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. This is going to be one of the most important moments ahead of the much-awaited summer tournament that will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, kicking off on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and ending on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York City. Friday's draw, the first for the newly-expanded 48-team World Cup, will define the path to the final for all the teams involved, but while 42 have already clinched a spot next summer, six more will know their path with the playoffs taking place in March 2026. Let's now take a look at all you need to know ahead of Friday's draw:

When is the draw taking place?

The 2026 FIFA

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