By RONALD BLUM, HOWARD FENDRICH and NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2026 World Cup draw will begin Friday with a wintry feel as snow fell outside the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 189 days ahead of an expanded 48-nation tournament.

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