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FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: 48 Teams, Star-Studded Event

12/6/2025

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World Cup Draw

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place on December 5, 2025, at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in attendance.
The event featured performances by Andrea Bocelli and the Village People.
The tournament will feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups.
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, between Mexico and South Africa.

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US Team Favored

The U.S. Men's National Team is favored in Group D for the 2026 World Cup.
The group includes Paraguay, Australia, and a European playoff winner.
They open against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the squad is unbeaten in five matches after beating Paraguay and Australia.
Upcoming March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal will finalize the roster before Germany plays on June 6, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the United States from June 17 to July 17, marked a pivotal moment for soccer in North America, attracting 3.6 million spectators. This tournament, the first in the U.S., showcased the sport's growing popularity, with the U.S. Men's National Team reaching the Round of 16. The upcoming 2026 World Cup, expanding to 48 teams, continues this legacy of soccer development across the region.

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World Cup Draw

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place on December 5, 2025, at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in attendance.
The event featured performances by Andrea Bocelli and the Village People.
The tournament will feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups.
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, between Mexico and South Africa.

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