Summary
The 2026 World Cup draw will take place in Washington, D.C., with a ceremony featuring performances and speeches. The draw involves organizing 48 teams into 12 groups, considering FIFA rankings and special plans for host countries. High-ranked teams like Spain, Argentina, France, and England have special seeding to potentially create important matchups later in the tournament.
Key Facts
- The World Cup draw will happen in Washington, D.C., but no matches will be in the city.
- The ceremony begins at 17:00 GMT on December 5, 2025.
- Hosts Mexico, Canada, and the US are automatically placed in certain positions to play in their home countries.
- The event will feature hosts like Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and Danny Ramirez.
- Performers include Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, and Nicole Scherzinger.
- President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are expected to give speeches.
- The draw sorts 48 teams into four pots, considering FIFA rankings and play-off qualifiers.
- Special seeding keeps top teams like Spain and Argentina apart to set up potential key games.
