TWashington, the capital of the United States, is the lifeblood of soccer. The Kennedy Center, one of the city’s most important cultural centers, is making final preparations to host the draw for the 23rd World Cup.
The composition of the 12 groups for the first 48-team World Cup will be revealed tomorrow at noon US time.
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With 42 spots already confirmed, Spain is one of a dozen teams to be seeded, with the remaining six teams to be revealed after the play-offs in March.FIFA President Gianni Infantino will preside over the draw, which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last for about two hours, after which coaches and others will take to the stage in the mixed zone to analyze the progress.
Unlike previous World Cups, teams will not leave the Kennedy Center with a clear path. You will have to wait until Saturday to confirm the date, time and stadium of the game. The FIFA committee, chaired by Infantino, will distribute matches according to criteria of interest and convenience. It is clear that Argentina will play at least two of their three first-round matches in Miami, so a draw will likely depend heavily.
