The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw is set to take place at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center that will decide the matchups for the opening round of next summer’s big tournament hosted by the United States,

The team captains of White Beans FC call Grandview and Raytown home, but their ancestral roots are in El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

It's a big day for soccer fans across the world. 69 News Reporter Cierra Genelle met local soccer players, coaches and fans who can't contain their excitement.

People watch as U.S. President Donald Trump draws USA during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw on a screen in Times Square in New York City, U.S., December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the United States danced to the Village People, Wayne Gretzky struggled to pronounce the names of underdog soccer nations from Europe and the Caribbean — and the head of FIFA declared his governing body to be humanity's official provider of happiness.

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said the arrival of elite players such as Lionel Messi has helped the sport cement its place in a crowded U.S. market, as anticipation builds across the country for Friday's World Cup draw in Washington.

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

it's gonna be a very great experience for these individuals to be out there," PSG Academy Phoenix President Nestor Galvez said, referring to their plan to

Seattle soccer fans excited for 2026 FIFA World Cup, after watching draw