2026 World Cup: host countries, teams, matches, revenues, innovations… the tournament of all records

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The 23rd World Cup to kick off in Mexico City (MEX) on Thursday 11 June 2026 - ©  FIFA

• First World Cup organised across three countries (United States, Canada and Mexico);
• first edition with 48 teams, instead of 32 from 1998 to 2022 (+50%), and 104 matches (instead of 64, +62.5%);
• a tournament...

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The 23rd World Cup to kick off in Mexico City (MEX) on Thursday 11 June 2026 - ©  FIFA

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