FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Live Streaming & Official Broadcasters
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw happens on December 5, 2025. Soccer fans around the world want to know which teams will play against each other in this historic tournament.
This draw will create 12 groups and prepare everyone for the biggest World Cup ever. The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the games together.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: Quick Information
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT
- Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours (Pre-show starts 11:30 AM ET)
- Format: 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Live
American viewers can watch the draw on FOX for English coverage or Telemundo/Universo for Spanish coverage. Both networks will show expert analysis.
You will also see celebrity appearances from Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O’Neal.
Streaming Services with Free Trials:
You don’t need cable to watch the draw. Several streaming platforms will broadcast it:
- Fubo TV: Get a 5-day free trial. After that it costs $54.99 per month.
- DirecTV Stream: Get a 5-day free trial. After that it costs $39.99 per month.
- Sling TV: Starts at $19.99 per month but no free trial is available.
- Hulu + Live TV: Costs $89.99 per month with many channel options.
- Peacock: Shows Spanish coverage with Telemundo.
Pro tip: Sign up for free trials on December 4th. You can watch the draw for free and then cancel before they charge you.
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw for Free
You can watch without paying anything through FIFA’s official platforms:
- FIFA.com: Free live stream works worldwide.
- FIFA YouTube Channel: No login needed and anyone can access it globally.
- FIFA Social Media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter will have live coverage.
People in the UK can watch free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Australian fans can tune into SBS and SBS On Demand at no cost.
FIFA World Cup Draw Official Broadcaster List
| Region/Country | Broadcasters | Platform Type |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH AMERICA | ||
| USA | FOX, Telemundo, Universo, Peacock | TV & Streaming |
| Canada | TSN1, RDS | TV & Streaming |
| Mexico | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, TUDN, Vix | TV & Streaming |
| EUROPE | ||
| United Kingdom | BBC, BBC iPlayer, ITVX | Free TV & Streaming |
| Spain | PLAY | Streaming |
| Austria | ORF, ServusTV On | TV & Streaming |
| Sweden | SVT2 | Free TV |
| Norway | NRK, TV 2 | TV & Streaming |
| Poland | TVP Sport | TV |
| Switzerland | SRF, RTS, RSI | TV (Multi-language) |
| Belgium | Auvio, Sporza, Tipik, VRT Max, VRTCanvas | TV & Streaming |
| Finland | MTV Urheilu 1 | TV |
| Hungary | M4 Sport | TV |
| Iceland | RUV2 | TV |
| Malta | TVMsport+ | TV |
| Croatia | HRT, HRTi | TV & Streaming |
| SOUTH AMERICA | ||
| Argentina | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Brazil | Cazé TV | Streaming |
| Chile | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Colombia | Caracol TV, RCN TV, Win Sports, DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Ecuador | DGO, DSPORTS, Teleamazonas | TV & Streaming |
| Peru | América Televisión, DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Uruguay | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Venezuela | DGO, DSPORTS, Televen | TV & Streaming |
| Bolivia | Red Uno, Unitel | TV |
| Paraguay | GEN, POPU TV, trece, Unicanal | TV |
| CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN | ||
| Panama | RPC, Tigo Sports, TVMAX, TVN, TVN PASS | TV & Streaming |
| Guatemala | Canal 11, Canal 3, Tigo Sports App & Web | TV & Streaming |
| Honduras | Televicentro, Tigo Sports | TV |
| El Salvador | CANAL 4 TV, Tigo Sports | TV & Streaming |
| Trinidad & Tobago | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Barbados | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Curaçao | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Aruba | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Guyana | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| Suriname | DGO, DSPORTS | TV & Streaming |
| ASIA & OCEANIA | ||
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | Free TV & Streaming |
| South Korea | JTBC | TV |
| Japan | Available | TV |
| Chinese Taipei | ELTA Sports 1 | TV |
| Israel | KAN, KAN BOX, MAKAN | TV & Streaming |
| MIDDLE EAST & ASIA | ||
| Azerbaijan | Ictimai TV | TV |
| Macau | TDM Sport | TV |
| OCEANIA | ||
| New Zealand | TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, TVNZ+ Pay Pass | TV & Streaming |
| Fiji | FBC Sports, LA 1 | TV |
| AFRICA | ||
| Afghanistan | Ariana News, Ariana Television | TV |
How to Streaming World Cup Draw on Mobile Devices
You can watch the draw anywhere on these mobile apps:
- FOX Sports app (works on iOS and Android)
- Telemundo app
- Peacock app
- FIFA official app
- YouTube app (search for “FIFA” channel)
Download your preferred app before the event starts. Ensure you have a stable WiFi connection or sufficient data on your phone.
Who Will Perform at FIFA World Cup Draw
The draw ceremony features great hosts and performers. Kevin Hart, Heidi Klum and Danny Ramirez will host the event. Legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, pop star Robbie Williams, singer Nicole Scherzinger and the disco group Village People will perform.
Sports legends Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O’Neal will appear on stage. They will help with the draw process. Eli Manning will host the red carpet coverage. The ceremony will also show the presentation of the FIFA Peace Prize.
What Happens During the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw
The draw will split 48 teams into 12 groups of four. FIFA rankings decide the four pots. Host nations already have their spots. Mexico goes in Group A. Canada goes in Group B. USA goes in Group D.
Draw Rules:
No group can have more than one team from the same region except UEFA. Each group must have 1 to 2 European teams. The top four teams in FIFA rankings are Spain, Argentina, France and England. They go in separate sections. This means they cannot play each other until the semifinals if they win their groups.
The Four Pots:
- Pot 1: USA, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
- Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia
- Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
- Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand plus 6 playoff qualifiers (decided in March 2026)
What Happens After the Draw
FIFA will announce the complete match schedule on Saturday, December 6. You will see specific venues and start times for all games. The final six teams will join the tournament through playoffs in March 2026. Four teams come from UEFA playoffs. Two teams come from inter-confederation playoffs.
Ticket sales for specific matches begin on December 11. Fans can purchase tickets for the exact group stage games they want to attend.
