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4 days ago48 teams in 4 pots: FIFA sets WC draw procedure
FIFA will draw 48 teams into 12 groups on Dec. 5, 2025, with hosts pre-assigned, four seeded pots, confederation protections, and pot compositions announced.
Holders Paris Saint-Germain will be joined by 35 other teams in the hat for the Champions League draw. When is the draw? It takes place on Thursday, Aug. 28 in Monaco. The draw ceremony will begin at noon ET / 5 p.m. UK. Last year, in the first of the new league phase format, the draw took 75 minutes with UEFA also presenting the 2024-25 awards as part of the ceremony.