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Why 2026 World Cup Draw is at the Kennedy Center

The draw will take place in Washington D.C. on December 5.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw 3.0: European Giants Get Luckier Than Mexico, USMNT

The group stage draw a few months out is one of the key moments of any World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why Teams Won’t Know Time, Location of Games at World Cup Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Draw on TV, Live Stream

Fans across the globe will tune in on Friday to learn their team’s fate.

Sports Illustrated

Is Donald Trump now the most influential man in football? Yes, really

INSIDE FOOTBALL: In a World Cup draw special from Washington, the latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores whether the US president’s influence on the game extends far beyond the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

The 11 Possible Matchups for 2026 World Cup Opening Game

Mexico has 11 potential opponents for the inaugural game of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony

The time and venue for every match at the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer has now been revealed

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What Time Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?

A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

Mejbri banned for spitting at Leeds fans, Merino may keep place as Arsenal striker – as it happened

Plus, Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri is still not fit and Eddie Howe gave a positive update on Sandro Tonali

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel insists ‘anything is possible’ for England ahead of World Cup 2026 draw

England will find out who they will face at the 2026 World Cup when the draw takes place on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ before controversial World Cup 2026 draw

Fifa will launch next summer’s finals with the draw in Washington DC, with Donald Trump poised to accept the governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize

The Independent UK

Friday’s briefing: Man Utd slip up to West Ham and Collina wants VAR on corners

Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina called for VAR to rule on corner kicks at next year’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

White House fails to rule out ICE raids in and around World Cup stadiums ahead of draw

The 2026 World Cup draw is taking place on December 5 and will determine the initial schedule for next year’s competition

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

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The Guardian - US

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issues

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 draw: Confirmed pots and seedings as England learn fate today

New seeding structure means Three Lions could avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Pierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer

Sports Illustrated

FIFA’s Legendary Roster of Presenters for 2026 World Cup Draw

The whole world will be glued to events at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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The Guardian - UK

Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams

Amid all the hoopla swirling around its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

The Guardian - UK

Glitz, glamour and pre-vetted gags: the World Cup draw goes to Washington

In today’s Football Weekly: the Geopolitics World Cup draw, more Keith chat, and US pop sensation Anastacia

Sports Illustrated

Players Who Have Made the Most World Cup Appearances

The World Cup is the most special stage the sport has to offer and where legends of the game make their names.

The Guardian - US

Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and Olympics

Evening Standard

When will the World Cup 2026 fixture schedule be confirmed?

England are in Group L

The Independent UK

Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

TechRadar

Hate VAR? Wait until you see how FIFA plans to use AI at the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting even more VAR as an AI-powered ball helps add corner kick scrutiny.

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