Let’s Get Ready to Rumble in 2026 — From the World Cup Stadiums to the UFC at the White HouseThe biggest World Cup in history is about to make a big statement on American soil. The group draw for the record-setting 2026 FIFA World Cup — featuring an unprecedented 48 national teams — is locked in for December 5, 2025, at noon local time. It’s the first World Cup to expand to 48 teams across 12 groups, leading into a knockout stage that starts with the Round of 32. On July 4, 2026 — America’s 250th birthday — the White House South Lawn will host the first-ever UFC event at a presidential residence. Two of the world’s biggest spectacles — the FIFA World Cup and UFC — will collide in one summer, creating an unmatched celebration of athletic power, competition, and entertainment.