World Cup draw reaction

Dec 5 : Reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw that was conducted in Washington DC on Friday.

GROUP A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, European Playoff D

JAVIER AGUIRRE, MEXICO HEAD COACH

"There are no small opponents, we mustn't get complacent, we have to work hard. We'll have to wait to find out who our European opponent will be. We'll be repeating our opening match (against South Africa) from 15 years ago and we'll have to be ready."

GROUP B: Canada, European Playoff A, Qatar, Switzerland

JESSE MARSCH, CANADA HEAD COACH

"I believe it's a group we can win and I would have said that no matter who was in the group because I believe in our team, I believe in the strength of our team, I believe in the confidence in our team and playing at home will be a big advantage.

"We're not going to (be) overconfident, we're going to be very realistic, we're going to stay focused, we're going to go about it in machine-like performances day in and day out like we have the whole time we have been together."

GROUP C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

CARLO ANCELOTTI, BRAZIL HEAD COACH

"We have strong rivals in the group and we have to work hard for the first game against Morocco. A draw is a draw. It could have been an easier draw, but it was a little more difficult. We have a clear goal of finishing first in the group.”

STEVE CLARKE, SCOTLAND HEAD COACH

“One of the big things in my head was no European teams so we're playing three top sides from three different continents and that’s what the World Cup is all about. So I think it's a really good draw."

WALID REGRAGUI, MOROCCO HEAD COACH

“Playing against Brazil is a dream for everyone. It is an honour for us; Brazil is the country of football, and for Moroccans, it is an example. We have great respect