The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ended on December 18, 2022 with Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, beating France on penalties in one of the most exciting finishes in the history of the tournament.
Lionel Messi, playing his last World Cup game, scored seven goals and assisted further three as La Albiceleste brought the Cup home, after 36 years..
This was the first World Cup in an Arab nation and the second in Asia, after South Korea in 2002.
The next edition of the tournament will have more teams, allowing more representation for countries in the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams -- 45 qualifying nations plus the three host countries.
Who will host FIFA World Cup 2026?
Three countries, the United States of America, Canada and Mexico will host the FIFA World Cup four years later.
What will be the format for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to have 16 groups of three teams each, with 32 advancing to the first knockout round. The four-team group format in Qatar, with the top two going through to the knockout stages, has been used since the men’s World Cup expanded to 32 teams in 1998.
What are the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
USA (11)
Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston – Gillette Stadium
Dallas – AT&T Stadium
Houston – NRG Stadium
Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium
Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
San Francisco – Levi’s Stadium
Seattle – Lumen Field
Canada (2)
Toronto – BMO Field
Vancouver – BC Place
Mexico (3)
Guadalajara – Estadio Akron
Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
Monterrey – Estadio BBVA
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