Let's Know Everything About the Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026!
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the three North American countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It goes without saying that the excitement and attraction of World Cup football never diminishes, so after the end of a World Cup, football fans wait to watch the upcoming World Cup. Football World Cup doesn't just stop at the football game, the host country, the city, the stadium, the venue, the format, and the number of participating teams - these are all things that football fans are excited to know about. Just as every World Cup football becomes a part of history with results, records, host, and audience participation, so the 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing all the surprises. This blog is about all these updates, information, and details of the 2026 World Cup hosts and arrangements, records and schedule, Rules, team selections, and many more. So, keep reading,
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be held from June to July 2026 in three North American countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, while the event will return to its traditional Northern Summer Schedule (June to July). The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup was held in November and December in Qatar (2022 Qatar World Cup).
Who is the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) and the tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities from three North American nations. This will be the first Football World Cup in FIFA World Cup history to be jointly hosted by three countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States).
It will be the first World Cup to be hosted by multiple countries since 2002 (Japan and Korea) and Mexico will be the first country to host or co-host the Men's Football World Cup three times. On the other hand, this will be America's second FIFA World Cup after 1994, while it will be Canada's first time to host or co-host a men's World Cup tournament (2026 FIFA World Cup).
How many teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup(Canada, Mexico, and the United States) will be a record 48 teams from 6 Confederations will be included, an expansion from the traditional 32 teams.
How many matches will be played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) will be a record eighty (80) matches, among them the United States will host 60 matches, including every match from the Quarterfinals onwards while neighboring Canada and Mexico will each host 10 matches, making a total of 80 matches.
Where are the venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in three North American countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) and the tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities from three North American countries. Host cities and venues of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are;
- West Region: Guadalajara (Mexico), Los Angeles (USA), San Francisco Bay Area (USA), Seattle (USA), and Vancouver (Canada).
- Central Region: Atlanta (USA), Dallas (USA), Houston (USA), Kansas City (USA), Mexico City (Mexico), and Monterrey (Mexico).
- East Region: Boston (USA), Miami (USA), New York/New Jersey (USA), Philadelphia (USA), and Toronto (Canada).
How many matches will be played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA?
The United States will host 60 matches, including every match from the Quarterfinals onwards while 11 cities will be the host and venues. The cities are Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
How many matches will be played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada?
Canada will host 10 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while two major cities will be the host and venues for those ten games in Vancouver, and Toronto.
How many matches will be played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico?
Mexico will host 10 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while three major cities will be the host and venues for those ten games in Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City (the Capital of Mexico).
Which cities in the USA will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
11 cities in the United States will be the host and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
Which cities in Canada will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
2 cities in Canada will be the host and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Vancouver, and Toronto.
Which cities in Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
3 cities in Mexico will be the host and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Monterrey, and Mexico City (the Capital of Mexico).
Which country will host the FIFA World Cup three times?
Mexico will be the first country ever to host and co-host the FIFA Football World Cup for the third time in history, while Mexico has hosted the FIFA Football World Cup twice in 1970, and 1986.
How many teams from Asia will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
9 teams from AFC (Asia) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup among them 8 teams directly and 1 team through a play-off, making a total of 9 teams.
How many teams from Africa will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
10 teams from CAF (Africa) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, among them 9 teams directly and 1 team through a play-off, making a total of 10 teams.
How many teams from CONCACAF will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
8 teams from CONCACAF (North and Central America, plus the Caribbean) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, among them 6 teams directly, and 2 teams through a play-off, making a total of 8 teams.
How many teams from South America will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
7 teams from CONMEBOL (South America) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, among them 6 teams directly and 1 team through a play-off, making a total of 7 teams.
How many teams from Oceania will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
2 teams from OFC (Oceania) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, among them 1 team directly and 1 team through a play-off, making a total of 2 teams.
How many teams from Europe will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
16 teams from UEFA (Europe) will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, among them 16 teams directly playing in the World Cup.
Here is the list of Participating Teams and the Regional Allocation:
- Asia (AFC): Eight Direct Spots+ One for the World Play-off
- Africa (CAF): Nine Direct Spots + One for the World Play-off
- North America and Central + the Caribbean (CONCACAF): Six Direct Spots + Two for the World Play-off
- South America (CONMEBOL): Six Direct Spots + One for the World Play-off
- Oceania (OFC): One Direct Spot + One for the World Play-off
- Europe (UEFA): 16 Direct Spots
What stadiums will be used for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, will be jointly hosted by three North American countries, while 60 World Cup matches will be played in 16 stadiums. Among these stadiums, two stadiums in Canada, 3 stadiums in Mexico, and 11 stadiums in America have been finalized. These stadiums are;
Stadiums in Canada to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup are:
- BC Place Stadium (Vancouver) with a capacity of 54,500.
- BMO Field Stadium (Toronto) with a capacity of 45, 736
Stadiums in Mexico to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup are:
- Estadio Aztecadagger (Mexico City) with a capacity of 87,523
- The Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) with a capacity of 49,850
- Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) with a capacity of 53,460
Stadiums in the USA to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup are:
- MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) with a capacity of 82,500
- AT&T Stadium (Dallas) with a capacity of 105,000
- Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) with a capacity of 76,640
- NRG Stadium (Houston) with a capacity of 80,000
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) with a capacity of 75,000
- SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) with a capacity of 100,240
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) with a capacity of 69,328
- Lumen Field (Seattle) with a capacity of 72,000
- Levi's Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area) with a capacity of 75,000
- Gillette Stadium (Boston) with a capacity of 70,000
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) with a capacity of 67,500
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