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Unveiling the Colossal 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Spectacle
7 Oct, 2025
Summary
- 2026 World Cup to feature 48 teams, the largest in history
- Draw to be held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
- Hosts (USA, Canada, Mexico) pre-drawn into specific groups
In just over six months, the world will witness the largest FIFA World Cup in history. On June 11, 2026, the 2026 edition of the global football extravaganza will kick off, featuring an unprecedented 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Before the games can commence, the matchups must first be determined through the highly anticipated World Cup draw. This event, set to take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., will see the 48 qualified teams divided into 12 groups of four.
The draw process will follow a familiar format, with teams separated into four pots based on their FIFA rankings. However, the expansion to 48 participants means some unique adjustments, including the automatic inclusion of the host nations in specific groups. Mexico will be pre-drawn into Group A, Canada into Group B, and the United States into Group D.
