FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where is the World Cup draw?

According to ESPN reports, Las Vegas is set to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on December 5, 2025. This marks the second time Las Vegas will host the draw since 1994 for the 48-team tournament.

Who were the other cities as an option?

Many other reports suggested that cities from Mexico and Canada, which are also the hosts of the biggest football event in the World, were thought of as an option to host the draw. However, finally, Las Vegas was chosen as the final one to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

In the 1994 FIFA Club World Cup, Las Vegas was also chosen as the host of the official draw. It was the last time the World Cup was played between 24 teams. After that, the tournament was expanded to a 32-team event.

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When and where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw take place?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is rumoured to be hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Centre on December 5, 2025. The time of the event has not been announced yet, though.

How many teams would participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

A record 48 teams would participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, as FIFA looks to expand the tournament to more countries for better competition and exposure. From 1998 to 2022, the tournament was played between 32 teams.

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How many groups will be there in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

48 teams will be divided into 12 groups in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far?

Shockingly, only 13 teams, including the hosts USA, Mexico and Canada, have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far. Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Brazil and Ecuador have qualified for the grand event so far.