The final draw for the 2026 World Cup is set for Friday, Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., setting the groups and matchups for next summer's tournament being played in North America. Teams will be drawn into 12 groups of four, with co-hosts Mexico, Canada and ...

The 48-team field, the largest in the competition’s history, will be split into 12 groups of four during a draw held in Washington, D.C.

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said the arrival of elite players such as Lionel Messi has helped the sport cement its place in a crowded U.S. market, as anticipation builds across the country for Friday's World Cup draw in Washington.

Houston is eagerly anticipating FIFA's final draw and match schedule announcement for the 2026 World Cup. This event is crucial as it will allow local organizers to finalize operational plans for hosting the games.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on Friday, Dec. 5, kicks off the big lead up to the 2026 games. Here's what to know about how to watch coverage.

The 2026 World Cup draw Friday will determine Argentina's path to a potential repeat title and challenges ahead for the hosting Americans.

The 2026 World Cup draw will take place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., at 12 p.m. ET, and there are many expectations and tons of excitement as to what will happen on the stage.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done. The draw instead will take place Friday at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the 48-team tournament from June 11-July 19.

Africa's nine World Cup qualifiers, as well as tournament hopefuls DR Congo, will learn the identities of their group-stage opponents during Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — FIFA is weighing up the introduction of new refereeing technologies and stricter timekeeping rules at the 2026 World Cup as it looks to build on trials conducted at this year's Club World Cup in the United States, senior officials said on the eve of the World Cup draw.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he 'does not want to over-signal' anything on Canada-U.S. talks as he confirms he will see U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event next week in Washington. Carney said this was not a sign that trade talks were resuming.