FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in a live global broadcast from Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. The reveal comes nearly 24 hours after the Final Draw determines the tournament’s 12 groups of four.

The U.S. will become just the third men's World Cup host ever to have its capital city sit out the festivities. Here's how it happened

The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.

Iran will not participate in next week’s World Cup 2026 group-stage draw in Washington, D.C., following the Trump administration’s decision to deny visas to its representatives.

Details of the joint bid for the 2031 World Cup by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica revealed.

Iran have announced they will skip the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw in Washington, D.C. after several members of their delegation were denied U.S. visas, according to state news agency IRNA. The federation said the decision is connected to issues beyond football and has asked FIFA to intervene.