
Audio By Carbonatix
The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.
The tournament will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico and will feature 48 nations - up from 32.
The draw had been expected to be held in Las Vegas, which is where it was completed when the US hosted the 1994 tournament.
However, the draw, on 5 December, will instead go ahead at the Kennedy Center - the performing arts venue where Trump is chairman.
"It's the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports," Trump said.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who brought with him the World Cup trophy, also took part in the draw announcement from the Oval Office at the White House.
"The draw will be broadcast live all over the world and will be watched by one billion viewers," Infantino said.
"It will be 48 participating teams. There will be 104 matches - 104 Super Bowls!"
Infantino offered Trump the opportunity to hold the trophy during the news conference on Friday. "Can I keep it?" Trump asked.
The draw will see the 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams will advance to the knockout stages.
Latest Stories
-
High Court declines bid to adjourn Adu Boahene trial pending SC review on legal vacation ruling
11 minutes -
ECG trains 23 Ashanti engineers to detect equipment faults before outages
14 minutes -
Mahama calls for stronger health regulation to protect patients across Africa
15 minutes -
Ghana’s rent prices remain high despite lower inflation – TUC official
17 minutes -
Ghana’s low-wage structure rooted in colonial labour system — TUC’s Dr Otoo
24 minutes -
First National Bank Ghana pioneers financial literacy programme for Persons with Disabilities
52 minutes -
Assembly members demand Bosomtwe DCE’s removal over alleged overspending, DRIP misuse
52 minutes -
‘Mature’ Danlad ready to make impact after Kotoko return
53 minutes -
GES investigates alleged sexual misconduct involving Mim SHS security officer
58 minutes -
Uncontrolled market pricing driving Ghana’s high cost of living — TUC’s Dr Otoo
1 hour -
TOR’s revival and Ghana’s Petroleum Hub dream
1 hour -
“We will not borrow simply because financing is available” – Ato Forson
2 hours -
Morgan International Community School marks 13th anniversary, celebrates 10th graduating class
2 hours -
Passport application website temporarily unavailable due to technical challenges
2 hours -
Bond market: Activity weakens as turnover fell by 58%
2 hours