ESPN announced that the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals will be held in Las Vegas, USA, on December 5, as part of FIFA's preparations for organizing a historic and innovative edition of the biggest tournament in World Cup history.

The 2026 edition is exceptional, as it will feature 48 teams for the first time, distributed across three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making the organization of the draw more complex than any previous edition, particularly regarding the distribution of teams and the determination of match locations.

The choice of Las Vegas as the draw location reflects FIFA's desire to integrate football with elements of entertainment and media spectacle, as the event is expected to receive massive media coverage and global live broadcasting that matches the scale of the tournament.

In statements reported by the network, Pedro Sidillo, the official responsible for organizing the tournament in Mexico, confirmed that the draw will officially take place in Las Vegas on December 5 or early that month, explaining that preparations are underway to organize the event on a grand scale.

The list of qualified teams for the finals is expected to be completed by 2025, with the contours of the tournament beginning to take shape through the draw, which will mark the countdown to an anticipated football summer in 2026.