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

The 48-team field, the largest in the competition’s history, will be split into 12 groups of four during a draw held in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — FIFA is weighing up the introduction of new refereeing technologies and stricter timekeeping rules at the 2026 World Cup as it looks to build on trials conducted at this year's Club World Cup in the United States, senior officials said on the eve of the World Cup draw.

Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.

Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and Cobi Jones discussed the pressure Mexico faces from their fans and whether they will be able to overcome the pressure of playing at home.

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.

Football clubs are forced to pay outstanding transfer fees even if doing so runs the risk of violating banking restrictions and sanctions against Russia.

Alexi Lalas and Cobi Jones discussed story behind why Colombia wasn't supposed to be in the United States' group during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.