Summary
FIFA will hold a draw to determine which teams in the expanded 48-nation World Cup will play where. The tournament is set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. Some nations like Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will compete for the first time.
Key Facts
- FIFA has expanded the World Cup to include 48 teams.
- The draw to decide match locations will happen at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- Matches will take place across 16 locations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan are participating for the first time.
- Arsene Wenger, a former soccer manager, expressed optimism about teams' qualification efforts.
- President Trump will attend the final 2026 World Cup draw event.
- The FIFA Peace Prize will be awarded at the same event.
