The draw ceremony begins at 12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT, 9 a.m. PT) at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the nation's capital.

Fans all across North America, and around the globe, have experienced skyrocketing anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico draws closer.

World Cup draw on Friday December 5 will reveal fixtures for summers North America showpiece; England and Scotland in the hat with Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales hoping to qualify through play-offs;

Brazil was drawn in Group C — which will play two of its matches in Boston. France is in Group I, which also plays two matches in Boston.

Lady Gaga is rumoured to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup amidst her highly successful tour — a speculation circulating among pop music and sports fans across social media platforms.

ENGLAND were handed a horror knock-out route if they are to end 60 years of World Cup hurt. While Thomas Tuchel will have been happy with England’s opening group, it will get a great deal harder

Perth is poised to host a blockbuster Rugby World Cup opening game after the Wallabies were drawn into the same pool as bitter rivals New Zealand.

Perhaps it’s fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest