The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching after the draw on Friday in Washington , D.C., and the schedule to be finalized at 12 p.m. ET.

The World Cup final will take place at 3pm (ET) at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, FIFA confirmed, in a move that is likely to renew the debate about tensions between player welfare and commercial priorities.

After the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw which took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington , D.C., on Saturday the off

The next phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026 – the Random Selection Draw – will begin on Dec. 11, with the entry period for fans open until Jan. 13. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament. The Visa Presale Draw and the Early Ticket Draw closed in November.

Following Friday's draw, ESPN breaks down England's first obstacles, their possible knockout opponents, and what it all means for their journey

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will reveal all 48 teams and groups as NYNJ prepares for eight MetLife Stadium matches.

Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.

The 23rd FIFA Men's World Cup will have 48 teams, but only 42 knew their fate on Friday during the Final Draw event in Washington, D.C. The remaining six spots will be determined in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament this spring.