Football fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. DZWatch provides you with all the essential details regarding the draw, including the date, time, and broadcast information.
Mark your calendars: The official draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Here’s the schedule:
- 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- 6:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
- 5:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
For our viewers in the Arab world, here are the corresponding times:
- 8:00 PM: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan
- 7:00 PM: Egypt
- 6:00 PM: Algeria, Morocco
How to Watch: The draw will be broadcast live on several platforms, ensuring accessibility for fans worldwide. These include:
- FIFA.com (Official FIFA website)
- FIFA’s social media channels
- beIN SPORTS News
FIFA has announced a new draw mechanism to accommodate the expanded 48-team format, aiming to create balanced groups and exciting matchups.
Key Organizational Points:
- Spain will not be in the same path as Argentina.
- France and England can only meet in the final if they both win their groups.
- The top four seeded teams will be placed in different paths to avoid early encounters.
- Even if they don’t win their groups, these teams won’t meet before the semi-finals.
So far, 42 teams have qualified, including:
Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, United States
AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan
CAF: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
CONCACAF: Curacao, Haiti, Panama
CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
OFC: New Zealand
UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France
The remaining spots will be filled through playoffs. Europe will have four playoff spots, and there will be two global playoff spots.
Stay tuned to DZWatch for continued coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
