The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., assigning the U.S. to Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay, and a playoff winner. The tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, will feature 48 teams and runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with nearly 2 million tickets already sold. U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attended the draw, which included notable sports figures. Elimination rounds will commence with the round of 32, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium.


