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2026 World Cup Draw Set for December in Vegas

10/6/2025

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Summary

World Cup Draw

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held December 5, 2025, in Las Vegas.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the tournament.
Dallas will host the Global Broadcast Center for about 2,000 journalists.
104 matches will be played across 16 cities.
The price caps on ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada have been removed.

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History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, was pivotal in popularizing soccer in North America, attracting over 3.5 million fans across nine cities. The tournament featured 24 teams, with the U.S. qualifying automatically as the host. The upcoming 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, will expand to 104 matches, reflecting soccer's growing commercial significance.

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World Cup Draw

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held December 5, 2025, in Las Vegas.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the tournament.
Dallas will host the Global Broadcast Center for about 2,000 journalists.
104 matches will be played across 16 cities.
The price caps on ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada have been removed.

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