How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Draw on TV, Live Stream

Fans across the globe will tune in on Friday to learn their team’s fate.

The World Cup draw is upon us. / Dan Mullan/Getty Images

The plan for the 2026 World Cup will be written up on Friday when FIFA hosts the draw for the group stage at the Kennedy Center.

A total of 48 spots are set to be confirmed—42 teams have already booked their places with a further six yet to be established through playoffs in March—giving fans across the globe plenty of time to scout their opponents and figure out their routes to the final of next summer’s spectacle.

FIFA have put plenty of work into this event, welcoming some of the biggest names in sports alongside plenty of celebrities and music artists to try and make the World Cup draw feel like a true part of the fun.

Here’s how fans across the globe can tune in.

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When Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?

The draw is inching closer. / Dan Mullan/Getty Images

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington D.C. on Friday, Dec. 5 at the famous Kennedy Center.

The show gets underway at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT) and will feature live performances both before and after the draw itself.

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How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Draw

48 teams will battle for the World Cup trophy. / Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Those in the United States can tune into FOX or Fubo to catch every minute of the 2026 World Cup draw, with Spanish-speaking options available through NBC.

BBC and BBC iPlayer will cover the action in the United Kingdom, and in Australia, broadcasting will be handled by SBS and SBS On Demand.

In Canada, TSN and RDS will show the action in English and French respectively. Fans in Mexico have a handful of options, including TUDN, Canal 5 and ViX.

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Full List of 2026 World Cup Draw Broadcasting Partners

Country/Territory	Broadcaster
Afghanistan	Ariana
Argentina	DGO, DSPORTS
Aruba	DGO, DSPORTS
Australia	SBS, SBS On Demand
Austria	Österreichischer Rundfunk, ServusTV On
Azerbaijan	Ictimai TV
Barbados	DGO, DSPORTS
Belgium	Auvio, Sporza, Tipik, VRT Max, VRTCanvas
Bolivia	Red Uno de Bolivia, Unitel
Brazil	Cazé TV
Canada	RDS, TSN1
Chile	DGO, DSPORTS
Chinese Taipei	ELTA Sports 1
Colombia	Caracol Television, DGO, DSPORTS, RCN Television SA, Win Sports
Croatia	HRT, HRTi
Curaçao	DGO, DSPORTS
Ecuador	DGO, DSPORTS, Teleamazonas
El Salvador	Canal 4 TV, Tigo Sports El Salvador
Fiji	FBC Sports, LA 1
Finland	MTV Urheilu 1
Guatemala	Canal 11, Canal 3, Tigo Sports
Guyana	DGO, DSPORTS
Honduras	Compañia Televisora Hondureña
Hungary	M4 Sport
Iceland	RUV2
Israel	KAN, KAN BOX, MAKAN
Korea Republic	JTBC
Macau	TDM Sport
Malta	TVMsport+
Mexico	Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, ViX
New Zealand	TVNZ 1, TVNZ+
Norway	NONRK, TV 2
Panama	RPC, Tigo Sports, TVMAX, TVN PANAMA
Paraguay	GEN, POPU TV, trece, Unicanal
Peru	América Televisión, DGO, DSPORTS
Poland	TVP Sport
Spain	PLAY
Suriname	DGO, DSPORTS
Sweden	SVT2
Switzerland	RSI, RTS, SRF
Trinidad and Tobago	DGO, DSPORTS
United Kingdom	BBC, BBC iPlayer
Uruguay	DGO, DSPORTS
United States	FOX, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo
Venezuela	DGO, DSPORTS, Televen

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Who Will Host the 2026 World Cup Draw?

Rio Ferdinand will conduct the draw. / Khalid Alhaj/MB Media/Getty Images

Leading the draw will be former England and Manchester United center back Rio Ferdinand and broadcaster Samantha Johnson.

The pair will be assisted by Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O’Neal, with Eli Manning hosting the entire event.

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