The stage is almost set for the 2026 World Cup, which begins June 11 and concludes with the final July 19. Here's what to know about the draw.

When is the World Cup draw?

The draw ceremony will be held at noon ET (5 p.m. GMT) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5.

- O'Hanlon: All 64 national teams that can still win the 2026 World Cup, ranked

Who has qualified for the World Cup?

So far, 42 of the 48 qualifiers are known. You can check out who's in, and who else is still in the running.

Why are the identities of six teams still unknown?

The six teams to qualify through the UEFA and inter-confederation playoffs will not be known until March, when the final matches of those competitions will be held.

It is expected that Pot 4 will contain placeholders for those fo

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