VIDEO SHOWS: FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY 2026 ON DISPLAY IN WASHINGTON D.C. / SOUNDBITE OF ENGLAND LEGEND RIO FERDINAND, HOST OF THE DRAW CEREMONY COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES (DECEMBER 3, 2025) (FIFA - Editorial use only, no resale, no monetisation) SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: The FIFA World Trophy has arrived in Washington DC, touring some of the United States capital’s most iconic sites ahead of the much-anticipated Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place on Friday (December 5). Football’s ultimate prize was then showcased at the legendary John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand and FIFA representatives welcomed media for an exclusive sneak peek of the draw hall. The former England captain shared his pride and excitement as he prepares to conduct the historic 48-team Final Draw alongside award-winning broadcaster Samantha Johnson on Friday. A stellar line-up of draw assistants — Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Aaron Judge and Shaquille O’Neal — will join the proceedings in a remarkable crossover of global sporting greats, with special guest Eli Manning bringing additional star power as the event’s red carpet host. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)
