Personalizing your experience on FOX Sports is easy with the ability to add favorites. As we count down to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it’s time to get excited about the event that will unite fans globally. This 23rd edition of the tournament, set to take place in North America, marks a significant milestone.
For the first time, the World Cup will feature 48 teams and be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FOX Sports will be your ultimate destination for all things World Cup, providing live match coverage, highlights, expert commentary, analysis, and full-match replays. If you have questions about the tournament, here are some key details:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Hosting responsibilities will be shared by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making this a historic event. Mexico previously hosted the tournament twice in 1970 and 1986 and the USA once in 1994, while this will be Canada’s first time hosting. You can catch all the World Cup action on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App.
The World Cup Qualifiers, which consist of regional tournaments, determine which national teams will secure their spots in the tournament. With 48 teams on the roster, the qualifiers will include six regions with designated slots for each and potential playoff opportunities. As co-hosts, the United States Men’s National Team automatically qualifies for the tournament.
They previously reached the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup, where they faced a tough defeat against the Netherlands. The final draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in December 2025 in a yet-to-be-announced location in the U.S. In the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi’s Argentina emerged victorious against Kylian Mbappé’s France in an exhilarating penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
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