🌍 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw — What You Need to Know
The final draw for the 2026 World Cup — the first ever 48-team edition — is happening soon. Here’s everything fans around the world are waiting for. ⚽
📅 Date & Time
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 5:00 PM GMT
- Venue: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. 2
📺 Where to Watch (Live Broadcast & Streaming)
- In the U.S.: FOX Sports (on FOX, FOX One, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports app) 4
- Global streaming: Official LIVE stream on FIFA’s website and its YouTube channel, plus selected broadcasters depending on region. 6
- Pre-show coverage starts ~11:30 AM ET (for FOX coverage) 7
🔢 Format — What to Expect
For 2026, the World Cup expands to 48 teams, drawn into 12 groups of 4. The draw will use four “pots,” with each group receiving one team from each pot. Host nations — United States, Canada, and Mexico — are pre-assigned to Pot 1 along with the top ranked teams. 11
Because of the expanded format and more teams, this draw is especially important — it sets the stage for matchups, groups, and all 104 games to come next summer. 12
🔍 Why 2026 Draw Is Historic
- 📈 First ever 48-team World Cup — biggest tournament yet. 13
- 🌎 More nations than ever competing, offering greater diversity. 14
- 🎯 Groups and pots designed with careful seeding — promise balanced competition and fair matchups. 15
✅ How You Can Watch from Anywhere
- Use official streaming platforms: FIFA.com or FIFA’s YouTube channel.
- If in USA: Tune into FOX / FOX Sports channels or stream via FOX Sports app or FOX One.
- Check local broadcasts or rights in your region — most broadcasters will stream live globally.
- Set a reminder: 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM GMT (that’s 10:30 PM Bangladesh Standard Time on Dec 5) — or check local time conversion.
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