FIFA will conduct the final draw for its first 48-team World Cup on Friday, December 5, revealing the teams set to play in Atlanta. The expanded tournament marks the largest in history with 16 additional teams. Atlanta is slated to host eight matches during the summer event.
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, is set for Friday, December 5. This event will determine the groups and matchups, including which teams will compete in Atlanta, one of the host cities.
Atlanta will host eight matches when the tournament arrives in the summer of 2026. Fans can join a draw party starting at 11 a.m. on Friday outside Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead to watch the proceedings.
Additional schedule details are expected to be announced on December 9. On Saturday, December 6, information about which groups will play in specific host cities, including Atlanta, will be revealed.
The tournament's expansion to 48 teams represents a significant increase from previous editions, which had 32 teams. This change aims to broaden global participation in the world's premier international soccer competition.