José Carlos Cueto
BBC Mundo correspondent, reporting from Colombia

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The torrential rain in Bogotá didn't stop Jorge Uribe and Roberto Acosta from getting together with a few beers to see what group Colombia would end up in for the 2026 World Cup draw.

The South American team, runner-up in the most recent Copa América, will face Portugal, Uzbekistan, and another opponent yet to be determined in the playoffs.

"The group is manageable, although Portugal is the favourite team. We'll move forward from the group stage," says Acosta.

The excitement surrounding this Colombian team led by Néstor Lorenzo, which went on a 25-match unbeaten streak, is evident in the country’s streets.

"Colombia can beat anyone now, but we have to play well," adds Johan C. to the conversation.

Each national team match sparks cheers and waves of yellow jerseys throughout the streets.

The feeling is that they are destined for something bigger than they have ever dreamed of in decades.

They're rubbing their hands together at the prospect of seeing Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez lead a stylish, well-organized team that captivates.

The fourth member of the group will be either the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jamaica or New Caledonia

Don Hutchison
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think it's a case of the unknown for England in terms of the conditions. I was at the Club World Cup in the summer and some games were cancelled, some games were postponed.

When you look at the teams that are playing in their group you would fancy England on paper to go through comfortably, and they normally do. It's a consequence where they finish for the route later on.

You have to do your homework on Croatia, Panama and Ghana and show them respect.

The draw in full.

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

I always worry about Croatia. I just think they have so much experience, they have the quality to go with it as well.

Panama I don't know a lot about but I do know Ghana can pull out some incredible performances. They are a strong African nation who will make it incredibly difficult.

Concerned is the right word.

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Nadine Yousif
reporting from Toronto

A few cheers erupted at Cafe Diplomatico here in Toronto’s Little Italy after the final draw revealed that Canada could play Italy as part of Group B.

“That’s incredible,” says Steve Torchia, who is cheering for both Team Canada and his home country of Italy, adding that it is his dream to watch Canada play Italy here in his hometown of Toronto.

Of course, we won’t know if Italy will qualify until March. Their play-off group also includes Wales, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Northern Ireland.

Overall, Torchia says he feels good about Canada’s grouping. Switzerland will be a tough team to beat, but he expects Canada will give them a good game.

He adds that Team Canada has a good chance of defeating Qatar and coming out in the top two overall.

Scott Brown
Former Scotland captain

We've got to look to beat Haiti, it will be a huge game for us.

Morocco, we'll be underdogs from looking at the world rankings, it's a hard game.

Brazil is the big one. Everyone will want to be at that Scotland v Brazil game. Seeing that yellow shirt, they've got top quality players. As do Morocco.

We've got to beat Haiti and try to pick up points somewhere else. There is hope for us.

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Regarding England, I think the African nations always give England a hard game.

I'm expecting England to do what they need to do against Panama.

Ghana and Croatia I'm a little bit worried about.

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Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales

If Wales qualify for the World Cup, they'll be in a group that will give them a very good chance of progressing to the knockout stages.

Joint-hosts Canada are the lowest ranked of the pot one nations and, although Switzerland will be many people's favourites to win Group B, Qatar present eminently beatable opposition.

Wales' game against Canada could also have a bit of an edge to it.

When Wales lost a friendly to the Canadians in Swansea in September, head coach Craig Bellamy was unhappy with the way his opponents celebrated.

"I see them celebrating at the end, I'm like: 'I hope I see you at the World Cup. I hope I see you again,'" he said.

Bellamy has his wish.

James McFadden
Former Scotland forward

It's a tough draw. You've got the glamour tie against Brazil.

Then Morocco, people will tip them to be a dark horse because they got to a semi-final last time.

And you hate to say it, because it's international football, but it's a winnable tie against Haiti.

It makes it a little bit better. The worst part was waiting for the draw, it took forever.

Scotland's draw could have been better, but probably could have been worse.

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Uefa Play-off D (potentially Republic of Ireland)

Group B: Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, Uefa Play-off A (potentially Wales or Northern Ireland)

Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti

Let's just do a reminder of who the British or Irish nations will/might face.