The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday at Washington, DC, the capital of co-hosts USA.

The United States had already been announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the sole bid for the expanded 48-team tournament.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is injured and missed the first two matches of Mexico's Apertura tournament.

A 77th-minute header from Mexico skipper Edson Alvarez completed a come-from-behind victory after a typically hard-fought tussle.

AC Milan striker Christian Pulisic is among five players rested from the United States national team ahead of Tuesday's friendly in Mexico

Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.

Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday

Germany had arrived in Philadelphia in confident mood after a 3-1 defeat of the United States on Saturday.

Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup crown.

The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday

For the first time, football's greatest tournament will be held across three host nations -- the United States, Canada and Mexico

Alvarez took to Twitter last weekend to vent anger at Messi, saying the football star had "insulted" Mexico by appearing to place his foot on an El Tri jersey on the floor of the Argentina locker room.

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Poland 2-0 on Wednesday to top World Cup Group C and reach the last 16 as the Poles also progressed on goal difference.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Poland vs Argentina, Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Highlights: Argentina and Poland qualified for the Round of 16 from Group C.

Poland and Argentina occupy the top two spots in the FIFA World Cup Group C. Saudi Arabia and Mexico are also in the fray for the two Round of 16 spots.

Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored as Argentina registered a 2-0 win over Mexico in a Group C game

After being stunned in their opening game by Saudi Arabia, Argentina needed to avoid a defeat in their second Group match against Mexico in order to stay alive in the FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on. The seven-time Ballon d'Or-winning forward pulled level with Maradona on eight World Cup goals and a record 21 appearances at the tournament for his country on Saturday.