FIFA World Cup 2026
USA · Canada · Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first edition hosted by three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the first World Cup with 48 teams. Expect a longer tournament, more matches, and a truly continental atmosphere across North America.
Hosts
United States · Canada · Mexico
Teams
48
Matches
104
Cities
16
Season
June–July 2026
Final
MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
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Latest drops
2026-06-13
Pele’s 1958 World Cup winners’ medal set to fetch £500,000
The medal is part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists BUDDS, estimated to fetch £2 million in total.
2026-06-12
US set for first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
US players led by Christian Pulisic need to prove themselves against the world’s best while coping with the pressure of playing in front of home fans.
2026-06-12
Australia’s coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
Tony Popovic signed a contract extension ahead of the World Cup opener against Turkey, keeping him in charge through to the Asian Cup early next year.
2026-06-12
South Korea coach hails team unity after comeback win over Czechs
South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo said his pre-match message was simple, never give up and stay united as one team.
2026-06-12
Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
A crush at a fan zone and protests near the stadium contrasted with the festive atmosphere inside the Azteca, where the opening ceremony was held.
2026-06-12
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
Ladislav Krejci put his side ahead against the run of play in the 59th minute, but Hwang In-beom equalised eight minutes later with a composed finish over the goalkeeper.
2026-06-12
Haaland enjoys Stanley Cup Final game before World Cup debut
A smiling Erling Haaland waved to fans after he and his teammates appeared on the giant scoreboard at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
2026-06-12
Toronto cancels World Cup fan festival due to severe weather risk
Organisers said the Fifa Fan Festival in Toronto was evacuated as a precaution due to the risk of lightning.
2026-06-12
Bosnia to play with passion and pride in opener, says Barbarez
Despite Bosnia being ranked 64th, coach Sergej Barbarez is confident his side can compete on football’s biggest stage.
2026-06-12
United States prepare for tough World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles
The US begin their Group D campaign on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with coach Mauricio Pochettino saying the squad is physically, tactically and emotionally ready.
2026-06-12
Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
Wataru Endo pulled out of the tournament after failing to recover from a foot injury, and was replaced in Japan's squad by Borussia Monchengladbach's Shuto Machino.
2026-06-12
Aguirre says Mexico beat cramps and stage fright in World Cup opener
Coach Javier Aguirre said his players were initially awed by the stadium and suffered a touch of stage fright, but insisted they never looked out of place and could easily have scored four goals.
2026-06-12
Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
José Mourinho made a sensational return to Real Madrid on Thursday, signing a three-year deal to take charge of the Spanish giant 13 years after his departure.
2026-06-12
Iran players conduct first open practice at Tijuana camp
Players took part in a light recovery session under sunny skies after playing Xolos de Tijuana’s Under-21 team the previous day.
2026-06-12
Senesi called up to Argentina World Cup squad
Marcos Senesi was called up to the world champions’ 26-man squad after Leonardo Balerdi suffered a leg injury earlier this month.
2026-06-12
Pulisic ‘ready to battle’ Paraguay in US World Cup opener
With the US hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994 alongside Mexico and Canada, Christian Pulisic believes the Americans have what it takes to challenge any team in the tournament.
2026-06-12
Brazil’s Alisson sees no advantage for teams tipped as World Cup favourites
Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson Becker said though his side may not be among the favourites for the 2026 World Cup like neighbours Argentina, he is confident the five-time champions can rise to the occasion.
2026-06-12
World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking early advantage
Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, the biggest World Cup in history runs until the July 19 final in New Jersey.