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.

Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, told The Associated Press in a text message that two major events made it difficult to host the draw.

“In fact, locating a suitable venue and room blocks was a little bit of a challenge because of everything going on in the city,” Hill said. “We clearly would have welcomed the Draw, but it’s not something we needed to replace.”

The 10-day National Finals Rodeo, which annually

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