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FIFA Locks In Draw Date and Finalissima Window for 2026 World Cup

A newly launched Mexico-US-Canada logistics coordination process is aligning infrastructure and services with FIFA’s hosting standards.

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El atacante argentino Lionel Messi pugna por el balón durante el partido contra Colombia por las eliminatorias de la Copa Mundial, el martes 10 de junio de 2025, en Buenos Aires. (AP Foto/Gustavo Garello)

Overview

  • FIFA announced the official group-stage draw will take place on December 5, 2025 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
  • CONMEBOL confirmed the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain is scheduled for March 17–25, 2026, contingent on Spain’s direct qualification.
  • Mexico, the United States and Canada inaugurated a high-level trilateral logistics coordination on July 28 to harmonize visa, transport and consular support.
  • Host cities are advancing stadium upgrades, high-speed connectivity and security to meet FIFA’s infrastructure, sustainability and human rights compliance requirements.
  • Thirteen teams, including the three hosts and ten other qualifiers, have already secured their places in the expanded 48-team tournament.