The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.

The draw for the 2025 FIFA World Cup were held in New York City on Thursday, with the USMNT and Mexico's El Tri learning their groups.

ATLANTA — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is moments away from beginning on Friday, but there's already one major piece of the puzzle we know for Atlanta in hosting five group matches: We won't see the United States, Mexico or Canada during this stage of the tournament.

There are plenty of storylines to unpick in a potential Group G featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, not suspended, and Portugal. The 40-year-old is set to go up against his current adopted home, Saudi Arabia, while World Cup minnows Cape Verde was ruled by Portugal until as recently as 1975.

The U.S. men's national soccer team has its sights set on a successful 2026 World Cup. Here is a look at the USMNT's group.

With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

The World Cup schedule has been released. We know all the matches and dates for the group stage games for next summer's 48-team soccer bonanza. That includes where the U.S. men's national team will play.

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