Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Friday, December 5, at 12 p.m. Eastern. This World Cup will have 48 teams playing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with important figures attending, including President Donald Trump and other national leaders.
Key Facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The draw event will happen at 12 p.m. Eastern on Friday, December 5, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
- The World Cup will feature 48 teams, the most ever for the tournament.
- Teams are divided into four pots based on their FIFA ratings; one team from each pot will form 12 groups.
- President Donald Trump, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the event.
- Celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart will co-host, and there will be live performances by artists like Andrea Bocelli.
- The inaugural FIFA Peace Prize will also be presented during the event.
