World Cup 2026: date, times, TV channels, qualified nations... everything you need to know about the draw

Just a few weeks remain before the big event: the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

The 48 qualified nations will be divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each.

When and at what time is the draw?

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, the capital of the United States, will host the draw for the 2026 World Cup on Friday, December 5, starting at 12:00 local time (16:00 GMT).

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Where to watch the 2026 World Cup draw?

The ceremony will be broadcast on all major international sports channels, as well as on FIFA's official platform (FIFA+).

The nations qualified for the 2026 World Cup

In addition to the three host countries (Mexico, Iran, United States, and Canada), 25 other nations have already secured their spots for the 2026 World Cup: Morocco, Brazil, Ivory Coast, South Korea, Argentina, Tunisia, Jordan, Cape Verde, England, Japan, Uruguay, Ghana, Australia, Algeria, Paraguay, Ecuador, Egypt, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Qatar, South Africa, Uzbekistan, and Senegal.

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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