FIFA takes surprise World Cup 2026 draw decision amid Gianni Infantino controversy

FIFA has announced that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on December 14, 2023

The decision comes as a surprise as FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under investigation for corruption.

The draw will determine the groups for the 2026 World Cup.

The tournament will be the first to be expanded to 48 teams and will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

FIFA has been embroiled in a corruption scandal for several years

Infantino is accused of receiving bribes from several companies in exchange for awarding them lucrative contracts.

He has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is expected to be a major event in the world of soccer. The tournament will be the first to be held in North America since 1994.

The United States, Mexico, and Canada are all expected to be among the favorites to win the tournament.

The draw will determine which teams will face each other in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage will begin on June 20, 2026 and the final will be held on July 12, 2026.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be one of the most exciting tournaments in history. The expansion to 48 teams will create more opportunities for teams from around the world to participate.

The tournament will also be a major boost to the economies of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be a major milestone in the build-up to the tournament. The draw will determine the groups for the tournament and will give fans a glimpse of the potential matchups.