FIFA World Cup 2026™
Tournament Stats
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48
Teams
104
Total Matches
16
Venues
3
Host Nations
Key Numbers
WC 2026 Milestones
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48
Teams
Largest World Cup ever — up from 32 in Qatar 2022
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3
Host Nations
USA, Canada & Mexico — first ever tri-nation WC
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104
Matches
Most matches played in a single World Cup edition
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23rd
Edition
The 23rd FIFA World Cup in history since 1930
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16
Venues
Stadiums spread across thousands of miles
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12
Groups
12 groups of 4, then a Round of 32 knockout
Confederation Breakdown
UEFA16 teams
CAF10 teams
AFC9 teams
CONCACAF6 teams
CONMEBOL6 teams
OFC1 teams
Host Nations
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United States
11 venues78 matches
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Mexico
3 venues13 matches
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Canada
2 venues13 matches
First-Time World Cup Teams
World Cup Champions — All Time