World Cup 2026 news - 1

Below are news and updates from the World Cup 2026.

2026 World Cup draw: Everything about the draw and pots
13-12-2024 13:20 - Read all about the 2026 World Cup draw, including pot draw with England in pot 1, draw procedures and the qualifying process.
Basecamp locations for World Cup 2026: What football fans need to know
10-08-2024 08:03 - Discover the potential basecamp locations for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Which cities are at the top of the list?
Watch the unveiling of the 2026 World Cup fixtures live
02-02-2024 20:32 - Find out where you can follow the unveiling of the 2026 World Cup fixtures live. Read on to find out where you can watch live.
FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup fixtures and locations on February 4
22-01-2024 21:11 - Stay tuned for the 2026 World Championship with the competition schedule and venues announced on February 4, 2024.
Theme and logo of World Cup 2026 announced on May 18
04-06-2023 11:35 - The theme and branding of the 2026 World Championship will be announced on May 18. Everything about the official logo and hashtag #WeAre26.
World Cup 2026 of 48 countries, 12 groups, 104 matches
15-03-2023 09:02 - The 2026 World Cup will consist of 48 countries in 12 groups. There will be 104 matches played in 40 days. Turnover for FIFA increases by 4 billion euros.
Host countries automatically qualified for 2026 World Cup
14-02-2023 21:57 - Host countries are automatically qualified for the World Cup in 2026. Canada, Mexico and the US are therefore directly qualified.
UEFA introduces new format of World Cup qualification 2026
01-02-2023 21:47 - UEFA is introducing a new format for the 2026 World Cup qualification. There will be 12 groups of 4 or 5 teams, increasing chances.
Design World Cup 2026 with 16 groups of 3 teams not final
28-12-2022 16:34 - The set-up of the 2026 World Cup with 16 groups of 3 teams is not yet final. FIFA is investigating how to prevent teams from agreeing.
FIFA confirms 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup
17-06-2022 11:25 - FIFA has confirmed 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup. These cities from Canada, Mexico and the US were announced in a press conference.