World Cup 2026 draw: Live updates, commentary from Washington, D.C.

We’re just over six months away from the first kick of the ball in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Who will the USMNT play in the group stage? Who could be headed to Atlanta to play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium? Which team has the clearest path to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey?

Follow along with Scarves and Spikes’ live blog starting at 11 a.m. ET, as we’ll be at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. providing updates and analysis on the 2026 World Cup Final Draw festivities while they happen. We’ll also have plenty of content after the draw, too.

Need a primer on the World Cup final draw and how it works? We’ve got you covered. Click here.