🚨Javier Milei to take part in the World Cup draw | OneFootball

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which will take place on Friday, December 5 in Washington D.C., will feature the presence of top-level international political figures. The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has confirmed his participation in the event, where former U.S. President Donald Trump will also be present.

The presence of both leaders adds a significant political and media dimension to the ceremony organized by FIFA.

A Historic Draw with 48 Teams

The event in Washington will be unusual, as it will mark the first World Cup draw with the expanded format of 48 teams in the group stage. This is a notable difference compared to the recent World Cups, which featured 32 participants.

The change in format promises a more extensive group stage and a tournament with broader geographical representation, raising expectations about the configuration of the groups.

The Draw Will Feature Two Presidents as Participants

The joint participation of Javier Milei and Donald Trump in the draw, which will take place in the U.S. capital, underscores the importance of collaboration between the host countries (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) and the participating nations.

The draw will be a symbolic starting point for the World Cup to be held in North America, focusing the world's attention on the path the teams will take towards winning the title.

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