FIFA 2026 World Cup draw set to be held in Las Vegas in December

Las Vegas is expected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, December 5, though FIFA has not officially confirmed it. The ceremony will likely take place at the Sphere, a 17,000-seat venue, Al Jazeera reported.

Despite not being selected as a match host, Las Vegas was chosen over cities in co-host nations Canada and Mexico.

The expanded tournament will feature 48 teams across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The draw will assign teams into 12 groups, with the US, Mexico, and Canada already placed in Groups D, A, and B respectively, according to Al Jazeera.