2026 World Cup
Group Draw

December 5, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST / 17:00 GMT

Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.

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Draw Pots (Preliminary)

Pot 1 (Seeded)

  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Top FIFA ranked teams (TBD after qualifiers)

Pot 2

  • To be determined after qualification concludes

Pot 3

  • To be determined after qualification concludes

Pot 4

  • To be determined after qualification concludes

What Happens at the Draw?

  • 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each
  • Groups determined by FIFA rankings and geographic distribution
  • Host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico) seeded in Pot 1
  • Match schedule finalized immediately after draw
  • Official FIFA broadcast starting at 12:00 PM EST
Last updated: November 23, 2025

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