How to watch the 2026 World Cup Draw live

The 2026 World Cup Draw on Dec. 5 will finalize the 48-team field and group placements ahead of next summer’s tournament, with 42 teams already qualified and six more to be decided in March.

What nations are in the World Cup draw?

On Friday, 42 qualified nations set to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will find out who they will face in the opening round of the biggest tournament in soccer history.

What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw in DC?

The eyes of the soccer (football) world will turn to Washington, D.C. this week as the city hosts the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event marks a major moment ahead of the largest World Cup in history, which will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across three countries.

What are the pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw on Dec. 5?

FIFA has revealed the official draw pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the Final Draw on Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., where teams will learn their group-stage opponents for the expanded 48-team tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball revealed

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, which will be played across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

The World Cup will field 48 teams in the tournament with most of them securing their berths through continental qualifying tournaments, while a couple of teams are claiming their spots in intercontinental playoffs.

How does the new 2026 FIFA World Cup format work?

The FIFA World Cup is set for its biggest change in a generation. For the 2026 tournament, the number of teams will jump from 32 to 48, altering the competition's format and creating a new set of opportunities and challenges for the world of soccer. Here is what you need to know.