World Cup 2026 Draw: Home Nations Await Fate (47 characters)

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World Cup 2026 Draw: Home Nations Await Fate (47 characters)
The stage is set at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , where the football world converges today for one of the most anticipated events in the sport's calendar: the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw .  As the curtain rises on this expanded 48-team extravaganza—co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico —the eyes of billions will turn to the Potomac River backdrop.  For the home nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland , this is a pivotal moment of hope and nerves, with two already secured in the fray and the other two teetering on the edge of glory via March 2026 playoffs . The draw, kicking off at 12:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. GMT), promises glamour and drama.  Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart , supermodel Heidi Klum , and actor Danny Ramirez , the ceremony will feature star-studded assistants pulling the lots: NFL legend Tom Brady , NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal , hockey great Wayne Gretzky , and MLB's Aaron Judge .  Musical interludes from Andrea Bocell…