The draw for the 2026 Men’s World Cup will be held in Washington in December, US President Donald Trump has announced.
The tournament will be in the United States, Canada and Mexico and will feature 48 countries – 32.
The draw was expected to be held in Las Vegas, which was completed when the US hosted the 1994 tournament.
However, the draw, on December 5, will move forward at the Kennedy Center instead – the performance art site where Trump is the president.
“This is the biggest event in the game,” said Trump, “said Trump.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who used to bring with him the World Cup Trophy, also participated in the draw announcement from the Oval Office at the White House.
Infantino said, “The draw will be broadcast live all over the world and will be seen by one Arab viewers.”
“These will be 48 participating teams. There will be 104 matches – 104 Super Bowl!”
Infantino gave Trump an opportunity to organize the trophy during the news conference on Friday. “can I keep it?” Trump asked.
In the draw, 48 teams will be seen divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams of each group and eight best third place teams will move forward in the knockout stages.
