Enhance your FOX Sports experience by adding your favorites. The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America marks the 23rd edition of the world’s premier sporting event.
This tournament will showcase a number of unique features, being the first to include 48 teams and the first to be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FOX Networks and the FOX Sports app will provide comprehensive coverage, including live matches, highlights, expert commentary, analysis, and match replays.
If you’re wondering about key details, the next Men’s FIFA World Cup is set to take place from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, July 19, 2026. It is a historic occasion as this is the first time that three countries will share hosting responsibilities, with Mexico previously hosting in 1970 and 1986 and the USA in 1994.
Canada will hold this prestigious event for the first time. You can watch the World Cup across various platforms including FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App.
The tournament structure for World Cup qualifiers involves regional competitions where national teams vie for a spot in the World Cup. Each of the six regions offers a specific number of qualification slots, along with a few playoff spots, culminating in a total of 48 teams for the World Cup.
As a co-host, the United States Men’s National Team has automatically qualified for the 2026 event. They reached the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup but were eliminated by the Netherlands.
The final draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in December 2025 at a yet-to-be-determined location in the United States. In a thrilling finish, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, won the 2022 World Cup, defeating Kylian Mbappe’s France in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 3-3 draw.
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