{"id":30757,"date":"2025-12-04T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:02:00","slug":"when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/","title":{"rendered":"When will the 2026 World Cup draw take place? Will Donald Trump be there?"},"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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#What_time_is_the_2026_World_Cup_draw_How_can_I_watch_it\" >What time is the 2026 World Cup draw? How can I watch it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#When_will_the_full_World_Cup_schedule_be_released\" >When will the full World Cup schedule be released?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#Who_could_England_face_in_the_group_stages\" >Who could England face in the group stages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#Which_team_should_qualify_for_the_World_Cup\" >Which team should qualify for the World Cup?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#Between_federations\" >Between federations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/when-will-the-2026-world-cup-draw-take-place-will-donald-trump-be-there\/#Which_celebrity_will_join_Donald_Trump_and_Gianni_Infantino_in_the_drawing\" >Which celebrity will join Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino in the drawing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy at the White House (Photo by Chip Somodevilla\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are now getting closer and closer to knowing the group stage brackets for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America next summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tournament was last held in Qatar in 2022, but from June 11, 2026, it will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>There are still a few playoffs left to determine the final teams to compete in the tournament, but most of the names have already been chosen in today&#8217;s draw.<\/p>\n<p>Read everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup draw schedule and President Donald Trump&#8217;s role in it all&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_is_the_2026_World_Cup_draw_How_can_I_watch_it\"><\/span>What time is the 2026 World Cup draw? How can I watch it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The draw will take place later today at 5pm UK time from Washington DC. The show will be broadcast live on the BBC, so you can watch it on BBC Two or iPlayer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_full_World_Cup_schedule_be_released\"><\/span>When will the full World Cup schedule be released?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A complete schedule was not immediately released, with more details expected later this week.<\/p>\n<p>Further updates regarding the venue, dates and kick-off time will be announced by FIFA on Saturday 6 December at 5pm UK time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino at the Club World Cup (Photo by Alex Grimm\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_could_England_face_in_the_group_stages\"><\/span>Who could England face in the group stages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The seeding system in place means England will be further away from the other powerhouses at the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The Three Lions cannot face Spain or Argentina until the semi-finals and France until the final.<\/p>\n<p>However, with England and Scotland in pots 1 and 3 respectively, the rivalry could be reignited. This means they could be drawn in the same group, just like they were at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n<p>There are also rules that only a maximum of two European teams can be in the same group, and no group can contain more than one team from another single federation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_team_should_qualify_for_the_World_Cup\"><\/span>Which team should qualify for the World Cup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The likes of Wales and Northern Ireland are still determining whether they will actually qualify for next summer&#8217;s World Cup, so see below for the full World Cup play-off fixture schedule&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>UEFA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass A:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: Italy vs. <strong>Northern Ireland<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: <strong>wales <\/strong>vs Bosnia and Herzegovina<br \/>final: <strong>wales<\/strong>\/Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy\/<strong>Northern Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass B:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: Ukraine vs Sweden<br \/>Semi-finals: Poland vs Albania<br \/>Final: Ukraine\/Sweden vs Poland\/Albania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass C:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: T\u00fcrkiye vs Romania<br \/>Semi-finals: Slovakia vs Kosovo<br \/>Final: Slovakia\/Kosovo vs T\u00fcrkiye\/Romania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass D:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: Denmark vs North Macedonia<br \/>Semi-finals: Czech Republic vs. <strong>republic of ireland<\/strong><br \/>Finals: Czech Republic\/<strong>republic of ireland <\/strong>vs Denmark\/North Macedonia<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Between_federations\"><\/span>Between federations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass A:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-final: New Caledonia vs Jamaica<br \/>final:<strong> <\/strong>New Caledonia\/Jamaica vs Congo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playoff Pass B:<\/strong><br \/>Semi-finals: Bolivia vs. Suriname<br \/>Final: Bolivia\/Suriname vs Iraq<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_celebrity_will_join_Donald_Trump_and_Gianni_Infantino_in_the_drawing\"><\/span>Which celebrity will join Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino in the drawing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Donald Trump is at the very heart of America&#8217;s preparations for the World Cup, just as he was when Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup trophy in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Today we expect Trump to be joined by FIFA president Infantino and former Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable athletes such as Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O&#8217;Neal will also be in the drawing.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, I&#8217;m also looking forward to performances by Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Village People.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy at the White House (Photo by Chip Somodevilla\/Getty Images) We are now getting closer and closer to knowing the group stage brackets for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America next summer. The tournament was last held in Qatar in 2022, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30758,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-30757","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}