Add your favorites to customize your experience with FOX Sports. As we approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building for this monumental event.
Set to be the 23rd edition of the tournament, the 2026 World Cup will take place in North America, featuring a historic first: 48 teams will compete for glory. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three countries have shared hosting responsibilities.
The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app will provide comprehensive coverage of the World Cup, offering live matches, in-depth highlights, expert commentary, analysis, and full-match replays. If you’re wondering about the schedule, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is slated to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The three host countries bring a rich history of World Cup events: Mexico previously hosted in 1970 and 1986, the USA once in 1994, and this tournament will also mark Canada’s inaugural role as a host. For fans keen to follow the action, games will be available on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App.
As for qualification, national teams engage in regional tournaments to secure their place in the tournament. A total of 48 teams will emerge from these qualifiers, with automatic slots and playoffs available through six different regional competitions.
The United States Men’s National Team has automatically qualified as co-hosts. They previously reached the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup, where they were eliminated by the Netherlands.
Finally, mark your calendars: the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will occur in December 2025 in a location to be announced in the United States. In the meantime, fans will also remember the thrilling conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, where Argentina triumphed over France in a penalty shootout.
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