The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held in Las Vegas, according to reports that the ceremony will take place on Friday, December 5.
Nevada, United States-based city chosen out of those in co-hosting countries Canada and Mexico.
Although FIFA officials have not yet independently confirmed the location or date, there are now numerous reports of Vegas’ December date.
The competition, which will be held in three countries for the first time, has been expanded to 48 countries, versus the traditional 32.
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was turned down for hosting purposes. Eleven US cities/venues, three in Mexico (Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey), and two in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver) were chosen.
There are three regions in the US. The eastern region includes Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, and Atlanta, while the western region includes Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco Bay, three of which are located in Los Angeles.
The draw will reveal the dozen organizations each with four members. Mexico (Group A), Canada (Group B), and the United States (Group D) have already been chosen for their respective groups.
The final game will take place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The draw was held in 1994 in Las Vegas, the last time the World Cup was held there.
The modern Sphere, which opened in 2023 and has a capacity of at least 17, 000 people, serves as the main event.
Vegas was not the venue for any games despite hosting the draw for the 1994 edition, which is also true for the event next year.
Source: Aljazeera
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