FIFA World Cup 2026
About this event
The FIFA World Cup 2026 represents a historic milestone as the first tournament featuring 48 national teams and 104 matches staged across 16 world-class venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Interesting facts about FIFA World Cup 2026
It is the first FIFA World Cup hosted jointly by three distinct nations.
Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca became the first venue to host matches across three separate World Cup editions (1970, 1986, and 2026).
The expanded 48-team format introduced a brand-new Round of 32 knockout stage.
The solid 18-karat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy stands 36.8 cm tall and weighs 6.175 kg (13.6 lb) with two layers of green malachite.
Brazil holds the all-time record with 5 World Cup titles, followed by Germany and Italy with 4 each.
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