The FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: A Star-Studded Event with Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and More
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is set to be a spectacle of glitz and glamor, with the eyes of the soccer world fixed on Washington, D.C. on Friday. Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum and actor-comedian Kevin Hart will co-host the event from the iconic Kennedy Center, joined by actor-producer Danny Ramirez. The draw will determine the groups for all 48 teams, including the U.S. men's national team and co-hosts Mexico and Canada.
The pre-show, starting at 11:30 AM ET on Friday, December 5th, will be a star-studded affair, featuring live performances by Andrea Bocelli, the Village People, and Robbie Williams, joined by the award-winning Nicole Scherzinger. Klum, who previously participated in the 2006 tournament in Germany, expressed her excitement about hosting the final draw again, emphasizing the World Cup's ability to unite the world like no other event.
"It's truly extraordinary to be hosting the final draw again, especially after being involved in this show 20 years ago in my home country," Klum said. "The World Cup brings the world together like nothing else, and being part of that magic again, on an even bigger stage involving three host countries and 48 teams, is an incredible honor."
Ramirez, who grew up playing football, shared his enthusiasm for co-hosting the draw and meeting World Cup legends. "As someone who grew up playing football, getting to co-host the draw and meet and speak with World Cup legends at such a high-profile event is a dream," he said. "With this tournament coming to the United States, where I was born, and Mexico, where some of my roots lie, it is even more special, and I couldn't be more excited to be part of this show."
The draw will take place from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET, followed by live coverage on FOX until 3:00 PM ET, featuring instant analysis, reactions, and interviews. FOX Sports' veteran sportscasters, Rob Stone and Jenny Taft, will anchor the network's on-site broadcast alongside former U.S. men's team stars and acclaimed analysts Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden.
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