WASHINGTON, D.C. – New York Yankees star Aaron Judge joins the celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. This event, which will define the tournament groups, will mark a milestone by featuring 48 participating teams. The draw, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET in the American capital, will be led by Rio Ferdinand, former footballer and English football legend. Judge, along with other prominent figures, will be one of the four assistants participating in the event.
Alongside Judge, other legends of the world of sports will share the stage:
- Tom Brady, American football star.
- Shaquille O’Neal, basketball icon.
- Wayne Gretzky, ice hockey legend.
A Special Moment for Judge
The 2026 World Cup, jointly organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first in its history with 48 teams, distributed in 12 groups of four national teams each. The grand final will be played on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge’s participation in global sporting events will continue months later, when he assumes the role of captain of the United States team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the most important international tournament in his discipline.I follow soccer closely, so being part of the World Cup draw is incredibly special. With the final scheduled for New York/New Jersey —right where I play— I can’t wait to see which teams will fight for the title in our own backyard
Aaron Judge
