What is Tournament Draw? Football Definition & Meaning
Definition
The official event where qualified teams are placed into groups for the tournament.
World Cup 2026 Rules & Context
The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place on December 5, 2025. Pots were sorted by FIFA rankings to distribute strength evenly across groups A to L.
Practical Example
“The final draw placed Poland in Group A alongside hosts Mexico.”
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