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FIFA has announced a star-studded entertainment lineup for the Final Draw of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

The ceremony will be co-hosted by supermodel and television personality Heidi Klum, comedian and actor Kevin Hart, and actor-producer Danny Ramirez.

Millions of viewers are expected to watch as preparations intensify for the first-ever 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Klum said returning to the World Cup draw two decades after her first appearance was a special honour.

“To be hosting the final draw again, after having been involved in this show 20 years ago in my home country, is truly extraordinary,” she said.

“The World Cup brings the world together like nothing else, and being part of that magic again, on an even bigger stage involving three host countries and 48 teams, is an incredible honour.”

Ramirez also highlighted the personal significance of his role.

“As someone who grew up playing football, getting to co-host the draw and meet and speak with World Cup legends at such a high-profile event is a dream,” he said. “With this tournament coming to the United States, where I was born, and Mexico, where some of my roots lie, it is even more special – and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this show.”

The entertainment lineup will include live performances by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, British pop star Robbie Williams and American singer Nicole Scherzinger, with disco group Village People set to close the show with their global hit “Y.M.C.A.”

FIFA said details of the draw conductors and assistants will be announced later.