The draw is complete, and now the planning can begin for all participating teams in the 2026 World Cup . With 48 teams, 104 games and three host nations, the 2026 edition will be the biggest footballing celebration in history. While six spots are still to be determined through play-offs in the spring, the pathway to glory is now written.

Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid are off to Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday for a Spanish LaLiga showdown with Athletic Club.

The upcoming season will feature a nearly two-month long midseason break for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The MLS will pause play after May 23 and will return in July during the World Cup semifinals.

Premier Sports is the home for the lion's share of live Spanish top-flight match broadcasts this season in the UK. The network is showing 340 matches live, including this game, which will be shown exclusively live on its Premier Sports 2 channel and Premier Sports Player.

Real Madrid ended their poor run of form in La Liga, beating Athletic Club 3-0 at the San Mames Stadium. The win means they close the gap at the top to one poin

Mexico is optimistic about advancing in the 2026 World Cup after being drawn against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined European team

Curaçao, as well as Haiti and Panama, secured spots in the 2026 World Cup through Concacaf qualifying. Curaçao will be making its World Cup debut in 2026. With Canada, Mexico and the United States co-hosting the tournament,