Don't Miss the 2026 World Cup Draw: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream
The blueprint for the 2026 World Cup will be unveiled on Friday as FIFA conducts the group stage draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center.
A complete roster of 48 nations is scheduled to be determined—42 countries have already secured their qualification with an additional six positions remaining to be decided through playoff matches in March—providing supporters worldwide ample opportunity to analyze their competition and map out potential paths to the championship of next summer's tournament.
FIFA has invested considerable effort into this occasion, bringing together some of the most prominent figures in athletics along with numerous celebrities and musical performers to ensure the World Cup draw becomes a genuine celebration.
Here's how supporters around the world can watch the proceedings.
When Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?
The selection ceremony for the 2026 World Cup will take place in Washington D.C. on Friday, Dec. 5 at the renowned Kennedy Center.
The presentation begins at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT) and will include live entertainment both preceding and following the actual draw.
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Draw
Viewers in the United States can access FOX or Fubo to witness every moment of the 2026 World Cup draw, with Spanish-language alternatives provided through NBC.
BBC and BBC iPlayer will broadcast the event in the United Kingdom, while in Australia, coverage will be managed by SBS and SBS On Demand.
In Canada, TSN and RDS will present the proceedings in English and French respectively. Mexican fans have multiple viewing choices, including TUDN, Canal 5 and ViX.
Complete List of 2026 World Cup Draw Broadcasting Partners
Country/Territory | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
Afghanistan | Ariana |
Argentina | DGO, DSPORTS |
Aruba | DGO, DSPORTS |
Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand |
Austria | Österreichischer Rundfunk, ServusTV On |
Azerbaijan | Ictimai TV |
Barbados | DGO, DSPORTS |
Belgium | Auvio, Sporza, Tipik, VRT Max, VRTCanvas |
Bolivia | Red Uno de Bolivia, Unitel |
Brazil | Cazé TV |
Canada | RDS, TSN1 |
Chile | DGO, DSPORTS |
Chinese Taipei | ELTA Sports 1 |
Colombia | Caracol Television, DGO, DSPORTS, RCN Television SA, Win Sports |
Croatia | HRT, HRTi |
Curaçao | DGO, DSPORTS |
Ecuador | DGO, DSPORTS, Teleamazonas |
El Salvador | Canal 4 TV, Tigo Sports El Salvador |
Fiji | FBC Sports, LA 1 |
Finland | MTV Urheilu 1 |
Guatemala | Canal 11, Canal 3, Tigo Sports |
Guyana | DGO, DSPORTS |
Honduras | Compañia Televisora Hondureña |
Hungary | M4 Sport |
Iceland | RUV2 |
Israel | KAN, KAN BOX, MAKAN |
Korea Republic | JTBC |
Macau | TDM Sport |
Malta | TVMsport+ |
Mexico | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, ViX |
New Zealand | TVNZ 1, TVNZ+ |
Norway | NONRK, TV 2 |
Panama | RPC, Tigo Sports, TVMAX, TVN PANAMA |
Paraguay | GEN, POPU TV, trece, Unicanal |
Peru | América Televisión, DGO, DSPORTS |
Poland | TVP Sport |
Spain | PLAY |
Suriname | DGO, DSPORTS |
Sweden | SVT2 |
Switzerland | RSI, RTS, SRF |
Trinidad and Tobago | DGO, DSPORTS |
United Kingdom | BBC, BBC iPlayer |
Uruguay | DGO, DSPORTS |
United States | FOX, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo |
Venezuela | DGO, DSPORTS, Televen |
Who Will Host the 2026 World Cup Draw?
Spearheading the draw ceremony will be former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand alongside broadcaster Samantha Johnson.
The duo will receive support from Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O'Neal, with Eli Manning serving as the master of ceremonies for the entire event.
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