Washington, Dec 2 (NationPress) The White House announced that US President Donald Trump will be present for the draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place at the Kennedy Centre this Friday. The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. After the draw, FIFA will reveal the updated match schedule for the World Cup.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed, "On Friday, President Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final draw at the Kennedy Center." This significant event will gather coaches and officials from all qualified teams, as well as those still vying for a spot, at the renowned John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. They will learn who their opponents will be in their quest for the championship.

According to the Final Draw procedures, the host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the USA—will be placed in pot 1, while the 39 other qualified teams will be allocated into four pots of 12, based on the FIFA Men’s World Ranking from November 19.

The two placeholders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament and four European play-off placeholders will be categorized into pot 4.

Twenty-four hours after the draw, FIFA will disclose the updated schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing the unprecedented groupings of four teams. This event will be highlighted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who will share the stage with FIFA Legends and representatives from all 42 qualified teams, including those still in contention. The reveal will also confirm venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches.

The final match schedule will be published in March, following the FIFA and European play-offs that will fill in the last six slots.