How does the new 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw format work?

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, things will be a lot different than past tournaments. The number of teams will jump from 32 to 48, altering the competition's format and creating a new set of opportunities and challenges for the world of soccer.

What are the pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw on Dec. 5?

FIFA has revealed the official draw pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the Final Draw on Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., where teams will learn their group-stage opponents for the expanded 48-team tournament.

First look at World Cup Final Draw 2026 in DC

Today, the FIFA World Cup teams have to learn who they will play in the first stages of the tournament. FOX's Rebekhah Castor is live in Washington DC with a look at where the draw is taking place.