The FIFA World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.

Here's how the USMNT can fare against the likes of Paraguay and Australia in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The draw for the biggest World Cup in history was probably the cringiest as the two-hour event didn't feature much soccer.

On Wednesday, the eyes of the rugby world will be on Sydney as the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw gets underway. All 24 teams will find out who they will play in the newly-expanded tournament scheduled for October 2027, which will feature six pools and an additional knockout round in comparison to previous editions.

Hong Kong make their debut at the World Cup while Zimbabwe make their first appearance since 1991 having come through qualifying to join the defending champion Springboks as the African representatives in the draw.

That’s right, the draw is (almost) upon us. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw is expected to draw millions of eyeballs across the planet when it starts at 12 p.m. ET on FOX. For Newsweek’s full live coverage of this event,

The U.S. Men's National Team will play a slate of international friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the schedule and how to watch.