The Dec. 5 draw was to assign 48 teams into 12 groups of four that will compete in the tournament, which kicks off on June 11 and ends on July 19.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Dec. 5 was a big day for soccer fans in North Jersey with the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.

Some of those fans were glued to TV screens at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield to see what teams were selected in the draw televised from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

The Dec. 5 draw was to assign 48 teams into 12 groups of four that will compete in the tournament, which kicks off on June 11 and ends on July 19 with the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. 42 teams have earned a spot while 6 will be determined from an upcoming playoff tournament. The day

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