The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Ecuador's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONMEBOL runners-up, Ecuador is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Ecuador will begin its World Cup campaign in Group E.

Among all those caveats, here’s a very basic conclusion. The ‘best’ tournament, according to those ESPN rankings, was the one played in the warmest climate, World Cup 1982 in Spain. The ‘worst’ tournament was played in the coolest climate, World Cup 1930 in Uruguay.

President Donald Trump praised the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday while speaking to Republican lawmakers and members of his Cabinet at a White House event.

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, allowing for primetime viewing in Europe.

The 2026 World Cup is set to begin in Mexico City at 1900 GMT with co-host nation Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Panama's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONCACAF Group A winners, Panama is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2018. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Panama will begin its World Cup campaign in Group L.