The draw for the highly anticipated 2026 Davis Cup was unveiled over the weekend in the historic city of Bologna, Italy. A total of 27 nations gathered, all eager to learn who they would face in the journey that could lead them to the ultimate prize in men’s team tennis.
Italy, the reigning champion for three consecutive years after their thrilling victory against Spain, automatically qualifies for the finals as the host nation. Spain, having finished as the runner-up in 2025, is similarly granted a bye to the second round of qualifiers, needing only to secure a single tie to return to Bologna for another shot at the title. However, the other 26 nations in the draw will need to conquer both their first and second-round matchups to progress.
The competition kicks off the weekend of February 6, with teams advancing to the second round beginning September 18. Among the first-round matches that have captured attention, the clash between Canada and Brazil stands out. This matchup could see Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime facing off against Brazilian competitor João Fonseca. The winner of this engaging tie would likely meet France in the next stage of the tournament.
Some other exciting potential matchups in the second round include a showdown between Spain and Serbia, as well as Australia taking on Great Britain, and the United States clashing with Czechia.
Here is the complete draw for the first-round ties:
1. Spain vs. Bye
2. Chile vs. Serbia
3. Germany vs. Peru
4. Croatia vs. Denmark
5. Ecuador vs. Australia
6. Norway vs. Great Britain
7. Bulgaria vs. Belgium
8. Japan vs. Austria
9. India vs. Netherlands
10. South Korea vs. Argentina
11. Hungary vs. USA
12. Czechia vs. Sweden
13. France vs. Slovakia
14. Canada vs. Brazil
In the draw, (c) signifies the country that has the choice of ground for the matches. Fans can expect an exciting and fiercely competitive tournament as teams vie for a chance to lift the coveted Davis Cup trophy.
