The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament’s Final Draw will take place at Washington, DC on Friday, with some of the biggest names in the sport set to grace the event.

As per Indian time, the draw will be held at 10:30 PM and finalise the composition of 12 groups of four teams each for the mega event, to be hosted next year by the USA, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams. The marquee football tournament will start from June 11 onwards.

Once groups will be finalised, FIFA will publish a full schedule, combined with venues and kick-off times, at another event in Washington on December 6, as per Olympics.com.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, a six-time Premier League and one-time UEFA Champions League winner with English giants Manchester United, will lead the proceedings during the draw,

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