“Venezuela’s Missed Opportunity: Potential World Cup Group Revealed”
This past Friday, the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During the event, it was announced that Bolivia will represent continental playoff position two after surpassing Venezuela in the South American qualifiers. Bolivia finished seventh in South America, aiming to return to the World Cup after a 32-year absence.
Bolivia’s semifinal opponent in the playoff will be Suriname. Should they prevail, they would face Iraq in the final round. This playoff opportunity would have been Venezuela’s had they managed to qualify. If Venezuela had advanced to the World Cup, they would have been placed in a challenging group alongside France, Senegal, and Norway. Each of these teams is currently performing well, posing a strong challenge for any playoff victor.
World Cup 2026 Schedule Announcement
The FIFA will reveal the complete World Cup 2026 schedule on Saturday, December 6. This announcement will include crucial dates and times for all matches. Like the draw, this unveil will also take place at noon in Washington.
- December 6: Schedule announcement date
- March: Final confirmation of the complete calendar
On this occasion, FIFA is expected to confirm the tournament venues. The final schedule will emerge after the completion of six remaining qualifying spots through European and FIFA qualifiers.
Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2026
- First World Cup to feature 48 teams.
- Total of 104 matches will be played.
- Event hosted across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Nearly two million tickets already sold.
The FIFA World Cup is the premier event in global football, and the upcoming tournament promises to deliver unprecedented excitement and competition.
