Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest ever, with 48 teams competing. The tournament will start on June 11 in Mexico City and will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Key Facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32.
- Games will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, starting on June 11.
- The final match will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
- The tournament duration will be 39 days, the longest in World Cup history.
- The United States will host games in 11 cities; Canada and Mexico will each host games in three cities.
- Forty-two of the 48 teams have already qualified.
- Argentina are the defending champions from the 2022 World Cup.
- Players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to play, marking potentially their last World Cup appearances.
