World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: England qualifying campaign CONFIRMED as Thomas Tuchel learns Group K opponents

THOMAS TUCHEL now knows EXACTLY who England will be facing during qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Tuchel will officially begin his role as the new head of the England on January 1, but was in attendance to see his side drawn into Group K.

The draw took place at Fifa HQ in Zurich, Switzerland, with nations placed into 12 groups of four and five teams.

As they were drawn into a group of five teams, England will start their campaign in March 2025 – those drawn in a group of four start in September 2025.

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