Summary
The World Cup draw took place in Washington, DC, and was an eventful, long ceremony featuring speeches and performances. The tournament will see 48 teams compete, including notable matchups like England vs. Croatia and Brazil vs. Morocco.
Key Facts
- The World Cup draw happened in Washington, DC, with President Trump in attendance.
- The event included speeches by various leaders and performances by artists like Robbie Williams.
- The actual draw started almost 90 minutes after the event began.
- Next summer's World Cup will feature a record 48 teams.
- A new round of 32 will be introduced in this tournament for the first time.
- England will play against Croatia, repeating their 2018 semi-final match.
- The Netherlands will face Japan, Tunisia, and a play-off winner in their group.
- Erling Haaland, a noted goal scorer, will play in his first major tournament with Norway.
