The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will reveal all 48 teams and groups as NYNJ prepares for eight MetLife Stadium matches.

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino addresses the audience during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua via Getty Images)

Houston is eagerly anticipating FIFA's final draw and match schedule announcement for the 2026 World Cup. This event is crucial as it will allow local organizers to finalize operational plans for hosting the games.

During the draw, the 42 qualified national teams (plus placeholders for six playoff spots) will be sorted into 12 groups of four.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is excited for the FIFA World Cup in his hometown, anticipating a huge economic impact and welcoming the world to Atlanta.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup doesn't kick off until June 11, but the biggest day in the build-up to the World Cup has arrived.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw delivered everything fans expected. Global anticipation, star-studded presenters, and a fresh roadmap for the biggest World Cup ever staged across the United States,

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.