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- The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held in Washington, DC, on December 5.
- Five of the world's six most populous countries—China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan—will be absent from the finals.
- Only 64 of the 209 initial entrants remain in contention for the finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States next June and July.
- The final 48 teams will be determined after play-offs in March.
