No more guessing or wondering. The day to unveil the groups and matchups for the ultimate prize in soccer has arrived.

Welcome to the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.

Taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this Friday’s draw will assign the 12 groups for next summer’s grand 48-team soccer event. Which teams will challenge the U.S. men’s national squad? What path must Lionel Messi and Argentina navigate to defend their title?

How to Watch the World Cup Draw Live?

The draw will be broadcast live on FOX at noon ET/9 a.m. PT, with pre-event coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. Viewers can also stream the event on FOX One, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App.

Stay tuned for real-time updates on who will play where, and for all the key moments from the World Cup draw!