VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan attends the draw for the 2026 World Cup.
At 00:00 on December 6th, the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (USA); watch on FIFA.com, featuring a performance by Andrea Bocelli.
Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan, Standing Committee Member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), will represent Vietnamese football at the draw for the 2026 World Cup Finals at 00:00 on December 6th (Vietnam time) at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (USA).
The event marked a milestone as the first World Cup to expand to 48 teams, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The draw will be held in an expanded tournament format.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to expand to 48 teams. The draw therefore becomes a crucial preparatory step for the upcoming summer, as the pairings and journeys of the participating teams are determined.
Global entertainment stage
FIFA turned the draw into an entertainment extravaganza with three hosts: supermodel Heidi Klum, comedian Kevin Hart, and actor Danny Ramirez.
- Performing artists: Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger.
- Special performance: Village People with the classic hit "YMCA".
How to follow the draw and the people who assist with it.
FIFA has announced that the list of football legends assisting with the draw will be released soon, just before the draw begins. Vietnamese fans can follow the entire process live on FIFA.com and the official FIFA World Cup social media platforms.
The presence of Vietnamese football
The attendance of VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan at the draw ceremony demonstrates the presence of Vietnamese football at one of the most important events of the year in world football, in the context of the expanded 2026 World Cup promising many new experiences for fans worldwide.
Quick information
- Time: 00:00 on December 6th (Vietnam time).
- Location: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (USA).
- Representing Vietnam: Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan – AFC Executive Committee Member, President of VFF.
- Presenters: Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, Danny Ramirez.
- Performing artists: Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger; Village People with “YMCA”.
- Where to watch live: FIFA.com and the official FIFA World Cup social media platforms.
With the expansion to 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup promises to bring many exciting things for fans next summer.
