The 2026 edition, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded format with 48 teams. These teams will be split into 12 groups of four, a structure designed to accommodate the increase in participating nations.
While FIFA has yet to make an official announcement regarding the venue or exact timing of the draw, the choice of Las Vegas would mark a return to tradition. In 1994, when the U.S. last hosted the tournament, Las Vegas also served as the site of the draw—even though it was not a match host city, a pattern expected to repeat in 2026.
If confirmed, Las Vegas will once again play a prominent role in the global football spotlight, serving as the stage for a key moment in the build-up to the tournament. Despite not hosting any World Cup matches, the city’s global appeal, infrastructure, and event-hosting capacity likely influenced its reported selection.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be a landmark event, not just for its size, but for its return to North American soil—bringing the sport’s biggest stage to fans across three nations.