FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw to Be Held at Las Vegas Sphere on December 5, 2025

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw is officially heading to Las Vegas, with The Sphere selected as the prestigious venue for the group stage ceremony scheduled for December 5, 2025. This state-of-the-art venue, known for its immersive audio-visual experience and a seating capacity of approximately 20,000, will set the stage for the draw of the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 national teams for the first time.

While FIFA has not yet issued its final public confirmation, sources from ESPN and TUDN indicate that Las Vegas has emerged as the leading choice, beating out other candidate cities for its entertainment appeal, logistical readiness, and symbolic prestige. This move marks the return of a major FIFA draw event to the United States, reminiscent of the 1994 World Cup draw also held in Las Vegas.

The draw will determine the groupings and matchups for the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 16 host cities and a new tournament format involving 12 groups of four teams, the draw will be a pivotal moment for fans and national teams worldwide.

The Sphere’s advanced display technology and 360-degree video dome will likely offer a futuristic backdrop to the globally televised event, reinforcing FIFA’s ambitions to modernize the tournament experience. Analysts believe this venue selection also aligns with FIFA’s vision of expanding the sport’s presence in North America and leveraging the entertainment capital of the world for global spectacle

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to attract over 5 million spectators, making it the largest and most ambitious edition in the tournament’s history