The long-awaited day has arrived—the World Cup draw is finally here.
Friday’s draw will put an end to 24 hours of speculation and Group of Death nightmare scenarios. But more importantly, for the final time, there will be eight groups made up of four teams each. In the 2026 edition, the World Cup will expand to 48 teams, making this a truly special occasion.
Only 29 of the 32 teams are known at the time of the draw, but the final three playoff matchups are all known. In one intercontinental playoff, Peru will face the winner of the United Arab Emirates vs.