The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was held Friday, December 5, 2025, during a pomp-and-circumstance-filled ceremony at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Next summer's event will be the first ever 48-team World Cup, with those nations being broken up into 12 groups of four. From there, 104 matches will be played at 16 venues across the U.S., Canada and Mexico to determine a World Cup champion.

President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, where matchups for next summer's tournament will be revealed. Follow for updates.

It's early, 188 days early, before the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) on June 11, 2026. However, the tournament picture is now much clearer after Friday's draw designated those who have qualified -- and several others who still need to officially earn their spot -- into the group stage.

The semi-finals for both the UEFA and FIFA confederation playoffs take place on Tuesday, March 26, while the finals will be played the following week on Tuesday, March 31. Once those fixtures are concluded, all qualified teams for the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed.

Two of the greatest goal-scorers of their generation were drawn together in Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Members of the 2026 FIFA Toronto Street Squad greet patrons watching the World Cup Draw at Cafe Diplomatico. Canada is not exactly a well-known global football hub, with most sports here often eclipsed by the nation’s deep love and loyalty to ice hockey.