To enhance your experience with FOX Sports, consider adding favorites to personalize your content. As we approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building for this monumental event.
The tournament, set to take place in North America, is particularly historic as it will be the first to include 48 teams and to be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FOX and the FOX Sports app will provide comprehensive coverage, including live matches, highlights, analysis, and full-match replays.
For those wondering about the dates, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. This tournament marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time that the United States, Canada, and Mexico share hosting responsibilities.
Historically, Mexico previously hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, while the United States held the tournament in 1994. This will be a debut for Canada.
Viewers can catch the matches on various platforms, including FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App. The World Cup Qualifiers will see national teams competing in regional tournaments for a chance to earn one of the 48 spots in the tournament.
The qualification process involves group and knockout matches across six regions. As a co-host, the United States Men’s National Team has automatically qualified for the World Cup.
They were eliminated in the Round of 16 during the 2022 World Cup by the Netherlands. The final draw for the 2026 World Cup is set to occur in December 2025 in a yet-to-be-determined location in the United States.
Last, memory of the 2022 World Cup Final remains vivid, with Argentina claiming victory over France after a tense penalty shootout.
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