Global Icons Converge for FIFA World Cup 2025 Draw in Doha
Doha, Qatar – December 5, 2025 – A constellation of sports and entertainment luminaries gathered in Doha today for the official draw of the 2025 FIFA World Cup.The event, hosted by German-American supermodel Heidi Klum and American comedian Kevin Hart, featured appearances from footballing legends, music superstars, and athletes from across the globe, signaling the growing anticipation for the tournament.
The draw ceremony isn’t merely a logistical step; it sets the stage for the world’s most prestigious football competition,impacting national team preparations,fan travel plans,and global viewership. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, the stakes are higher than ever, and today’s proceedings offered a glimpse of the excitement to come as nations learned their paths to potential glory.
Among the football icons present was Brazilian legend Ricardo Kaká, who reunited with former national teammates including Ronaldo and roberto Carlos. Carlos,a 2002 World Cup champion with Brazil and former Real Madrid full-back,expressed his enthusiasm for the tournament and offered his support for the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach of the Brazilian national team. “Being world champion for a footballer is the greatest ambition because you know that you have made millions of people and an entire country happy,” Carlos stated. He added, “I was lucky enough to work with [Ancelotti], I wish him the best for this adventure with Brazil, it’s fantastic that he is leading us and I hope he can bring Brazil back to winning ways.”
The event also drew significant crossover appeal with appearances from outside the football world. Tenor Andrea Bocelli delivered a performance, while pop star Robbie Williams added to the star power. American sporting giants Tom Brady and Shaquille O’Neal were also in attendance, demonstrating the World Cup’s broadening reach beyond its customary fanbase.
