Today is the FIFA World Cup draw. Here’s how it works

The 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy is pictured following the European playoff draw in Zurich, Switzerland on November 20, 2025.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held Friday at 12 p.m. ET at the Kennedy Center in Washington, for the purpose of dividing the 48-team field into 12 groups of four.

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