The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window.

The three 2026 FIFA World Cup host nations — the U.S., Canada and Mexico — were the only countries to have nailed down a berth in next year's tournament heading into March That is no longer ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Set to take place from Jun. 11 to Jul. 19, this tournament marks the first time the World Cup ...

The revamped Club World Cup has presented no shortage of obstacles for FIFA. Originally conceptualized in 2018, when football’s world governing body discussed a 24-team tournament to take place ...

A total of 16 UEFA nations will compete at the 48-team FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Check out the competition format and how the qualifiers will be decided.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 and runs through to July 19, 2026. The opening game will see co-hosts Mexico face as-yet-unconfirmed opposition at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

SAITAMA, Japan — History has been made, folks. The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan. Each of the six FIFA confederations have their own World Cup ...