Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams competing across 16 cities starting June 11, 2026. Nepalese fans will watch matches in late-night to early-morning time slots, with new formats and historic debut nations marking this largest-ever tournament.
Key Points
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams, the most in tournament history.
- Matches start on June 11, 2026, with Nepalese viewers facing late-night to early-morning viewing times due to time differences.
- A new Round of 32 knockout stage is introduced following the group stage, expanding the tournament format.
- Several nations, including Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan, will make their World Cup debuts under the expanded 48-team format.
