Today, FIFA officially announced that Rio Ferdinand will host the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In addition, the draw guests include NFL legend Tom Brady, current NHL Arizona Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky, current MLB New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
The 2026 World Cup draw ceremony will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2025.
