The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. is approaching: Date, time, and performing artists

"The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will determine the matches to be played during the tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will take place in Washington, D.C. Originally, the event was to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as it was in 1994, according to reports. However, plans changed after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened and asked Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, to move the event to the nation's capital."

"The unexpected friendship between Trump and Infantino has caused controversy, not only because of the change of venue for the draw, but also because the FIFA leader has been accused of violating the rules on neutrality that the organization must follow. In addition, he recently announced the creation of a FIFA peace award, which will be presented on the same day that the teams competing in the most important tournament in global soccer will be decided."

"On December 5, 2025, the draw will be held to determine the groups for the 2026 World Cup. On that day, the teams will find out who their rivals are and their path to the final, which will be played on July 19, 2026, in New YorkNew Jersey. One day later, on December 6, the updated schedule will be published with the stadium and time for each match. The draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., at 12:00 p.m. ET, and at the following times across the United States: Central Time (CT): 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (MT): 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 a.m. Alaska Time (AKT): 8:00 a.m."

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., at 12:00 p.m. ET. The venue was moved from Las Vegas after U.S. President Donald Trump asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to relocate the event. The change and an unexpected friendship between Trump and Infantino have generated controversy and accusations that Infantino violated FIFA neutrality rules. Infantino announced a FIFA peace award to be presented on the draw day. Organizers from Mexico and Canada will attend. An entertainment program will feature the Village People and Robbie Williams. The updated match schedule will be published on December 6.

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