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- Others emerge from football factories, including Brazil and Argentina.
- All will find a home at the stadiums that pockmark the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Friday, we’ll learn just who the likes of Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi will play against when they take the field for their respective teams.
- There will be plenty of pomp and circumstance before the draw actually begins, however.
- Between musical performances and speeches from heads of state, shows like Friday’s have a tendency to drag. So, just when does the World Cup draw actually start?
- The Sporting News has you covered.2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup ticketsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat time does the World Cup draw start?Date: Friday, Dec.