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How does the FIFA World Cup draw work? Full guide to format, rules, pots, groups and more for 2026 event

Before the games can take place, the matchups have to be set and the bracket solidified, which takes place at the FIFA World Cup draw.

World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, how does it work and who has qualified with England?

A TOTAL of 48 nations will take part in the 2026 World Cup. Canada, USA and Mexico share hosting duties for the tournament, ...
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FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets: Visa Presale Draw entry period closes within 24 hours

Fans eager to witness the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet in person have less than 24 hours remaining to act during the tournament's first ticket sales phase. The Visa Presale Draw entry period will ...

World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place at 5pm GMT/12pm EST on Friday 5 December, at the Kennedy Center in Washington ...

2026 World Cup Group Stage Draw: Date, How It Works

The 2026 World Cup group stage draw will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. It ...

When is the 2026 World Cup draw and how does the new group stage work?

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place at 12pm local time (5pm GMT) on Friday 5 December, at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The US president Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance ...

FA Cup draw in FULL as first round ties confirmed for EFL and Non-League teams

The FA Cup first round draw takes place this evening with clubs across the North West set to find out who they'll face in the ...