Personalize your FOX Sports experience by adding favorites as you prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ promises to be an extraordinary event as it marks the 23rd edition of this prestigious tournament and will be the first to include 48 teams. Uniquely, this World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, setting a historic precedent.
FOX Sports is your go-to source for all World Cup-related coverage, featuring live matches, comprehensive highlights, expert commentary and analysis, as well as full-match replays. As for the tournament schedule, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. The United States, Canada, and Mexico being the hosts marks a significant moment, as it is the first time that three countries have shared hosting responsibilities.
Notably, Mexico previously hosted the World Cups in 1970 and 1986, while this will be the first such event for Canada. The United States held the tournament once before in 1994. You can catch all the action through various platforms including FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App.
The World Cup qualifiers are structured as regional tournaments, where national teams compete for a place based on their performance in both group and knockout matches across six regions. Ultimately, 48 teams will qualify for the tournament. The United States Men’s National Team has automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the host nations.
After their exit in the Round of 16 during the 2022 World Cup, they are looking ahead to make a strong showing in 2026. Finally, the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will occur in December 2025 at a yet-to-be-announced location in the United States. The previous tournament in 2022 saw Argentina triumph over France in a thrilling final, ultimately winning in a penalty shootout.
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