Heidi Klum and Robbie Williams lead celebs at World Cup 2026 draw as they pose on red carpet
Some of the biggest names have arrived in Washington DC
SOME of the biggest celebrities and sports stars have been arriving on the red carpet ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw.
England and Scotland are among the sides to have booked their place in the tournament.
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will have to negotiate the play-offs next year.
Heidi Klum is hosting the World Cup draw alongside comedian Kevin Hart and actor Danny Ramirez at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.
And the supermodel, who previously took part in the 2006 tournament draw in her native Germany, was among the first names on the red carpet.
Klum, 52, stunned in two different dresses ahead of the extravaganza in the American capital.
Robbie Williams, who has been named among the musicians to perform on stage during the evening, also posed on the red carpet in a purple suit.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger will be giving live performances as well.
Following the draw, iconic group Village People will play their classic hit YMCA.
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Fifa President Gianni Infantino gave a thumbs up to the cameras ahead of the big night when he arrived on the red carpet.
He then posed alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prior to proceedings getting underway.
Brazilian legends Cafu, Ronaldo and Kaka were among those to head to Washington DC, while former Italian World Cup winners Alessandro Del Piero and Marco Materrazi were in attendance as well.
Former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao was seen on the red carpet with his wife, singer Lorelei Taron.
England boss Thomas Tuchel, who led the Three Lions to an unbeaten qualification campaign, was all smiles following his arrival.
He met up with Rio Ferdinand, who is playing a key role in proceedings, on the World Cup draw’s red carpet.
