The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams competing across multiple host cities in North America.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Edition | 23rd FIFA World Cup |
| Organized By | FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) |
| Official Website | fifa.com/worldcup2026 |
| Host Countries | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Tournament Dates | June 11 - July 19, 2026 |
| Total Teams | 48 Teams |
| Total Matches | 104 Matches |
| Group Format | 12 Groups of 4 teams each |
| Group Stage Qualification | Top 2 teams from each group + 8 best third-placed teams qualify for Round of 32 |
| Group Stage Matches | 72 Matches |
| Knockout Stage | Round of 32 - Round of 16 - Quarterfinals - Semifinals - Final |
| Total Host Cities | 16 Cities |
| Host Cities (USA) | Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle |
| Host Cities (Canada) | Toronto, Vancouver |
| Host Cities (Mexico) | Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey |
| Opening Match Venue | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Final Match Venue | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
| Defending Champion | Argentina (Winner of FIFA World Cup 2022) |
| First World Cup With 48 Teams | Yes |
| Previous Tournament | 2022 FIFA World Cup (Qatar) |
| Next Tournament | 2030 FIFA World Cup |
Abot FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd edition of the world's most prestigious football tournament. For the first time in history, the event will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will feature an expanded format with 48 national teams competing for the championship. This will be the largest FIFA World Cup ever organized, both in terms of teams and total matches.
A total of 16 host cities across North America will stage matches during the tournament. The United States will host the majority of the games, while Canada and Mexico will each host several group-stage fixtures. The opening match is expected to be held at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while the final is planned for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. With 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four, the top two teams from each group along with the eight best third-placed teams will advance to the knockout stage. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the qualification process and the official group draw ahead of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup History
| Year | Host Nation | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Third place | Number of teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | Argentina | 3-3 (4-2p) | France | Croatia | 32 |
| 2018 | Russia | France | 4-2 | Croatia | Belgium | 32 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Germany | 1-0 | Argentina | Netherlands | 32 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Spain | 1-0 | Netherlands | Germany | 32 |
| 2006 | Germany | Italy | 1-1 (5-3p) | France | Germany | 32 |
| 2002 | South Korea & Japan | Brazil | 2-0 | Germany | Turkey | 32 |
| 1998 | France | France | 3-0 | Brazil | Croatia | 32 |
| 1994 | United States | Brazil | 0-0 (3-2p) | Italy | Sweden | 24 |
| 1990 | Italy | West Germany | 1-0 | Argentina | Italy | 24 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Argentina | 3-2 | West Germany | France | 24 |
| 1982 | Spain | Italy | 3-1 | West Germany | Poland | 24 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Argentina | 3-1 | Netherlands | Brazil | 16 |
| 1974 | West Germany | West Germany | 2-1 | Netherlands | Poland | 16 |
| 1970 | Mexico | Brazil | 4-1 | Italy | West Germany | 16 |
| 1966 | England | England | 4-2 | West Germany | Portugal | 16 |
| 1962 | Chile | Brazil | 3-1 | Czechoslovakia | Chile | 16 |
| 1958 | Sweden | Brazil | 5-2 | Sweden | France | 16 |
| 1954 | Switzerland | West Germany | 3-2 | Hungary | Austria | 16 |
| 1950 | Brazil | Uruguay | 2-1 | Brazil | Sweden | 13 |
| 1938 | France | Italy | 4-2 | Hungary | Brazil | 15 |
| 1934 | Italy | Italy | 2-1 | Czechoslovakia | Germany | 16 |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Uruguay | 4-2 | Argentina | United States | 13 |
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