Washington, D.C.
– The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will take place in Washington,
D.C. this December, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday.
The tournament, jointly hosted by the United
States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first to feature 48 nations,
expanding from the traditional 32.
Originally expected to be held in Las Vegas – where
the U.S. last hosted the World Cup draw in 1994 – the ceremony will now be
staged at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where Trump
currently serves as chairman.
“It’s the biggest, probably the biggest event in
sports,” Trump said.
FIFA joins White House announcement
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accompanied by
the World Cup trophy, joined Trump in the Oval Office to confirm the
details.
“The draw will be broadcast live all over the world
and will be watched by one billion viewers,” Infantino said.
“It will be 48 participating teams. There will be 104 matches – 104 Super
Bowls!”
In a lighthearted moment, Infantino offered Trump the
chance to hold the trophy. “Can I keep it?” Trump quipped.
About the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 edition will mark the first time the
World Cup is co-hosted by three nations, with matches spread across
multiple U.S. cities as well as venues in Canada and Mexico. The expanded
format is set to deliver a record 104 matches, making it the largest
World Cup in history.
The group-stage draw is scheduled for 5
December 2025.
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