The stage is almost set for the 2026 World Cup, which begins June 11 and concludes with the final July 19. Here's what to know about the draw.
For the draw, the 48 teams will be divided into four pots of 12.
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How does the World Cup draw work? The AP explains FIFA’s process for dividing teams into groups
The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place Friday at the Kennedy Center. The purpose is to divide the 48-team field into 12 groups of four.
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How does the World Cup draw work? Explaining pots, seeds, format for 2026 group stage selections
Before the games can take place, the matchups have to be set and the bracket solidified, which takes place at the FIFA World Cup draw.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place Friday at the Kennedy Center, for the purpose of dividing the 48-team field into 12 groups of four. Once the tournament starts, 32 teams ...
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