Iraq defeated Bolivia in Mexico in the morning to complete all World Cup groups, according to reports. The final four European spots were confirmed on Tuesday, with Turkey, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia-Herzegovina qualifying at the expense of Kosovo, Poland, Denmark, and Italy, according to major media. The qualification process began in September 2023, according to major media.
England's national team drew 1-1 with Uruguay and lost 1-0 to Japan at Wembley in their final matches before the tournament, according to major media. England are second-favourites to win the World Cup at odds of 11/2, according to major media. Spain are the favourites to win the World Cup at odds of 9/2, according to major media.
France are at 6/1 odds to win the World Cup, according to major media. Defending world champions Argentina are at 8/1 odds to win the World Cup, according to major media. England will play Croatia on June 17 in Dallas at 21:00 (15:00 local), Ghana on June 23 in Boston at 21:00 (16:00 local), and Panama on June 27 in New Jersey at 22:00 (17:00 local), according to major media.
Scotland will play Haiti on June 14 in Boston at 02:00 (21:00 local), Morocco on June 19 in Boston at 23:00 (18:00 local), and Brazil on June 24 in Miami at 23:00 (18:00 local), according to major media. The groups are set, with Group A consisting of Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and the Czech Republic; Group B of Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina; Group C of Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti; Group D of USA, Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey; Group E of Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao; Group F of Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden; Group G of Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand; Group H of Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde; Group I of France, Senegal, Norway, and Iraq; Group J of Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan; Group K of Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo; and Group L of England, Croatia, Panama, and Ghana.