With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw set to take place on Friday (December 5), soccer fans are eager to witness the live show at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, United States.
But which actors, singers, and performers will grace the stage before the draw?
FIFA Names Village People As One of The Performers
Earlier this Wednesday (December 3), FIFA revealed the entertainment line-up for the show to be held for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final draw on Friday. The show will feature German-American model and television personality Heidi Klum, American actor and comedian Kevin Hart, and American actor and producer Danny Ramirez as co-hosts.
On the other hand, the show will also have several live performances for fans to enjoy. Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, English singer Robbie Williams, and American singer Nicole Scherzinger will all take the stage to entertain. Following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, the American disco group Village People will perform “Y.M.C.A.,” their hit song from 1978.
Expressing her excitement, Klum said (via Inside FIFA), “To be hosting the final draw again, after having been involved in this show 20 years ago in my home country, is truly extraordinary. The World Cup brings the world together like nothing else, and being part of that magic again, on an even bigger stage involving three host countries and 48 teams, is an incredible honour.”
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Ramirez also shared his honest thoughts, commenting, “As someone who grew up playing football, getting to co-host the draw and meet and speak with World Cup legends at such a high-profile event is a dream. With this tournament coming to the United States, where I was born, and Mexico, where some of my roots lie, it is even more special and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this show.”
How Do The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Pots Look Like?
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, 48 teams will be split into four different pots. One team from each pot will be assigned to each of the 12 groups (A to L).
Pot 1: United States (host), Mexico (host), Canada (host), Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany
Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia
Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curacao, Haiti, New Zealand, four UEFA playoff winners, two Intercontinental playoff winners
