Spectacular draw reveals 12 exciting groups of four for game-changing tournament

The groups and match-ups for next year’s FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting event in history, have been revealed in the capital of the United States, Washington DC.

Before a live studio audience of nearly 2,000 international guests at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and with an audience of millions engaging globally, the twelve groups of four teams for the game-changing 23rd edition of the tournament were determined.

In-depth coverage and analysis of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is available now at FIFA.com. The full reveal of match venues and kick-off times for next year’s 104-match tournament will take place in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 ES

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