Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows the groups on display at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was conducted on Friday at John F. Kennedy Center, setting the stage for the first 48-team edition of football's biggest tournament.
FIFA President Giovanni Infantino addresses the audience during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)German's head coach Julian Nagelsmann attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)Draw assistant Tom Brady holds the ticket of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows the general view of the stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)FIFA President Giovanni Infantino, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L-R) hold tickets during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky (R) holds the ticket of Curacao during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows the general view of the stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)Draw assistant Aaron Judge holds the ticket of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows the general view of the stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)■
