When and where is the next FIFA World Cup and who will be hosting it?

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Published 19.12.2022
When and where is the next FIFA World Cup and who will be hosting it?

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ended on December 18, 2022 with Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, beating France on penalties in probably the most thrilling finishes within the historical past of the event.

Lionel Messi, enjoying his final World Cup sport, scored seven targets and assisted additional three as La Albiceleste introduced the Cup house, after 36 years..

This was the primary World Cup in an Arab nation and the second in Asia, after South Korea in 2002.

The subsequent version of the event could have extra groups, permitting extra illustration for international locations within the event.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will function 48 groups — 45 qualifying nations plus the three host international locations. 

Who will host FIFA World Cup 2026?

Three international locations, the United States of America, Canada and Mexico will host the FIFA World Cup 4 years later.

What would be the format for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA World Cup 2026 is anticipated to have 16 teams of three groups every, with 32 advancing to the primary knockout spherical. The four-team group format in Qatar, with the highest two going by way of to the knockout phases, has been used because the males’s World Cup expanded to 32 groups in 1998.

What are the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

USA (11)

Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Boston – Gillette Stadium

Dallas – AT&T Stadium

Houston – NRG Stadium

Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium

Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium

Miami – Hard Rock Stadium

New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium

Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field

San Francisco – Levi’s Stadium

Seattle – Lumen Field

Canada (2)

Toronto – BMO Field

Vancouver – BC Place

Mexico (3)

Guadalajara – Estadio Akron

Mexico City – Estadio Azteca

Monterrey – Estadio BBVA