World Cup 2026 draw Set for December 5th, Reveals Potential Colombia Opponents
WASHINGTON D.C. – The stage is set for the 2026 World Cup draw, scheduled to take place on December 5th, 2025, in Washington D.C., where the paths for all participating nations, including the Colombian National Team, will be persistent. The event will unveil the group stage matchups for the expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This draw marks a pivotal moment for Colombia as they prepare to compete in the first World cup featuring 48 teams. The outcome will directly impact their road to the knockout stage and overall tournament prospects. Following the draw,national teams will begin strategizing and preparing specifically for their confirmed group opponents.
The draw ceremony will feature several high-profile figures.Donald Trump is expected to be a key guest, owing to his close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and is even anticipated to recieve a “FIFA Peace” award recognizing his efforts in conflict resolution. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum arrived in Washington D.C. on Friday to attend the event, landing at Andrews military base in Maryland. Supermodel Heidi Klum will host the broadcast.
The draw times will vary internationally: 2:00 p.m.in Argentina,11:00 a.m. in Mexico City, and 6:00 p.m. in Spain.
