World Cup 2026 draw
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on 5 December in Washington DC. Discover how the 48 nations will be divided into 12 groups. The 2026 World Cup draw marks the first time that all 48 qualified teams will come together, with millions of fans around the world watching closely.
The official draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. During this milestone event, the 48 participating teams will be placed into 12 groups, marking a new chapter in football history.
The three host countries – Mexico, Canada and the United States – have already been assigned to positions A1 (Mexico), B1 (Canada) and D1 (USA) in the match schedule confirmed by FIFA.
A historic moment in an iconic setting
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a key moment on the road to the biggest sporting event on the planet. For the first time, the ceremony will take place in the heart of the US capital, at a venue internationally renowned for its cultural significance.
The Kennedy Center, which attracts millions of visitors each year, serves as the national cultural centre of the United States and as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. In December, this landmark building will provide the backdrop for a unique football occasion, as nations discover their opponents for the group stage beneath the shining World Cup Trophy.
Global attention on the World Cup draw
The draw will begin at 12:00 local time (5:00 p.m. UK time) and will be broadcast live worldwide by FIFA’s official media partners. From Toronto to Mexico City and from New York to Vancouver, fans everywhere will be watching as the 48 nations learn their path to glory.
On the road to the biggest World Cup ever
According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the draw promises to be one of the most memorable milestones on the way to the 2026 World Cup: “The ceremony in Washington DC marks an important step towards the biggest football tournament in history. We look forward to welcoming representatives of all 48 teams, our partners, the media, and fans from the 16 host cities to the capital of the United States.”
The 2026 World Cup Final Draw marks the start of a new phase in the build-up to the tournament, which will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States in the summer of 2026. The final will be held at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Proposed host cities for the draw
United 2026 appoints San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles to host the draw for the 2026 World Cup. Both cities have state-of-the-art facilities that will attract worldwide attention.
The cities for the draw have major international airports, so all visitors can easily travel to the proposed locations.
The suggested locations for the draw are:
- San Francisco Bay Area: Chase Center: 18,000 visitors and an area of 54,000 square feet;
- Los Angeles: Los Angeles Live Event Spaces: 7,100 attendees (Microsoft Theater) and an area of 200,000 square feet.
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The World Cup 2026 draw will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles. The 48 participants will be together for the first time.
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