The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which will take place at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, will feature a star-studded lineup of athletes assisting former England captain Rio Ferdinand.
The event, which will be broadcast on Fox, features Ferdinand and Samantha Johnson as hosts.
They will have notable assistants for the draw, including seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, four-time NBA championship winner and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, NHL Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champion Wayne Gretzky, and seven-time MLB All-Star Aaron Judge. Additionally, two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Eli Manning will serve as the red carpet host, making a special appearance to enhance the unique experience for fans watching.
“Being part of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup is an incredible honor—it’s the kind of global stage that every athlete dreams of,” said Brady. “I’m excited to help pave the way for a tournament that unites the world like nothing else.”
The 2026 World Cup draw begins at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5, and will be broadcast live on FOX and streamed on Fubo.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on Friday, December 5.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
Fox Sports will air the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring three-and-a-half hours of live coverage.
The event will be broadcast on television in the United States for the first time ever. Coverage will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET. The official draw is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET.