World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the 2026 men’s World Cup draw will take place Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center, a performing arts venue in Washington, D.C.
Trump made the announcement flanked by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.
The draw is the event at which all qualified teams learn their three group-stage opponents.
The Athletic reported in April that Las Vegas appeared to be the frontrunner to host the draw, but Washington, D.C. remained in contention if it made it easier for Trump to participate extensively.
