Overview

• The Sphere opened in 2023 with seating for over 17,000 and a 54,000 m² LED display, providing a state-of-the-art setting for the draw.
• FIFA will allocate 48 teams into 12 groups of four during the December 5 ceremony, confirming the expanded World Cup format.
• Las Vegas will reprise its 1994 role as a non-match host city by staging the draw without hosting any tournament fixtures.
• United States, Mexico and Canada will coordinate ticketing, broadcast schedules and team logistics once group allocations are known.
• Preparations will now center on delivering an immersive draw experience before teams finalize plans for the June 2026 kickoff.