FIFA has confirmed the date and location for the final draw of the 2026 World Cup, with the event set for December 5, 2025, in Miami, Florida. The announcement gives teams, broadcasters, and fans a clear timeline ahead of the tournament.

The draw will determine the group-stage matchups for the expanded 48-team competition, one of the most closely watched steps on the road to the World Cup. Miami’s selection places the ceremony in one of the host country’s major international hubs.

The 2026 tournament will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA’s confirmation of the draw comes as preparations continue for the first World Cup to be shared by three countries and to feature a larger field of teams.

For national teams still chasing qualification, the draw date marks another fixed point in the buildup. It also gives organizers a key milestone as the countdown to the tournament continues.

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FIFA sets 2026 World Cup final draw for Dec. 5 in Miami