U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed the date and venue for the draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking from the Oval Office on Friday alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump announced that the draw will take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
“This is probably the biggest event in sports,” Trump stated during the briefing.
The 2026 edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time three nations will share hosting duties. It will also be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanding from the traditional 32-team format.
As of now, 13 teams have secured qualification for the tournament:
Canada, Mexico, USA, Australia, IR Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Japan, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, and New Zealand.
The competition is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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