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'Biggest event in sport' - Trump says Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw

'Biggest event in sport' - Trump says Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw

Summary

The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington, D.C. in December. This World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and for the first time, it will include 48 teams. The draw will happen at the Kennedy Center, and it will be broadcast worldwide.

Key Facts

  • The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will be in Washington, D.C. in December.
  • The tournament will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • This World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32.
  • The Kennedy Center will host the draw, instead of Las Vegas as previously expected.
  • The draw will be broadcast live and watched globally by an estimated one billion viewers.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined the announcement event at the White House.
  • The 2026 World Cup will include 104 matches.
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