2026 FIFA World Cup Draw to be Held in Washington, D.C.: President Trump to Make Announcement at Kennedy Center
The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup is set to take place in North America next summer, and soccer enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the announcement of their country's opponents. President Donald Trump is scheduled to reveal that the 2026 World Cup draw will be conducted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this December, as per a White House official. Trump's involvement in FIFA events has been on the rise leading up to the 2026 World Cup, with his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final and regular conversations with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The 2026 World Cup will mark a historic occasion with three host countries, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and a 48-team tournament format. The U.S. will have 11 host cities, Mexico will have three, and Canada will have two. The tournament will commence in Mexico with two matches on June 11, 2026, followed by the U.S. men's national team playing their first Group D match on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The USMNT will then compete in Seattle and return to Los Angeles for their group play finale.
Projections indicate that the 2026 World Cup will attract 6 million fans to matches and inject $30 billion into the U.S. economy, according to information shared by a White House official. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting development in the world of soccer.