FIFA is holding a drawing Friday beginning at noon that will divide 42 countries into 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup, which are being held in Philadelphia and across North America. The World Cup draw, which will determine the groups for the round-robin stage of the tournament, will take place today at noon.

Logic suggests that ultimate glory is beyond the grasp of the USMNT. That's not stopping the team from dreaming big

Set to play main hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States are entering a pivotal moment in their men's national team history.

There are 12 groups of four teams, with each playing the others once in a round-robin. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw, with the top two teams advancing directly to the knockout stage. In the World Cup's new format, eight of the 12 group third-place winners also move on to the Round of 32.

With 188 days to go before the tournament kicks off in Mexico City, the participants of the 23rd FIFA World Cup will discover their fates on Friday afternoon as the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C., plays host to the finals draw.

The 2026 World Cup draw is happening on Friday, December 5 but when will the full schedule for the tournament be released?

The World Cup draw is nearly here. So what could the USMNT's group look like on home soil? The possibilities are intriguing