FIFA World Cup 2026
The 23rd FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026: the first 48-team, 104-match edition, played in 16 host cities and won by Spain, who beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 was co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States between 11 June and 19 July 2026, in 16 host cities: Vancouver and Toronto (Canada); Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey (Mexico); and Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle (USA).
It was the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches, replacing the 32-team, eight-group format used through 2022.
Spain won the tournament, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium; it was Spain's second title.
FIFA reported a record total stadium attendance of 6,810,966 for the 23rd edition, with 308 goals scored across the tournament's 39 days.
England finished third after beating France 6-4 in the bronze final at Miami Stadium, their best finish since winning in 1966; France finished fourth.
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