Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Concerns have been raised about ticket access and other logistical issues, but the focus remains on the soccer competition itself. The U.S. men's soccer team hopes to perform well on home soil.
Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- There are concerns about ticket availability and the presence of law enforcement at games.
- The tournament is expected to be the last for soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The U.S. men's soccer team aims to succeed in front of a home crowd.
- The event's draw took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., sorting teams into 12 groups.
- The U.S. team was drawn to play against Australia, Paraguay, and a yet-to-be-determined European team.
- The World Cup features 48 teams, allowing more opportunities for various nations to compete.
