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FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup match schedule with venues
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup during a live broadcast from Washington, D.C., featuring legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, Hristo Stoichkov, and Alexi Lalas. The schedule covers all 104 matches across hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA, with opening games set for June 2026. It aims to minimize travel and optimize conditions for teams and fans.
The draw for the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., determining the 12 groups of four teams each. Hosted by three nations for the first time, the tournament features 42 qualified teams and six playoff spots, with the event broadcast live on Fox and Telemundo. Fans can expect a spectacle including celebrity hosts and performances ahead of the June 11 kickoff.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is scheduled for Friday, December 5, in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center, determining groups for the expanded 48-team tournament. Forty-two nations have qualified, including co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, with six spots to be filled via March playoffs. The event will be broadcast live on FOX starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.