Rules & Triggers
Is the World Cup draw really random?
Quick Answer
Yes, within constraints. Teams are placed in 4 pots based on FIFA rankings, and the draw is random within each pot. However, rules prevent same-confederation teams from being in the same group (except UEFA, which allows max 2 per group).
Detailed Explanation
The draw uses physical balls drawn from pots. Pot 1 contains top-ranked teams plus hosts. The randomness is real, but geographic and confederation rules create constraints that limit possible outcomes.
📌Key Points
- 1Random within seeding pots
- 2Pot 1 = top 7 + host nation
- 3Same confederation teams separated
- 4UEFA exception: max 2 per group
- 5Draw is conducted live with witnesses
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