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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, marking the 23rd edition of this prestigious tournament. Scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this World Cup will be unique, as it will feature 48 teams for the first time and will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage across the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app, offering live matches, highlights, expert commentary, and full-match replays.
In terms of logistics, the World Cup will showcase its matches across U.S., Canadian, and Mexican venues, making it the first instance where three nations will share hosting responsibilities. The United States has previously hosted the tournament in 1994, while Mexico has had the honor twice, in 1970 and 1986. This will be Canada’s inaugural hosting of the World Cup.
If you want to catch all the action, matches will be available to watch on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App. As for qualification, teams compete regionally to secure a spot in the World Cup, with six regions established, each providing a designated number of slots. Additionally, playoff spots are up for grabs, leading to a robust competition for the 48 available spots in the tournament.
On another note, the United States Men’s National Team has automatically qualified due to their role as co-hosts. In the previous 2022 World Cup, they reached the Round of 16 before facing a tough defeat against the Netherlands. As anticipation builds, the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in December 2025, with the exact location still to be determined.
Looking back, the 2022 World Cup was memorable, culminating in a thrilling final where Argentina triumphed over France in a penalty shootout.
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