World Cup 2026 qualification draw
The World Cup 2026 qualifying draw will be held at a location that is easiest to organize for FIFA and all its participants and guests. The draw will take place in December 13, 2024.
Miami and Washington are two candidates for holding the qualifying draw. Miami has the most international flights in the US and Washington is home to 177 embassies.
Both cities have major international airports, making it easy for visitors from all countries participating in the World Cup qualification to reach the draw. There are also plenty of hotels in the vicinity of the proposed locations.
The suggested locations for the draw are:
- Miami: Miami Beach Convention Center: 8,000 visitors and an area of 54,000 square meters;
- Washington DC: Walter E. Washington Convention Center: 8,000 visitors and an area of 213,000 square meters.
Participants of the World Cup Draw
All 55 European members of FIFA are allowed to participate in the World Cup draw. Below is a list of countries participating in the European qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
England
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
Macedonia
Northern Ireland
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia (suspended)
San Marino
Scotland
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
Wales
It is currently unclear whether Russia will be excluded from participation by UEFA due to the war in Ukraine.
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World Cup 2026 qualifying draw will take place in Miami or Washington DC. International airports make visiting the qualifying draw easier.
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