Host Country: USA
The 23rd World Cup involves 48 teams who will play a total of 104 matches. These will be played in 16 venues located in 16 cities across the United States, and selected matches being played in Candada and Mexico.
Date of the Finals: June 11 - July 19
Number of Venues: 16 (16 Host Cities)
The 2026 tournament in the USA will be the 23rd World Cup, and takes place June 11 and July 19, 2026.
It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries, with the United States hosting the majority of the matches, and Canada and Mexico have also been chosen to host selected matches. This makes it the first tournament to be hosted by three nations, and it is the first North American World Cup since 1994.
This will be the first ever tournament to involve 48 teams, increased from 32 from the previous tournaments.
As the host countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States gain automatic qualification.
The current holders are Argentina, who beat France 3-2 at the 2022 final held in Lussail, Qatar.
Visit the Official Website: FIFA World Cup 2026
Ticket Information:
Canada: Toronto, Vanvouver
Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York / New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area
| YEAR | WINNER |
| 2022 | Argentina |
| 2018 | France |
| 2014 | Germany |
| 2010 | Spain |
| 2006 | Italy |
| 2002 | Brazil |
| 1998 | France |
| 1994 | Brazil |
| 1990 | West Germany |
| 1986 | Argentina |
| 1982 | Italy |
| 1978 | Argentina |
| 1974 | West Germany |
| 1970 | Brazil |
| 1966 | England |
| 1962 | Brazil |
| 1958 | Brazil |
Won most by: Brazil - 5 times winners
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