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World Cup 2026 Final Draw Set for Dec. 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center

FIFA set Sept. 10 for ticket sales, with Trump receiving the first final ticket.

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President JD Vance look on. Trump announced the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw will take place at The Kennedy Center.
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President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy during an announcement in the Oval Office
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Overview

  • President Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who brought the World Cup trophy.
  • The draw will begin at 12 p.m. ET and will determine group-stage matchups for a 48‑team, 104‑match tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • FIFA set Sept. 10 as the start date for general ticket sales, with Trump presented Row 1, Seat 1 for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium.
  • Choosing the Kennedy Center highlights Trump’s control of the venue and ongoing, congressionally funded renovations, even though the D.C. region is not hosting matches.
  • Trump emphasized security in the capital following a federal crime crackdown and acknowledged that visa access for international fans could differ by country.