The men’s FIFA World Cup draw 2026 is captivating the soccer world, and it has brought out stars across all sports.
Prior to the draw, countless athletes and celebrities appeared at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
Here are some of the faces that showed up on Friday morning:
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Robert Kraft’s (left) Patriots are 11-2 this season. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Nicole Scherzinger performed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Canadian Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky speaks on stage during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Stephanie Scarbrough / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)