The groups and match-ups for next year’s FIFA World Cup 2026 the biggest sporting event in history, were officially revealed during the Final Draw ceremony held in Washington, DC.
The spectacular draw took place before a live studio audience of nearly 2,000 international guests at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, while millions of fans followed the event worldwide. The ceremony determined 12 exciting groups of four teams each for the game-changing 23rd edition of the tournament.
Fans can access comprehensive coverage and expert analysis of the Final Draw exclusively on FIFA.com.
With excitement building across the three host nations and 16 vibrant Host Cities, and nearly two million tickets already sold, anticipation continues to rise. The upcoming announcement of the updated match schedule will mark another major milestone on the road to what promises to be a truly historic FIFA World Cup.