World Cup 2026 news - 5

Below are news and updates from the World Cup 2026.

Possible World Cup 2026 with 48 countries in 16 groups »
Possible World Cup 2026 with 48 countries in 16 groups
19-12-2016 18:00 - The 2026 World Cup may be played by 48 countries, with the participants divided into 16 groups of 3 countries. FIFA will decide in January 2017.
4 countries are interested in the World Cup in 2026 »
4 countries are interested in the World Cup in 2026
09-10-2016 18:30 - 4 countries are interested in a bid for the organization of the World Cup in 2026: Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Kazakhstan.
FIFA president wants 48 participants in World Cup football »
FIFA president wants 48 participants in World Cup football
04-10-2016 11:30 - FIFA wants to organize a World Cup with 48 participants. 32 countries play one knockout match and the winners join the seeded 16 countries.
Bidding for 2026 World Cup postponed due to corruption »
Bidding for 2026 World Cup postponed due to corruption
10-05-2016 00:00 - The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed due to corruption within FIFA in 2015.
Countries may bid for the organization of 2026 World Cup »
Countries may bid for the organization of 2026 World Cup
30-05-2015 12:00 - Members of FIFA may make a bid for the organization of the World Cup 2026, provided their football association has not organized previous tournament.