Draw for the 2026 World Cup: live streaming from Washington

Draw for the 2026 World Cup

To determine the Swiss World Cup team match schedule

live (1 of 4)The football world is holding its breath: 5 December 2026, Washington D.C. became the world capital of sport with the Official draw for the 2026 World Cup. An exceptional event organised by FIFA, broadcast live on YouTube, and marked by the presence of leading political and sporting personalities.

Practical info:

• There are still 6 places to be filled at the play-off matches in March 2026.
• Draw results
• FIFA rankings of the 42 teams already qualified
• There distribution in the 4 hats for the draw

To the question: Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup draw live?
well, it's just below:

🎥 Follow the draw live

The ceremony will be broadcast live streaming by the official FIFA YouTube channel.
Official website FIFA worldcup

How can you follow the 2026 World Cup ceremony on YouTube? Just take a look below. The live stream will begin on 5 December at 6.00 pm (Switzerland).

World Cup 2026 live draw from Washington

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A highly anticipated draw

The 2026 edition will be historic:

• 48 teams, an expanded format,
• A tournament organised jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico,
• Iconic stadiums such as MetLife Stadium, SoFi Stadium and Estadio Azteca.

This draw will determine the composition of the 12 groups, A first in the history of the tournament. The selections will discover their opponents, their host cities and their schedule.

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 Washington, the political capital... and football capital for a night

The ceremony will be held in a prestigious setting in Washington, with a high media profile.
According to several sources, the former president Donald Trump could attend the event, marking a strong symbolic presence as the United States prepares to host the biggest World Cup ever.

Alongside political figures, a large number of stars of world football are expected:

• former legends such as Ronaldo Nazário, Kaká, Zidane and Del Piero (according to FIFA invitations),
• ambassadors from qualified federations,
• representatives of the major sponsors.

The aim? To give the draw a spectacular, global dimension.

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World Cup draw ceremony an American-style show

As is often the case at major FIFA events in the United States, there will be plenty to see and do:

• musical performances,
• football legends,
• digital events around the 16 host cities,
• staging inspired by American culture.

The qualifying nations will have their moments in the spotlight before the final whistle blows. the ball verdict.

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 Sporting issues: what 2026 group compositions are possible?

With 48 teams, there are plenty of combinations to choose from. Fans are already dreaming of potential clashes:

• 🇧🇷 Brazil - Norway
• Mexico - Switzerland
• Uruguay - 🇵🇹 Portugal
• France - Senegal
• USA - Croatia
• Canada - Algeria

The draw will also determine the potential pathways to the finals, with a more complex picture and more opportunities for confrontation.

2026 World Ranking

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📅 See you on 5 December: the official opening of the 2026 World Cup

The draw ceremony marks the real launch of the 2026 World Cup.
Fans, media, teams: everyone will be connected to find out the fate of their nations.

👉 Don't miss the live broadcast above as soon as the official video is available.
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