Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy on the White Home (Photograph by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photographs)
We are actually getting nearer and nearer to realizing the group stage brackets for the 2026 World Cup, which will likely be held in North America subsequent summer season.
The match was final held in Qatar in 2022, however from June 11, 2026, it is going to be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
There are nonetheless just a few playoffs left to find out the ultimate groups to compete within the match, however many of the names have already been chosen in at the moment’s draw.
Learn all the pieces you could know concerning the 2026 World Cup draw schedule and President Donald Trump’s position in all of it…
What time is the 2026 World Cup draw? How can I watch it?
The draw will happen later at the moment at 5pm UK time from Washington DC. The present will likely be broadcast stay on the BBC, so you’ll be able to watch it on BBC Two or iPlayer.
When will the total World Cup schedule be launched?
A whole schedule was not instantly launched, with extra particulars anticipated later this week.
Additional updates relating to the venue, dates and kick-off time will likely be introduced by FIFA on Saturday 6 December at 5pm UK time.
Who may England face within the group phases?
The seeding system in place means England will likely be additional away from the opposite powerhouses on the World Cup.
The Three Lions can not face Spain or Argentina till the semi-finals and France till the ultimate.
Nonetheless, with England and Scotland in pots 1 and three respectively, the rivalry could possibly be reignited. This implies they could possibly be drawn in the identical group, similar to they had been at Euro 2020.
There are additionally guidelines that solely a most of two European groups may be in the identical group, and no group can comprise a couple of crew from one other single federation.
Which crew ought to qualify for the World Cup?
The likes of Wales and Northern Eire are nonetheless figuring out whether or not they are going to truly qualify for subsequent summer season’s World Cup, so see beneath for the total World Cup play-off fixture schedule…
UEFA
Playoff Cross A:
Semi-finals: Italy vs. Northern Eire
Semi-finals: wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
remaining: wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy/Northern Eire
Playoff Cross B:
Semi-finals: Ukraine vs Sweden
Semi-finals: Poland vs Albania
Closing: Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/Albania
Playoff Cross C:
Semi-finals: Türkiye vs Romania
Semi-finals: Slovakia vs Kosovo
Closing: Slovakia/Kosovo vs Türkiye/Romania
Playoff Cross D:
Semi-finals: Denmark vs North Macedonia
Semi-finals: Czech Republic vs. republic of eire
Finals: Czech Republic/republic of eire vs Denmark/North Macedonia
Between federations
Playoff Cross A:
Semi-final: New Caledonia vs Jamaica
remaining: New Caledonia/Jamaica vs Congo
Playoff Cross B:
Semi-finals: Bolivia vs. Suriname
Closing: Bolivia/Suriname vs Iraq
Which celebrities will be a part of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino within the drawing?
Donald Trump is on the very coronary heart of America’s preparations for the World Cup, simply as he was when Chelsea lifted the Membership World Cup trophy in the summertime.
Right this moment we count on Trump to be joined by FIFA president Infantino and former Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand.
Different notable athletes equivalent to Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Decide and Shaquille O’Neal can even be within the drawing.
In the meantime, I am additionally wanting ahead to performances by Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Village Individuals.
