The world's premier international football competition returns in 2026, with a number of firsts as it is co-hosted across three countries and features 48 teams.

Co-hosting the FIFA World Cup—which had been banned by FIFA after the 2002 World Cup —was approved for the 2026 World Cup, though not limited to a specific number but instead evaluated on a …

Dec 17, 2025 · The World Cup is going big for the 2026 edition of soccer's most illustrious tournament, expanding to 48 teams for the first time ever in the joint-hosted tournament held in USA, Canada, …

Dec 11, 2025 · The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums have been confirmed for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.

Dec 23, 2025 · North America will be the center of the sporting world during the summer of 2026 as the World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

11 hours ago · The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an international men’s football (soccer) tournament which will take place in North America, with matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 16 …

Dec 6, 2025 · Here's what to know about the tournament's format, groups and more. What is the 2026 FIFA World Cup format? The World Cup draw Friday separated 48 teams (and placeholders) into 12 …