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Here are the translation options (all under 255 characters): 1. Which Teams Are in the Group of Death? Don't Miss the 2026 World Cup Draw Schedule! 2. Who's in the Group of Death? Don't Miss the 2026 World Cup Draw! 3. The Group of Death: Who's In? Don't Miss the 2026 World Cup Draw Schedule! All versions accurately convey the urgency and use the standard football term "Group of Death" for "Grup Neraka".

Friday, 5 December 2025 | 08:48

Author: Arif S

Piala Dunia 2026
Illustration - World Cup 2026.
Source: Antara

The 2026 World Cup draw enters a crucial stage. The group draw will take place in Washington DC, United States, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, early morning Western Indonesian Time (WIB). This marks a pivotal moment determining the path of 48 nations toward the world's biggest football stage.

As one of the most vital phases in the 2026 World Cup, this draw will divide the 48 participating national teams into 12 groups.

This format inaugurates a new tournament era, with group placements influencing competition dynamics from the opening matches.

FIFA has already released the pot allocations, with separation based on rankings ensuring seeded teams avoid each other in the 2026 World Cup finals. Twelve nations have been designated as top seeds occupying Pot 1.

In the seeded lineup, host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico stand alongside global powerhouses like Spain, Argentina, France, Brazil, and England.

Each group will feature four teams from different pots, including one seeded nation, according to FIFA's new format.

For Indonesian football fans, the draw can be viewed via TVRI Sport, FIFA.com, and FIFA's YouTube channel. Extensive broadcast coverage ensures global audiences won't miss this significant moment.

With surprising pot compositions and a more competitive new format, the 2026 World Cup draw stands among the most anticipated events in recent decades.

The world now awaits the matchups and emerging competitive landscape toward this unprecedented three-nation tournament.