US President Donald Trump reacts as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

Trump honoured with FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw

Controversy as Trump receives FIFA's first Peace Prize

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Full group line-up revealed

The tournament will feature a new format with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four

The screen displays the final draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jess Rapfogel / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

2026 World Cup draw — when it happens and how it works

Everything you need to know before the draw begins

Many US host cities lack the public-transport infrastructure common in Europe and other footballing regions.

Trump set for soccer — or football — diplomacy

Trump to meet leaders of World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico at the tournament's draw

US President Donald Trump makes remarks as he meets with members of the Juventus Football Club team during a press availability in the Oval Office at the White House on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. The US is hosting the FIFA Club World Cup, an international soccer tournament organised by FIFA featuring club teams from around the world.

Premier League highlights: Man United 1-1 West Ham

Wasted an opportunity to move to fifth

Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim gestures during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 4, 2025.

Iraqi woman honoured in Dubai after UAE flag kiss

Her viral moment in Basra leads to a special UAE National Day invitation

Rajha Mohammed Abbas (second left), whose kiss on the UAE flag inspired a surprise visit arranged by an Emirati journalist.

Neymar scores hat trick through pain to save Santos

Fans celebrate Neymar's heroic performance despite injury

Neymar

Messi’s bold World Cup prediction

Messi speaks from the heart on Argentina’s future

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi waves as he arrives at a training session at Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche, Spain on November 13, 2025, on the eve of their friendly football match against Angola to be held in Luanda.

Athletic Bilbao 0–3 Real Madrid — Mbappe's brace

Pressure? What pressure? Real comfortably defeated Club Athletic in La Liga

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe gestures during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Madrid CF at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on December 3, 2025.

UAE face Jordan tonight — Arab Cup Day 2 recap

Defending champions Algeria begin title defence against Sudan

UAE fans cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between United Arab Emirates and Oman at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 11, 2025.

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw

Trump's attendance at the ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Infantino

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R), and Vice President JD Vance (3rd L) look on August 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw will take place at The Kennedy Center.

Barcelona 3 vs 1 Atletico Madrid – a gritty win

Barcelona produced a spirited comeback at the Camp Nou

Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in a pivotal La Liga clash at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on Tuesday. Photo credit: FCB/X

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