The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 24th edition of the tournament, which was last held in the United States in 1994. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 13 to July 15, 2026.

The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, with 36 participating in the group stage and 12 in the knockout rounds. The 32-team knockout stage will be played across three groups of eight teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the round of 16.

In addition to the main tournament, there will also be a women's World Cup being held simultaneously, with the final being played on July 7, 2026.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first time that the tournament has been held outside of Europe, as well as the first time that it will have been hosted by North and South America.

There will be several notable matches during the tournament, including the opening match between Mexico and Poland, the quarterfinals featuring Argentina and France, and the final between Brazil and Spain.

With the 2026 World Cup set to be held in North and South America for the first time, it promises to be a highly anticipated event for fans around the world.