FIFA World Cup 2026: When is the draw? Key info you need to know
Las Vegas has reportedly been selected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5, according to ESPN and TUDN Mexico.
The draw ceremony will determine the groupings for the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The draw will organise teams into 12 groups of four nations each.
This marks the second time Las Vegas will host a World Cup draw, having previously hosted the ceremony for the 1994 World Cup when the United States was the sole host.
Initial reports from ESPN suggested The Sphere, a newly opened 17,500-seat venue from 2023, was considered the leading candidate for the draw location.
However, Sphere sources later confirmed to both AFP and ESPN that the draw would not take place at their venue.
Similar to 1994, Las Vegas will host the draw despite not being selected as a host city for any World Cup matches in 2026.
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