The World Cup draw will take place in Las Vegas. © APA/afp / FABRICE COFFRINI

World Cup draw on December 5 in Las Vegas

According to a media report, the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on December 5 in Las Vegas.

July 30, 2025

From: apa

The modern concert arena Sphere is said to be a possible venue, according to the American TV station ESPN reported citing several sources.

FIFA has not yet confirmed any details of the draw, but responded to a request saying the date and location of the event will be announced "in due course." The tournament, featuring 48 nations in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, will take place in the summer of 2026. The opening match is scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City. The final will take place on July 19 in East Rutherford, near New York.

13 nations already qualified

Since Las Vegas is not a World Cup host city, awarding the draw to the casino metropolis is considered realistic. In addition to the three hosts, the USA, Mexico, and Canada, ten other nations have qualified. From South America, world champions Argentina, Ecuador, and record winners Brazil are participating. Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and New Zealand have also secured their tickets.

By the time of the draw, only 42 of the 48 participants will have been determined. Six other nations—including four from Europe—will not qualify until March 2026 in playoff matches. These six participants are expected to be drawn as placeholders in the draw.