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Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USAâ„¢, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins tomorrow, and this tournament feels bigger than anything football has ever seen. With 48 teams, legends making their final appearance, and a new generation ready to take over,
For many of the world's best footballers, representing their home country as a member of a national team at the FIFA World Cup is an incredible point of pride.
Find out the full match schedule for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and USA with fixtures and results from each of the 104 games in the 48-team tournament.
Not the best of Tuesdays for Yoane Wissa. The Newcastle United striker and his DR Congo teammates losing their final warm up match ahead of the World Cup finals.
Forty-eight teams come into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with all sorts of aspirations. The top nations in the sport, like Spain, France, Brazil and Argentina, are focused on winning the final on July 19.