The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on Friday, Dec. 5, kicks off the big lead up to the 2026 games. Here's what to know about how to watch coverage.

The inaugural presentation of the prize is set to occur during the World Cup draw in Washington D.C. on Friday, December 5.

World Cup 2026 Group H draw: Updated teams, match schedule, fixtures, stadiums and odds originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The FIFA World Cup has always been about the stars. The 2026 iteration of the competition figures to feature more than ever before.

The three host nation leaders are expected to meet in Washington DC on Friday for the tournament's final draw.

Argentina aim to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to defend the World Cup but La Albiceleste will face immense competition for the title. A band of European behemoths, South American titans and surprise dark horses will push them to their limit.

For our preview on the inter-confederation playoffs, click here.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is fast approaching. Here's what to know about the tournament's format. The World Cup draw on Friday will separate 48 teams (and placeholders) into 12 groups of four teams each. Each team will play three games in the group stage, one against every team in its group.

Mexico will be drawn against a nation from each of Pot 2, 3 and 4 during Friday’s draw, but will be unable to face any other team from CONCACAF. No matchups with the USMNT, Canada, Panama, Haiti, Curaçao or playoff hopefuls Suriname and Jamaica will ensue.

Morocco head into Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington brimming with confidence, determined to build on their trailblazing run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 and prove their rise is no accident.

The famously elusive World Cup Trophy has just gotten a playful, yet collectible, makeover in LEGO form. The LEGO Group and FIFA have teamed up ahead of the 2026 tournament to release a full-scale brick replica of the trophy. The set is part of the new “LEGO Editions” series and is already open for preorder.

FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done.