FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: 48 Teams, 12 Groups, Pots Revealed for Dec 5 Event

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw is scheduled for Friday, December 5, at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC.
• The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, organized into 12 groups of four.
• The draw follows a four-pot system, with teams divided based on world rankings and host privileges.
• Pot 1 includes the three host nations (Canada, Mexico, USA) and other top-ranked teams.
• Mexico vs South Africa is indicated as the opening game for the tournament.

Why It Matters: It determines the group stage for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup.