Trump and FIFA Chief Announce 2026 World Cup Draw in Washington, D.C.

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have announced that the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Washington, D.C.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, one of the U.S. capital’s most iconic venues.

The 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to be the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams for the first time.

Officials said the draw in Washington will be a major moment on the road to the tournament, as it will determine the group stage matchups that fans around the world eagerly await.