Draw Ceremony Sets Stage for Historic 48-Team World Cup
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony will take place today at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This event will finalize the tournament's group stage matchups.
A record 64 national teams will participate in the draw. From these, 48 teams will qualify to compete in the expanded tournament next summer.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, a significant increase from the previous 32-team format. This expansion promises a wider global representation in the world's most-watched sporting event.