The 2026 World Cup draw is scheduled for Friday, 5 December 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. GMT) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Quick Scoop

  • The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on 5 December 2025.
  • Kickoff for the tournament itself is set for 11 June 2026 in Mexico City.
  • The draw event takes place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., starting at noon Eastern Time.

Key details

  • Date: 5 December 2025 (a Friday).
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. GMT.
  • Venue: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

  • The draw will determine the 12 groups for the expanded 48‑team tournament being co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
  • Hosts are already placed: Mexico in Group A, Canada in Group B, and the United States in Group D; the draw will decide their group opponents.

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