World football awaits an event that will determine the path to glory. the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Which will be held for the first time in three stadiums (the United States, Mexico and Canada) and 48 teams will participate in it, which is a record number. The final draw will be held and will determine the group stage of the tournament.. The concert has been one of the most awaited moments for fans and bands since then It is the first time that the rivals will face off and the roads that could lead to the grand final will be known.
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It all starts on Friday with the final draw.
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– FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 3, 2025
With the classes almost decided (waiting for the final qualifiers), Anticipation is maximum, especially because of the new format that will govern the competition. Below we leave you all the details, from the start time to the broadcast channels and the operation of the drums.
The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held On Friday, December 5, 2025.
The place chosen by FIFA is the icon John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DCUnited States of America.
The ceremony and drawing are scheduled to begin 12:00 noon Washington, DC (GMT-5).
Below are the confirmed dates for the World Cup host countries:
Fans The United States and Canada will have different options to follow the live broadcast of the drawing ceremony. Below are each of the options for displaying the event:
Confirmation of the participation of CONCACAF teams in the World Cup! 🏆
– FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 1, 2025
Moreover, in both countries, FIFA’s official streaming platform, FIFA+, can also offer a live stream.
For withdrawal, The 48 qualifying teams will be divided into four pots of 12 teams eachas the main criterion for the FIFA World Ranking updated after the November 2025 matches.
The draw format will reflect the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams, which will be… Divided into 12 groups of four teams (Groups A to L).
The procedure will follow the usual rules with some peculiarities:
The draw will not only determine the groups, but will also allow the fixture schedule to be completed. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held over 39 days, with a total of 104 matches.