The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals will take place tonight, Friday, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The event, scheduled for 6:00 PM Algerian time, is generating significant global interest and will be broadcast live by FIFA.
FIFA has confirmed that the draw will be streamed live on its official website (FIFA.com) and across its World Cup social media platforms. Furthermore, it will be broadcast by media partners worldwide, including beIN SPORTS.
The draw will determine the match-ups for the group stage of the tournament. FIFA is expected to release the full match schedule, including venues and kick-off times, on Saturday, providing optimal conditions for participating teams and enabling fans to follow their national teams across different time zones.
A comprehensive meeting is also scheduled for Saturday, bringing together representatives from the 42 qualified nations, as well as those still competing for remaining spots. The official schedule will be discussed, and FIFA has not ruled out the possibility of incorporating amendments based on these discussions.
The global event will be broadcast on Saturday at noon local time (6:00 PM Algerian time), with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, football legends, and delegations from participating countries in attendance. This event marks a crucial milestone in preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
In related news, the Algerian national team has been placed in Pot Three ahead of the draw, alongside teams such as Norway, Panama, Egypt, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and South Africa.
This placement follows a successful qualifying campaign in which Les Verts finished top of Group G with 25 points, seven points ahead of second-placed Uganda. Algeria’s strong performance has earned them a favorable position in the upcoming draw. The team hopes to build on this momentum as they prepare for the challenges of the World Cup.
