5:03 PM Today
US President Donald Trump arrived at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, where the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place, which will also be played in Mexico and Canada.
5:01 PM Today
THE 2026 WORLD CUP DRAW GALA HAS BEGUN
The evening at the Kennedy Center will determine the composition of the twelve groups. Andrea Bocelli is set to open the event with one of the musical performances scheduled in Washington.
16:56 hsToday
MORE FOOTBALL STARS WALKED THE RED CARPET
Argentina is focused on defending the title it won at the 2022 World Cup. However, even during the draw for group stage opponents for the 2026 World Cup, it is already thinking about 2030. This was confirmed by Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, on the red carpet. While coach Lionel Scaloni has a contract until the end of next year, there are already talks underway to renew the contracts of his coaching staff until 2030, in order to ensure the continuity of the project.
16:44 hsToday
Donald Trump chatted with the press on the red carpet
16:42 hsToday
CLAUDIO TAPIA ARRIVED AT THE DRAW
The president of the AFA closely followed his counterpart from Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez.
16:33 hsToday
SCOTT BESSENT IS ALREADY AT THE CEREMONY
The U.S. Treasury Secretary posed for photographers. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be present at the drawing.
16:32 hsToday
CARLO ANCELOTTI, STAR GUEST OF THE CEREMONY
Brazil's technical director faces the lead-up to his first World Cup as the leader of a national team.
16:27 hsToday
The presidents of FIFA and CONMEBOL walked the red carpet:
16:19 hsToday
THE KENNEDY CENTER, READY FOR THE DRAW:
