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The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The draw will determine the group stage matchups for the tournament, which will be the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams instead of 32. This expanded format was first approved by FIFA in 2017 and will debut in 2026.
The competition will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It marks the first time three countries have shared hosting duties, and the first time the World Cup returns to North America since the U.S. hosted in 1994.
President Trump’s presence at the draw shows the political and cultural importance of the event for the United States.
Hosting the World Cup is expected to bring major economic benefits, with millions of fans traveling to North America and billions watching worldwide.
Cities across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas, will stage matches, alongside venues in Mexico and Canada.
The expanded format means more matches and opportunities for nations that previously struggled to qualify.
For fans, the draw is a crucial moment, as it sets the path for teams and determines early matches between football giants.
Source: Morocco word news
