2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Set for Las Vegas Sphere
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw will take place at the iconic Las Vegas Sphere, marking a historic first for the global soccer event in the U.S. entertainment capital.
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw to Be Held at Las Vegas Sphere
A Groundbreaking Venue for a Global Event
The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is set to take place at one of the most unique and spectacular venues in the world — the Sphere in Las Vegas. Scheduled for July 29, 2025, this event will mark a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the largest World Cup in history.
Co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded roster of 48 teams for the first time. The draw at the Las Vegas Sphere promises to match this historic expansion with cutting-edge technology and entertainment.
Why Las Vegas and the Sphere?
Las Vegas has rapidly become a premier destination for major sports and entertainment events, and hosting the World Cup draw further cements its status. The Sphere, a newly developed, state-of-the-art venue by Madison Square Garden Entertainment, offers an immersive, 360-degree visual experience, making it the perfect stage for such a global spectacle.
Key Features of the Sphere:
- World’s largest spherical structure
- 360-degree interior LED screen
- Capacity of up to 20,000 attendees
- Advanced audio-visual technology
A Milestone for the 2026 Tournament
This draw will be the first for a 48-team World Cup, dividing squads into 12 groups of four. The event will attract global attention and mark a significant moment ahead of the tournament’s kickoff in June 2026.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed excitement about the location, highlighting Las Vegas as a symbol of innovation and entertainment, perfectly in line with the future-forward vision of the upcoming World Cup.
Final Thoughts
With the reveal of the tournament brackets scheduled for a venue as revolutionary as the Las Vegas Sphere, anticipation is soaring. Fans around the world will be watching as football’s biggest nations learn their paths in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Stay tuned as more details about team qualifications and match locations become available in the lead-up to what is expected to be the most expansive and thrilling FIFA World Cup ever hosted.