The draw to place where the 48 national teams that will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Washington, D.C. in December.

President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5.

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.The choice of location for the FIFA World Cup draw however has deeply political overtones.