The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

A record 48 teams will take part in this summer's tournament.

U.S. President Donald Trump is also attending the event, as are President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Here's the latest:

The draw begins

The draw has officially begun, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump picking their teams for Groups A, B and D.

This was ceremonial — the host teams’ placement in those groups was determined in advance.

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Trump thanked his family and first lady Melania Trump as he accepted the FIFA peace prize. He also than

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