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Trump, Infantino Set 2026 World Cup Draw for Dec. 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center

The Oval Office announcement replaced earlier Las Vegas expectations, with visa screening and security put on the agenda.

El sorteo para la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026 será el 5 de diciembre. Foto: X WhiteHouse
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El presidente de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acompañado por el presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, sostiene el trofeo de la Copa del Mundo
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Overview

  • The group-stage draw will take place Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., scheduled for 12 p.m. Eastern.
  • The confirmed venue marks a shift from earlier plans that pointed to Las Vegas and its Sphere as the host site.
  • FIFA’s Gianni Infantino brought the World Cup trophy to the Oval Office, allowed President Trump to hold it, and handed him a symbolic ticket to the final.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said international visitors will be thoroughly vetted for visas but will be welcomed to attend the tournament.
  • FIFA highlighted the event’s scope with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with ticketing phases beginning in September.