2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Draw Announcement
On December 5, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. will play host to the draw for the eagerly awaited 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. U.S. President Donald Trump made this announcement on Friday alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Historic Co-Hosting and Expansion
This World Cup promises to be historic as it marks the first time the event will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Notably, this tournament will also be the inaugural edition featuring 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32.
Confirmed Host Cities
The cities that will host matches in the United States have been confirmed, with 11 venues selected, complemented by 3 locations in Mexico and 2 in Canada. The American cities slated to welcome the world include:
- New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
- Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
- San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Seattle (Lumen Field)
- Houston (NRG Stadium)
- Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
- Boston (Gillette Stadium)
Draw Process and Qualified Teams
At the draw, set to begin at noon ET, the qualified teams will be organized into 12 groups, each comprised of four teams. The process will determine the groupings from which the top two teams will advance alongside the eight best third-place teams to the knockout rounds.
Alongside the three hosts, a total of 10 teams have already secured their spots in the tournament:
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Iran
- Argentina
- Uzbekistan
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Australia
- Brazil
- Ecuador
Conclusion
As the anticipation builds, the 2026 World Cup promises to be a groundbreaking event in the history of football.
