Star Power too Highlight 2026 World cup Group Draw in vancouver
vancouver, BC – December 4, 2025 – The stage is set for a high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup group draw ceremony in Vancouver on December 4, 2025, promising a blend of athletic legends and entertainment icons. The event will not only determine the paths of competing nations but also launch FIFA’s inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize.”
The expanded 48-team World Cup, co-hosted across the United states, Canada, and Mexico, represents a landmark moment for North American soccer. This draw is the first formal step toward the tournament itself, impacting national team strategies and fan anticipation for the summer of 2026. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the prize winners will be revealed during the ceremony.
adding to the spectacle, the draw will be accompanied by performances from Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams & Nicole Scherzinger, and the iconic Village People, known for their hit “YMCA” – a song frequently utilized at political rallies by former President Donald Trump. Comedic actor Kevin Hart, model and broadcaster Heidi klum, and actor Danny Ramirez will host the event.
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, representing Canada as a co-host nation, expressed his enthusiasm, stating via a FIFA release, ”Soccer is a sport that has the power to unite the world. It is an honor to be a part of the largest World Cup ever held in North America.”
Joining the roster of prominent figures associated with the event are basketball hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and New york Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, whose involvement signifies the broadening appeal of the World Cup across diverse sporting landscapes.