The official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was conducted on [DATE TO BE CONFIRMED], setting the stage for the first 48-team tournament in history. The event will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
As of April 2026, the qualification process is ongoing. The final list of all 48 qualified nations is not yet complete. The draw established the initial groups based on seeded pots, but specific team placements will be finalized as continental qualifiers conclude.
The tournament format will feature 12 groups of four teams. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a new 32-team knockout stage. The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
