🏆 Football fans, the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is just around the corner, keeping Wales’ hopes alive for a ticket to the grand stage! 🇶🇦⚽
This Friday evening, the official draw will unfold in Washington at 5pm UK time. A total of 64 teams, including potential play-off winners, will be drawn into 12 groups of four, narrowing down to 48 after the play-offs in March. While England and Scotland are eagerly waiting to know their group stage opponents, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland still have their eyes set on clinching a spot.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Fans will have to hold their breath a bit longer to learn where they’ll need to jet off to cheer for their teams. The venue announcements for the group stage games are set for Saturday evening. Tune into FIFA’s broadcast at 5pm UK time as they unveil the locations and kick-off times for all 104 matches spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico. 🗺️✈️
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will grace the venue reveal, adding even more anticipation to the event. With the fixture schedule already set, the road to football glory begins at iconic venues like the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and finishes on a grand scale at the MetLife Stadium in New York for the final on July 20th.
Stay excited, stay tuned, and keep your fingers crossed for our brave Welsh squad as they aim to light up the world stage in 2026! 🏴✨
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