Overview

• The final draw will be held Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. ET in Washington, setting the group stage for the 2026 tournament.
• FIFA’s Gianni Infantino joined the Oval Office announcement, presented the World Cup trophy and a first ticket, and said ticket sales open Sept. 10.
• The 2026 event features 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Washington is not hosting matches, making the draw the capital’s signature World Cup moment.
• Trump chairs the Kennedy Center and is overseeing roughly $250 million in renovations, as the White House and FIFA project about 6 million fans and a $30 billion U.S. economic boost.