The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,a landmark event as it ⁤expands⁤ to ⁤48 teams,is⁣ scheduled for Friday,December 8,2023,at 7:30 PM ET. The⁣ ceremony⁢ will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center​ in California, according to the BBC.

The entertainment lineup includes‍ performances ​by Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand, who performed as ⁢part of Leicester City’s Premier League title-winning celebrations, and former Pussycat dolls singer Nicole⁢ Scherzinger.

The‍ show will be co-hosted by supermodel and Emmy ‌Award ‌winner Heidi Klum and actor and comedian Kevin‌ Hart, with actor and producer Danny Ramirez set to interview those in attendance.

The 2026 World⁤ Cup ⁤will be ⁢jointly hosted‍ by the United ⁣States, Mexico, and canada.⁣ This marks the first time​ the tournament⁢ will be shared by three nations. The United States previously hosted ‌in ⁤1994, Mexico in 1970 and 1986, and Canada has never ‌hosted a‍ FIFA World Cup before.

The draw will be broadcast live⁤ across⁣ the BBC⁤ – ​on iPlayer,the BBC Sport website and​ app,and Radio⁣ 5 Live ⁢and‌ BBC Sounds.

Understanding the 2026 World Cup Draw Process

The expanded format of the 2026 World Cup necessitates a revised draw procedure. ‌ FIFA has⁣ confirmed that the draw will involve a⁣ series of pots based on⁢ the FIFA World Ranking⁣ as of December 2023. ⁢The allocation of ​teams to each pot will⁣ be determined by continental confederations ​to ⁢ensure a balanced portrayal. ⁤More detailed data on the draw procedure can be found ​on‌ the official FIFA website.

Pot Allocation (preliminary)

while the final pot⁣ allocation will​ be confirmed closer ​to the‌ draw, a preliminary breakdown ⁣based⁢ on current ⁢FIFA rankings is anticipated:

Note: This is a preliminary allocation and subject to change based on FIFA rankings.