Las Vegas is set to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup draw on 5 December, according to multiple reports, marking the second time the Nevada city will stage the tournament’s group-stage ceremony. But despite widespread speculation, the Sphere will not be hosting the event due to a scheduling conflict.
Sources told ESPN that Las Vegas was chosen over candidate cities in Canada and Mexico, though Fifa has not yet confirmed either the date or location. The draw will assign the 48 participating nations into 12 groups of four, reflecting the first time the men’s tournament will feature an expanded 48-team field and span three host countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
