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2026 FIFA World Cup updates: key changes, prize money, favourites and more
Apr 25, 2025
In this article, Football Talk brings you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be a spectacle like no other. Set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, it will host 48 nations split into 12 groups, with 104 matches staged in 16 world-class stadiums across 16 cities in three different countries.
In June 2018, FIFA revealed that the United States, Canada, and Mexico had triumphed in their collaborative bid to host the 23rd edition of the tournament. Their joint proposal, ‘United 2026,’ secured 134 votes, emerging as the clear frontrunner. Morocco, which garnered 65 votes from the 211 FIFA member nations, finished second.
After the FIFA Council’s discussion before the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, a decision was made to expand the number of matches for the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, the format will change from the former setup, which included 16 groups of three teams.
Furthermore, it has been officially confirmed that the grand finale will occur at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the complete match schedule now announced. The opening game will be held at the renowned Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
In this article, Football Talk brings you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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