When the World Cup rolls into North America next year, it will be stepping into uncharted territory. For the first time in the tournament’s 96-year history, three nations—USA, Canada and Mexico—will share the global spotlight, jointly hosting what is set to become the largest and most expansive World Cup ever staged.
The decision, made in 2018 at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, was more than a nod to the region’s infrastructure and commercial appeal.
It was a recognition of a rapidly evolving football landscape—one driven by inclusion, accessibility and global reach. And nothing symbolises that shift more boldly than the 2026 World Cup’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, a dramatic leap that promises to widen football’s frontier.
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North America’s moment: How 2026 World Cup will become football’s ambitious experiment
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