Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner of Uefa play-off D*

After months of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday gave us a much clearer picture of how next summer’s tournament — the first staged with a record 48 teams — will play out.

Should they progress through the playoffs, Ireland will enter Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.

The UK and Norway have signed a defence pact that will see them operate a combined fleet to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic.

Britain and Norway are set to launch a joint fleet of warships to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic.

Once north of the border, the spies reportedly visited a major fuel refinery in Grangemouth to collect intelligence.

International soccer's governing body will announce the recipient of its first ever FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw in Washington, DC.

United States president Donald Trump has been given the first ever FIFA peace prize at the World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC.

Speculation suggests former President Donald Trump could win due to his close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.