The final draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on Friday in Washington D.C., as the 48 teams find out who they will ultimately have to face in the group stage.

How to Watch 2026 World Cup Draw

When: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET

TV Channel: FOX

Live Stream: Fubo ( try for free )

After months of qualification, the final draw is happening today at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. At noon ET (9 a.m. Pacific), the 48 qualified teams, plus placeholder slots for playoff winners, will be sorted into 12 groups of four. The draw follows a seeded pot system: the three host nations (U.S., Canada, Mexico) and the top-ranked teams go into Pot 1, ensuring they avoid each other in the group stage.

Beyond simply assigning groups, today

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