2026 FIFA World Cup

23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament began on June 11, 2026, and concluded on July 19 with Spain winning the championship for the second time. It was jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The tournament was the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format.

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Spain Wins World Cup, Final Draws Record 62.8M Viewers

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, as the final shattered U.S. television records with 62.8 million viewers across all platforms.

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as new German national team coach 📹 Euronews — Jul 24, 15:12 PM · 48sec
Jurgen Klopp tasked with rebuilding Germany after signing deal through to 2030 World Cup IOL — Jul 24, 13:30 PM
Jurgen Klopp named as Germany manager after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation Irish Mirror — Jul 24, 11:16 AM
Klopp is back! Germany appoint former Liverpool boss as head coach Sky Sports — Jul 24, 10:00 AM
Infantino Hit With More Ethics Complaints Over Trump Ties Front Office Sports — Jul 23, 19:20 PM
'The whole game at risk': Norway prepares ethics complaint over FIFA president's handling of Donald Trump intervention Times Of India — Jul 23, 16:52 PM
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Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga Al Jazeera — Jul 23, 10:51 AM
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World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers The Japan Times — Jul 22, 03:38 AM
TOI's XI: The stars who lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 Times Of India — Jul 22, 03:06 AM
Lionel Messi lands in Argentinian hometown after World Cup defeat The Straits Times — Jul 22, 02:41 AM
'Argentina players shouldn't be suspended': Spain's Gavi breaks silence on Leandro Paredes clash after World Cup final Times Of India — Jul 22, 02:37 AM
World Cup final was a record-breaking ratings bonanza NY Post — Jul 22, 02:33 AM
Argentina players turn their backs as Spain celebrate FIFA World Cup title Times Of India — Jul 22, 02:16 AM
‘Messi is a human being’: Sourav Ganguly defends Leo after Argentina’s defeat against Spain in World Cup final Mint — Jul 22, 02:06 AM
World Cup final draws record US audience, signals soccer's mainstream moment The Straits Times — Jul 22, 01:47 AM
World Cup final draws record 63 million US viewers, signals soccer's mainstream moment Channel News Asia — Jul 22, 01:45 AM
World Cup final draws record US audience, signals soccer's mainstream moment Channel News Asia — Jul 22, 01:45 AM
Philadelphia officials tout FIFA World Cup events as success; Fan Fest sets attendance record 6abc Philadelphia — Jul 22, 01:10 AM