The relationship between FIFA and the White House has grown remarkably close ahead of Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center

Given their form and quality in the final third, Spain head into the competition as the favourites to secure the second World Cup in their history. France have been strong contenders for the FIFA World Cup for the last few tournaments, and 2026 will be no different.

After the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw which took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington , D.C., on Saturday the off

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

The FIFA World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports.

For Americans, the word “football” refers to American football, a sport primarily played with hands. Donald Trump has suggested a new name for the NFL, because “soccer” deserves the name

With only the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs left, and the draw approaching on Friday, the World Cup is around the corner

Gary Lineker’s podcast The Rest Is Football is going global on Netflix. The former BBC presenter will host a daily version of the show, alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, during the FIFA World Cup in North America next year.