The 2026 World Cup draw is set to become one of the most star-studded events of the year — and not just because of the football.
On Friday, Washington D.C.’s iconic Kennedy Center will transform into a full-on red carpet production, bringing together global entertainment figures and giving the tournament an unmistakable Hollywood flavor.

FIFA wants a show, a spectacle, and a cultural moment capable of capturing mainstream attention in the U.S.
That’s why the lineup looks more like a blockbuster film premiere than a traditional sports ceremony.

Heidi Klum, one of the most recognizable supermodels and TV personalities in the world, will host the event alongside actor and comedian Kevin Hart, a household name in American entertainment.
A World Cup with the energy of a Hollywood premiere? That’s exactly the plan.

A Global Production Tailored for Primetime Audiences

The draw takes place on December 5 at 12 PM ET, setting the stage for the biggest World Cup in history:
48 national teams, three host countries (United States, Mexico and Canada), and a massive worldwide audience waiting to see the first official glimpse of the tournament’s group stage.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be in attendance, while millions watch the ceremony live as the countdown to the 2026 summer showdown officially begins.

For Klum, this is a return to familiar territory. She also hosted the 2006 World Cup draw in Germany, and now steps back into the spotlight exactly twenty years later.

“The World Cup brings the world together like nothing else,” she said.
“Being part of that magic again — now with three host nations and 48 teams — is an incredible honor.”

Live Music, Iconic Performers and a Touch of Nostalgia

The entertainment lineup mixes eras, sounds and generations.
Among the confirmed performers:

• Nicole Scherzinger
• Robbie Williams
• Village People
• Andrea Bocelli

It’s a setlist built for global audiences — part modern pop, part classic nostalgia — all wrapped in a production that feels closer to the Grammy Awards than a typical FIFA event.

A Host With World Cup Roots

Hollywood actor Danny Ramírez will play a key role interviewing football legends during the event.
Born in the U.S. to a family with deep Latin American roots, Ramírez spoke about what this moment means to him:

“I grew up playing football. To be here, with this World Cup taking place in the country where I was born — and also in Mexico, which is part of my heritage — it’s a dream.”

A Draw Reimagined as a Global Entertainment Event

With celebrity hosts, live performances and a cinematic stage in the U.S. capital, the 2026 World Cup Draw is shaping up as far more than a procedural moment.
It’s a cultural statement: FIFA announcing itself to the American mainstream with the unmistakable polish and spectacle of Hollywood.

Lights. Cameras.
And the biggest football tournament on Earth.