Overview
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host the draw in Washington, D.C.
- Teams will be seeded into four pots based on FIFA rankings, with the United States, Canada and Mexico placed in Pot 1 as hosts.
- Because only 42 of the 48 participants will be known by draw day, Pot 4 will contain six placeholder balls for undecided teams.
- Thirty-two nations have qualified so far, and six remaining spots will be determined in March 2026 playoffs.
- Broadcast plans are not finalized, with free-to-air availability unclear and possible livestreams from rights holders or FIFA.