When and where will the FIFA -VM draw 2026 to take place?

The wait is shorter for the football world to still with a new World CupAs for the first time in history will be played in three countries: USA, Mexico and Canada.

While the tournament officially starts Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Estadio Ciudad de México (Azteca)With El Tri in front of an opponent who has not yet been established, the World Cup action will begin in December this year with the draw that will determine the groups, with some unique aspects.

US won the bid over Canada and Mexico and will host the draw in December, although the exact location has not yet been established. However, the event will not take place in any of the cities that will host tournaments.

The selected host cities in the United States are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey/New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle.

How the World Cup 2026 will develop

The World Cup 2026 will mark a turning point. It will be the first edition that has 48 teams, which significantly increases the number of participants compared to the 32 who competed in recent tournaments.

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With this new format, Teams will be divided into 12 groups of four instead of the traditional eight groups. The two best teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will move on to the round of 32. This means that the knockout scene starts earlier, which leads to more crucial matches throughout the tournament.

This structural change will increase the sum Number of matches from 64 to 104Extend the duration of the tournament and provide more opportunities for teams that previously struggled to qualify. Unlike the last World Cup, where Argentina lifted the trophy in Qatar, the champion 2026 will have to play eight matches instead of seven.