The Economic Times

2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything you need to know teams, venues, dates & predictions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a grand reimagining with 48 teams participating for the first time. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host this expanded tournament. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 cities. The new format sees 12 groups of four teams advancing to a 32-team knockout stage.