In Washington, the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place with the participation of Trump and Infantino

Pot 1: USA, Mexico, Canada, and European national teams.
Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, and others.
Pot 3: Norway, Panama, and others.
Pot 4: Ukraine, Italy, and others.

On December 5, in Washington, at the Kennedy Center, the draw for the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place. The ceremony, hosted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, will attract the attention of not only football fans but also politicians.

This year's tournament will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The draw will involve 48 teams, which will be divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each. Among the participants will be the national team of Ukraine, which is awaiting the playoff qualification.

Millions of football lovers want to attend the ceremony, and it is possible that the friendship between Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump will bring additional attention to the event. This is evidenced by Trump's involvement in recordings for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is to be awarded on the same day.

Despite the political uncertainty surrounding the event, Trump's influence on the tournament's conduct cannot be underestimated. The U.S. President recently expressed his willingness to move games from cities where the authorities are represented by the Democratic Party if the situation becomes critical.

Expectations from the draw

Ukraine will be represented in the fourth pot during the draw. "Serhiy Rebrov," the team’s coach, plans to take a strategic approach to selecting his players, as their goal is to qualify for the World Cup.