'Shameless political theater and performances from musical stars whose last big hits came in the pre-smartphone era' What did I witness at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw?

"The build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was a complex tapestry of conundrums. It's going to be held in Las Vegas no wait, it's going to be held in Washington D.C. Journalists should plan on arriving no later than 10.30am actually, make that 10.15am. Journalists can take their water bottles inside whoops, they in fact cannot, as seen by the disheartening pile at the entrance."

"By the time I finally made it towards the end of the line, the only thing on my mind was keeping myself free from frostbite as the incessant snowfall continued to melt on my Nikes. It was then that we learned that, for whatever reason, there had been a hard stop' in letting any more people in; it was back to a standstill."

Conflicting venue and scheduling announcements created widespread confusion around the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Security and access rules were inconsistent, producing uncertainty about items such as water bottles and entry procedures. Heavy snowfall and road closures in Washington D.C. complicated travel and prolonged commutes. Accreditation pickup occurred at the Watergate Center, while multiple slow-moving lines formed at the Kennedy Center entrance alongside a separate VIP lane that received swift access. Officials imposed a sudden 'hard stop' on additional entrants, causing further delays. Media personnel experienced long waits in frigid conditions before being scanned and admitted shortly before the draw began, with Gianni Infantino overseeing proceedings.

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