FIFA 2026 | A World Cup like no other
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history, featuring 48 countries and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will span 38 days, beginning at the Estadio Azteca and concluding in New Jersey.
Why it matters
As the most-watched sporting event globally, the expansion of the World Cup format marks a major shift in the scale and logistics of international sports.
On June 11, the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will host the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup, the world’s most-watched sporting tournament, whose winner will lift the cup 38 days later, after the final in New Jersey on July 19. That 2026 is the longest World Cup ever is only one of the things setting it apart from every edition since 1930.
The article provides factual data regarding tournament logistics and history without subjective bias.
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