
The 2026 World Cup has never been closer. The draw for the tournament will take place on Friday in Washington, with notable attendees including US President Donald Trump. The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four and will then have six months to prepare for the biggest sporting event on the planet, which will run from June 11 to July 19.
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