More teams, more drama: World Cup 2026 set to rewrite football history
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by America, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams in a new tournament format, making it the largest World Cup ever with 104 matches across 16 stadiums.
Key Points
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by America, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams, up from the previous 32.
- The tournament will have 104 matches played in 16 stadiums across 16 cities in three countries over 39 days.
- Four new nations—Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan—are making their first World Cup appearances in 2026.
- Brazil remains the only nation to participate in every World Cup, holding the record for the most titles at five.
