The qualification process for the 2026 World Cup is almost complete, with just six slots left to be decided.
England in October became the first European nation to confirm their spot, and were followed by Scotland in November. Fellow home nations Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland face a March play-off to qualify.
The Three Lions have not missed a major tournament since 2008 and, along with the likes of Argentina, France and Spain, will be among the favourites to lift the trophy next summer at their eighth consecutive World Cup.
Meanwhile, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debuts.
Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup draw…
When is the World Cup draw?
The draw for the expanded 2026 World Cup - the first to feature 48 team

Evening Standard Sports

talkSPORT Football
Metro Sport
Billboard
RadarOnline
W Magazine fashion
ABC 7 Chicago Health
AlterNet
Raw Story
The Cut
Cover Media