With every passing minute, the date of the 2026 World Cup gets closer. On Friday, the first major event will be held in Washington, with the draw for the group stage of the historic competition, which will receive 48 teams for the first time. there will be Argentine national teamand represents it in principle Coach Lionel Scaloni and AFC President Claudio “Chechi” Tapiain addition to 41 other countries that are already ranked and waiting to receive the last six available tickets. For the case, In the last few hours, FIFA announced who will perform at the concert and which artists will move their music, including the famous band.
The historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., will host the event, which is expected to attract millions of spectators across the planet and It will bring together some of the most prominent figures in the world of entertainment The eve of a symbolic moment in football.
The event will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning model, producer and television personality, Heidi Klum; To the comedian and actor Kevin HartHe is one of the most successful of his generation. And actor and producer Danny Ramirezwhich will put the Hollywood stamp on this long-awaited celebration heading into 2026.
“It is truly exceptional that the final draw is being offered again after it was done 20 years ago in my country.”said Klum, who will once again appear at World Cup celebrations after being part of the event at the 2006 edition in Germany. He added: “The World Cup has the unique ability to unite the world, and to be part of that magic again, on an even bigger stage with three host countries and 48 teams, is an indescribable privilege.”
For his part, Ramirez said: “I grew up playing soccer, and to have the opportunity to present this draw and meet and talk to World Cup legends is a dream come true. Holding the tournament in the United States, where I was born, and in Mexico, the land where part of my roots are, makes the tournament even more special.”
There will also be live performances. Teacher Andrea Bocellione of the most iconic classical voices in history, will take to the stage alongside the international superstar Robbie WilliamsShe will perform with the American singer and the famous multi-faceted artist Nicole Scherzinger. Once the lottery is over, village It will give the audience an iconic performance YMCA, their iconic song.