2026 WORLD CUP
Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970 and World Cup Trophy from 1974 to present
The 2026 World Cup, will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the 23rd edition of this interplanetary competition, Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be the host countries. This is the first time in history that the 2026 World Cup will be held in three different host countries and will feature 48 teams instead of the usual 32.
After defeating France (3-3, 4-2 on penalties) at the 2022 World Cup, Argentina will defend its title and attempt to become the third team in history to retain its crown in two consecutive editions.
The opening match will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The grand finale will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in New York.
2026 World Cup - Qualified Teams
Miroslave Klose (Germany), holds the record for the most goals scored in the World Cup with 16 goals over 4 editions
The 2026 World Cup will see the participation of 48 teams. The qualified teams are:
Asia:
Japan, IR Iran, Jordany, Uzbekistan, Australia, South Korea
Africa:
North and Central America, plus the Caribbean:
Canada, Mexico, USA
South America:
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador
Oceania:
New-Zealand
Europe:
Stadiums-United States
Stadiums-Canada
Stadiums-Mexico
World Cup Winners
The 2026 World Cup will be the 23rd edition since 1930. Only 8 countries have won the trophy:
Brazil:5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Germany: 4 (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
Italy: 4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
Argentina: 3 (1978, 1986, 2022)
France: 2 (1998, 2018)
Uruguay: 2 (1930, 1950)
England: 1 (1966)
Spain: 1 (2010)
