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.

It's almost time, the stage is set, and the FIFA World Cup draw is nearly here as on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., every team will find out their group. Last week, FIFA released the final pots for the 48 teams taking part in the World Cup.

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

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FIFA confirmed that the disco group behind "Y.M.C.A." will close the 2026 World Cup Final Draw on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Kennedy Center - a venue now chaired by President Donald Trump after he and his allies took control of its board earlier this year.