Overview

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined the Oval Office announcement, allowed Trump to hold the World Cup trophy, and presented a ceremonial first ticket.
• Infantino said the televised final draw will begin at 12 p.m. ET and that ticket sales open on Sept. 10.
• The draw will set group-stage matchups for an expanded tournament featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Earlier expectations that Las Vegas would host the draw gave way to the Kennedy Center selection in Washington.
• Trump, serving as Kennedy Center chairman, has directed a major renovation and promoted heightened security in Washington ahead of tournament events.