Culture11 June – 19 July 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup

Also called: 2026 World Cup

Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the first finals with 48 teams. Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final for their second title.

Spain, world champions after beating Argentina in the final, MetLife Stadium, 19 July 2026
Spain, world champions after beating Argentina in the final, MetLife Stadium, 19 July 2026

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The tournament was held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first with three hosts and the first with 48 teams and 104 matches. The opening match was played at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, making Mexico the first country to host three World Cups. South Korea went out in the group stage. France’s Kylian Mbappé was top scorer for the second tournament running, with ten goals. In the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July, Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat the holders Argentina 1–0 for their second title, after 2010.

The map in 2026

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States and rulers at the time
United States · host — President Donald Trump
Canada · host
Mexico · host

Before and after

Themes that include this event

  • FIFA World Cup1904 – 2026

    From the founding of FIFA to the 48-team tournament in North America — the football championship that has gathered the world every four years since Uruguay 1930