FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: Teams, Pots, and Group Formation Explained

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is set for Friday, December 5, in Washington, D.C.
• The tournament expands to 48 teams, with 42 qualified and 22 vying for the remaining 6 spots.
• Teams will be sorted into four pots of 12 based on rankings, forming 12 groups of four.
• Hosts Mexico, Canada, and USA are already placed in Groups A, B, and D, respectively.
• The full World Cup schedule, featuring 104 matches across 16 cities, will be announced on December 6.

Why It Matters: Understand how the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 draw shapes teams' paths to the title.