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- But the intrigue is already here, swept across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the famous tournament readies for its first trek to North America since 1994. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFIFA is embracing the spotlight ahead of Friday's World Cup draw.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino already hinted that he would award a peace prize to "close friend" Donald Trump.
- Meanwhile, the site of the festivities, Washington D. C.'s Kennedy Center, is under scrutiny from Senate Democrats — some of whom launched a probe into allegations of cronyism and corruption within on of the nation's foremost art institutes. Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum will be hosting the event.
- There's even a live band for the showcase, one whose refrain has become all-too-familiar at sporting events over the years. With that, here's what you need to know about the Village People, the musical act enlisted to perform during Friday's World Cup draw.2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup ticketsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWho are the Village People?The Village People are an American disco group that found success throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
- The group's name pays homage to Greenwich Village, the Manhattan neighborhood that served as a hub of gay life in the 1970s. The group was the brainchild of French composers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo.