Overview

• Multiple sources report that FIFA will hold the group stage draw on December 5, 2025, at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
• Las Vegas will stage the ceremony despite hosting no matches after financial return guarantees and Allegiant Stadium’s field dimensions fell short of FIFA requirements.
• The draw will allocate 48 teams into 12 groups for the expanded tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• The Sphere’s 17,500-seat capacity and 54,000-square-meter LED screen made it the top choice after Canadian and Mexican venues were ruled out.
• Las Vegas last hosted a World Cup draw in 1994 at the convention center, creating a direct historical parallel for 2026.