Washington: The draw for the final round of the 2026 World Cup will be made today, Apasport.az reports. The much-anticipated event in Washington is scheduled to begin at 21:00.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this edition of the World Cup marks a significant milestone as it will feature 48 teams for the first time. The tournament will be hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, expanding the competition’s reach across North America.
The teams are divided into four pots for the draw. Pot 1 includes teams such as Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Pot II features Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, and Australia.
Pot III consists of Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Pot IV includes Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Cura§ao, Haiti, New Zealand, and various play-off winners from different zones, as well as teams from the FIFA Intercontinental Play-offs.