Personalize your FOX Sports experience by adding your favorites. As we anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, here’s what to know about this exciting tournament. Set to be the 23rd edition, the 2026 World Cup will be held in North America and will feature a record 48 teams. This tournament is also distinctive as it will be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FOX Sports provides comprehensive coverage with live matches, highlights, expert commentary, analysis, and full-match replays. The tournament is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, July 19, 2026. This will mark a significant milestone, as this is the first time three countries will collaborate to host the event. Previously, Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, while the USA hosted in 1994.
Canada will have the honor of hosting for the first time. Viewers can catch all the action on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App. The competition format for the World Cup qualifiers involves national teams battling in regional tournaments for a chance to secure a spot in the tournament. With six regions and a mix of qualification slots and playoff opportunities, the road to the World Cup is competitive, culminating in 48 teams participating in the tournament.
As for the US Men’s National Team, they have automatically qualified for the event as co-hosts. In the previous tournament held in 2022, they reached the Round of 16 before losing to the Netherlands. The final draw for the 2026 World Cup is set for December 2025, in a location yet to be announced in the United States. The last World Cup in 2022 culminated in a thrilling final, where Argentina triumphed over France in penalties, concluding an unforgettable match.
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