U.S. to host 2026 World Cup, with neighbors
Summary
North America will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico sharing matches. The U.S.-led bid won by a large margin over Morocco and will include 48 teams playing 80 games, with most matches in the U.S.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The tournament will expand from 32 to 48 teams and include 80 matches.
- The U.S. will host around 60 games, Canada and Mexico about 10 each.
- The vote took place in Moscow, with the North American bid receiving 134 votes versus Morocco’s 65.
- All 16 stadiums needed already exist in North America, unlike Morocco, which needed to build or update all its venues.
- Hosting the event is expected to generate about $14 billion in revenue.
- Canada will host World Cup matches for the first time in men’s soccer, and Mexico will host for the first time since 1986.
- The final match is proposed for MetLife Stadium near New York City.
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