The final draw for the 2026 World Cup is set for Friday, Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., setting the groups and matchups for next summer’s tournament being played in North America.
Teams will be drawn into 12 groups of four, with co-hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States already assigned their places in advance. The event being held at the Kennedy Center will be a star-studded affair with Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne Gretzky and Aaron Judge set to assist in the draw.
President Donald Trump will be in attendance, FIFA will hand out its brand new ‘peace prize’ and the Village People are scheduled to perform ‘Y.M.C.A.’
Here’s what to know for Friday’s draw:
What time is the World Cup draw?
The FIFA World Cup draw ceremony begins at Noon ET on Friday, Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C.
How to watch 2026 World Cup draw: TV channel, stream
- TV channel: Fox
- Streaming: Live on FIFA.com, Fubo
Where is the World Cup draw?
The 2026 World Cup draw is being held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
2026 World Cup schedule
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-July 7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-July 11
- Semifinals: July 14-15 – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas) and Mecedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Third-place match: July 18 – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
- World Cup final: July 19 – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
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