The Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup is underway and will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D. C. There, representatives of 48 teams will learn the official tournament schedule.
To host an event of this magnitude, FIFA chose a figure of international renown: Heidi Klum, model, businesswoman and presenter with an extensive career in the entertainment industry.
Heidi Klum: from German model to global showbiz star
Heidi Klum’s career began almost by chance. Born in Germany, she took her first big leap in 1992 when a friend encouraged her to participate in a modeling contest published in a magazine. She won the contest by popular vote and was awarded a contract in New York, the gateway to the international market.
Her definitive recognition came when she became one of the most famous faces of Victoria’s Secret, where she achieved the status of “angel”, a title reserved for the brand’s most influential models. From then on, Klum expanded her professional activity, creating lines of clothing, footwear and accessories that consolidated her name as a commercial brand.
This popularity also allowed him to make his way behind the cameras: he produced, designed and built television projects with his own stamp.
A benchmark in television: reality, talent and constant presence
Beyond the catwalks, Heidi Klum has become a key figure in American television. Her most emblematic project was
In parallel, Klum sits on the jury of America’s Got Talent, one of the most watched talent shows in the country. She also maintains ties with Germany as co-producer of Germany’s Next Top Model, reinforcing her relationship with fashion and the screen.
Personal life: family, nationality and present in the U.S.
Based in Los Angeles for years, Heidi Klum is the mother of four children: Leni, Henry, Johan and Lou. Her marriage to British singer Seal (who adopted her eldest daughter and accompanied her birth) made her a regular figure in the international press until their separation in 2012. The divorce was settled in 2015 and the two maintain a cordial relationship.
Klum is a U.S. citizen, which facilitates her permanent activity in the American entertainment industry. Her participation in the World Cup draw reaffirms her status as a personality with global reach.
