{"id":30718,"date":"2025-12-04T05:25:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T10:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T05:25:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T10:25:49","slug":"get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the 2026 World Cup Draw: Schedule and Viewing Options Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/#When_and_Where_Will_the_Draw_Occur\" >When and Where Will the Draw Occur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/#How_to_Watch_the_Event\" >How to Watch the Event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/#Which_Teams_Are_Participating_in_the_Draw\" >Which Teams Are Participating in the Draw?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/get-ready-for-the-2026-world-cup-draw-schedule-and-viewing-options-revealed\/#When_Will_the_World_Cup_Take_Place\" >When Will the World Cup Take Place?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Before the World Cup kicks off next summer, all 48 teams, including the U.S. men&#8217;s national team, along with co-hosts Canada and Mexico, need to be aware of their opponents, the cities they&#8217;ll be playing in, and their journey to the finals.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the current status? It&#8217;s time to prepare for the <strong>World Cup draw<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_and_Where_Will_the_Draw_Occur\"><\/span>When and Where Will the Draw Occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The World Cup draw is scheduled for Friday, December 5, at 12:00 PM ET\/9:00 AM PT, taking place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Watch_the_Event\"><\/span>How to Watch the Event?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fans can watch the draw live on FOX, as well as streaming through FOX One, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports app. Coverage will start at 11:30 AM ET\/8:30 AM PT with a live pre-show, and the actual drawing will take place from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. After the draw, FOX will continue live coverage until 3:00 PM ET, offering immediate analysis, reactions, and interviews.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Teams_Are_Participating_in_the_Draw\"><\/span>Which Teams Are Participating in the Draw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As of now, 42 of the 48 teams have qualified for the World Cup, with the final six spots to be filled in March. The draw on December 5 will establish the 12 groups of four teams. Given the complexity of the lottery process, we\u2019re joining USMNT icon and FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas for a full breakdown of what to expect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Will_the_World_Cup_Take_Place\"><\/span>When Will the World Cup Take Place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tournament is set to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, culminating in the finals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can expect comprehensive World Cup coverage through the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app, including live matches, highlights, commentary, and full game replays.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This news is crucial for soccer enthusiasts as it outlines the road to one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The anticipation built through the draw not only impacts team strategies but also ignites the passion and excitement within the fanbase leading up to the tournaments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before the World Cup kicks off next summer, all 48 teams, including the U.S. men&#8217;s national team, along with co-hosts Canada and Mexico, need to be aware of their opponents, the cities they&#8217;ll be playing in, and their journey to the finals. What\u2019s the current status? It&#8217;s time to prepare for the World Cup draw. 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