Before the World Cup begins next summer, all 48 teams include the U.S. men’s national team and fellow co-hosts Canada and Mexico will need to know who their opponents will be, which cities they’ll play in, and their path to the does that get figured out? Get ready for the World Cup draw. There are a lot of complicated rules around the draw. With some help from USMNT legend and FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas, we explain all you need to know about the draw.2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Everything You Need To Know When and Where is the Draw? How to Watch?The World Cup draw will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The draw will air live on FOX and be streamed on FOX One, and the FOX Sports App. Coverage for the event that will decide the groups for all 48 teams will begin with a live pre-show at 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM draw will take place from 12:00 PM 2:00 PM ET and upon its conclusion, live coverage on FOX will continue until 3:00 PM ET providing instant analysis, reactions and interviews. When is the World Cup?The World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries Julián Álvarez Jersey, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.