England manager Thomas Tuchel and Scotland's Steve Clarke were both critical after a lengthy, star-studded World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C. on Friday.

England to open World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas - Thomas Tuchel’s men learned they would face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L at Friday’s draw.

England's 2026 World Cup journey will kick off against Croatia at 9pm UK time, following confirmation that the match will be held in Dallas. The full list of kick-off times and locations for all 104 games at next summer's tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico was unveiled by FIFA after the group stage draw on Friday.

Scotland needed a near-miracle to ensure it made it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the UEFA qualifying process. Now, the Scottish side will come to the tournament next summer with a brutal task on its hands after the draw on Friday determined a brutal group for the Scots.

Scotland sealed their first World Cup since 1998 in dramatic fashion when they scored two stoppage-time stunners to pip Denmark to top spot in their final qualifier, thereby earning automatic qualification for next summer’s tournament finals.