With 48 teams, three host countries and a brand new format, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to mark a new era in the history of world football. The XXIII FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held – for the first time – in 16 cities, with 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada. Also for the first time, the World Cup will have the largest expansion in its history, with the participation of 48 national teams , a 50% increase compared to the 32 teams in the last World Cup,