The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament was held in three countries from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- The FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial world championship for national football teams organized by FIFA. The tournament is held every four years, first played in 1930 in Uruguay.
- This FIFA World Cup was the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup.
Host Countries:
- It was co-hosted by three countries, encompassing 16 cities—11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
- Mexico became the first country to host the World Cup three times. The United States hosted the World Cup for the second time, while Canada hosted the tournament for the first time.
Firsts:
- This tournament was the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries.
- This tournament was the first to feature 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32-team format.
Mascots of FIFA World Cup 2026:
» ‘Maple, Zayu and Clutch’ were revealed as the official mascots of the 23rd FIFA World Cup.
- Maple is a moose, Zayu is a jaguar, and Clutch is a bald eagle, representing Canada, Mexico, and the United States, respectively. They were designed to reflect the cultural heritage of their respective countries.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Final Match
The final was played on 19 July 2026 between Argentina and Spain at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
Winner:
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain won their second title after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.
Top four countries in 23rd FIFA world Cup:
- Champions: Spain
- Runners-up: Argentina
- Third place: England
- Fourth place: France
FIFA World Cup 2026 Awards:
- Golden Ball (Best overall player): Rodri (Spain)
- Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
- Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappé (France)
- Golden Boot (Top scorer): Kylian Mbappé (France) (10 goals, 4 assists, 769 minutes played)
- Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina) (8 goals, 4 assists, 853 minutes played)
- Bronze Boot: Jude Bellingham (England) (7 goals, 1 assist, 698 minutes played)
- Golden Glove (Best goalkeeper): Unai Simón (Spain)
- FIFA Young Player Award: Pau Cubarsí (Spain)
- FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Netherlands
Upcoming Tournaments:
» Morocco, Portugal and Spain are planning to jointly host the 24th FIFA World Cup 2030.
» The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will take place from 24 June to 25 July 2027. Brazil will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.