World Cup Draw: Argentina vs. Algeria, US vs. Paraguay

• Argentina will begin its FIFA World Cup title defense against Algeria, followed by Austria and Jordan in Group J.
• The expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament kicks off on June 11, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• The U.S. team will open its campaign against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California, then face Australia and a playoff qualifier.
• The draw event featured U.S. President Donald Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize and appearances by sports and entertainment stars.
• Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to play in their record sixth World Cups, with a potential quarterfinal clash.

Why It Matters: The FIFA World Cup draw reveals paths for teams, shaping the next global football event.