Wikipedia gpewiki https://gpe.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.14 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikipedia Wikipedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Event Event talk 0 29226 109180 109067 2026-08-06T14:43:50Z DaSupremo 9 Make sum corrections 109180 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}   De '''2026 FIFA World Cup'''{{efn-ua|Also marketed as '''FIFA World Cup 26'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3567360896991b48/original/FIFA-World-Cup-26-IP-Guidelines.pdf |title=FIFA Intellectual Property Guidelines |publisher=[[FIFA]] |date=June 2024 |access-date=April 28, 2026 |archive-date=April 24, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260424033458/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3567360896991b48/original/FIFA-World-Cup-26-IP-Guidelines.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> den '''FIFA World Cup 2026'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 |title=Official website at FIFA.com |publisher=[[FIFA]] |date= |access-date=June 17, 2026 |archive-date=June 16, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260616215435/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 |url-status=live}}</ref>}} na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule"/> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord2026"/> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+Voting results ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote |- !Round 1 |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of the bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues ==   [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control, while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024. Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament). Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport. Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,[B] Jordan, den Uzbekistan[C] make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo[D] den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> == Officiating == On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce de list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == lmgv78ykhkb2ll0yc667i6qm54wtm7n 109181 109180 2026-08-06T15:03:09Z DaSupremo 9 /* Voting */ Make sum corrections 109181 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}   De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule"/> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord2026"/> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location 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City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues ==   [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control, while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024. Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament). Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport. Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,[B] Jordan, den Uzbekistan[C] make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo[D] den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> == Officiating == On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce de list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == 3avu6lcbhnxyg3u66fr3i33e6m1mm5u 109182 109181 2026-08-06T15:07:02Z DaSupremo 9 /* Venues */ Improve article 109182 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}   De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule"/> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord2026"/> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control, while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024. Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament). Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport. Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,[B] Jordan, den Uzbekistan[C] make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo[D] den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> == Officiating == On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce de list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == c8d4a62pzzuhao1m13f070hvdmgug0b 109187 109182 2026-08-06T15:20:29Z DaSupremo 9 /* Qualification */ Improve article 109187 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord2026"/> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control, while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024. Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament). Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport. Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,[B] Jordan, den Uzbekistan[C] make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo[D] den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> == Officiating == On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce de list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == jw90neyw65tys6gmla84l353ddvncge 109188 109187 2026-08-06T16:28:00Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109188 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> == Officiating == On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce de list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == lx9a562324hynwxzo75gg65cqqmexmg 109189 109188 2026-08-06T16:58:34Z DaSupremo 9 /* Officiating */ Improve article 109189 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location 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Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === In addition, two special ceremonies take place on July 4, 2026, to honor de United States Semiquincentennial at Lincoln Financial Field insyd Philadelphia den NRG Stadium insyd Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crafton |first=Adam |date=May 8, 2026 |title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/ |website=The New York Times |via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> == Group stage == [[File:2026_world_cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup{{Legend|#A00000|Group stage}}]] === Group A === === Ranking of third-placed teams === == Knockout stage == === Qualified teams === === Bracket === === Round of 32 === == References == <references /> == External links == pcact3rfvcflhrp3nzdp3pi0l78xkb6 109190 109189 2026-08-06T17:36:07Z DaSupremo 9 /* Ceremonies */ Improve article 109190 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd [[FIFA World Cup]], de [[quadrennial]] international men's [[soccer]]<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid [[Climate of Qatar|Qatar ein extreme summer heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after [[extra time]], winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup|women]]'s World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive [[FIFA World Cup Golden Boot|Golden Boot]] for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de [[List of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers|all-time leading goalscorer]] at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de [[Golden Ball (FIFA World Cup)|Golden Ball]] as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]], while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Young Player Award|Young Player Award]] as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de [[FIFA World Cup records and statistics#Attendance|highest attendance insyd World Cup history]].<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location 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City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at [[Estadio BBVA]] insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd [[FIFA World Cup]] history. To mark de occasion, [[FIFA]] organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de [[United States Semiquincentennial]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[United States Navy Band]] Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de [[Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale]] den [[Miss Pennsylvania]], Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from [[Naval Air Station Oceana]], den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|World Cup final]] at [[MetLife Stadium]] insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style [[2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show|halftime show]] insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == a07wgyt88t4biqe8eq0csuublq14lge 0 29253 109191 109175 2026-08-06T18:12:24Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109191 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Ewa Barbara Pajor''' (Polish: &#x5B;ˈɛva ˈpajɔr&#x5D;; born 3 December 1996) be a Polish professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den dey captain de Poland national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polki mistrzyniami Europy U-17 |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045742/http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.90minut.pl}}</ref> Det start ein senior career plus Medyk Konin, she win two Ekstraliga titles den three national cups plus Medyk insyd three years. Insyd 2015, she transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, wer she w8n five Frauen-Bundesliga titles, nine consecutive DFB-Pokals, two league top goalscorer awards, wey she feature insyd three UEFA Women's Champions League finals. Insyd 2024, she move go [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]. Insyd ein first season, she be de club ein top scorer insyd all competitions as dem win a domestic triple wey dem fini de 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League as runners-up. Na dem name am Polish Women's Player of the Year six times by de ''Piłka Nożna'' weekly, she win de Women's Gerd Müller Trophy insyd 2025, wey she place 8th insyd dat year ein Ballon d'Or. == Club career == === Youth === Pajor dey cam from Pęgów. She start ein football training at de age of 8 insyd Orlęty Wielenin. After graduating from primary school, she move to Konin wey she train plus Medyk Konin. On 14 April 2012, she make ein Ekstraliga debut, entering de game insyd de 55th minute of de match against AZS PWSZ Biała Podlaska, winning 3–0. On ein debut, she score two goals. Na she score de first goal two minutes after entering de pitch. She cam be de youngest player ever to play insyd Ekstraliga at 15 years den 133 days old.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2016 |title=Olimpiko Uniejów – Oficjalna Strona Internetowa – Polska – Ewa Pajor |url=http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409180856/http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-date=9 April 2016 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> To be able to participate insyd dis match, na dem need a special permit from PZPN, secof de regulations only allowed players over 16 to play. === Medyk Konin === Insyd de 2012–13 season, togeda plus Medyk, she win de vice-championship den de Polish Cup. Insyd de final match against KP Unia Racibórz, dem win 2–1, Pajor score both goals give ein team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2013 |title=Forum – epoznan.pl – Pierwszy Portal Poznania |url=http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102203357/http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> De seasons 2013–14 den 2014–15 turn out to be even more successful give am. Togeda plus Medyk Konin she win de championship den de Polish Cup twice. She play ein last match for de Konin team wen Medyk defeat Górnik Łęczna insyd de Polish Cup final 5–0. Pajor score a hat-trick insyd dis match. In total, for de senior team of Medyk, she score 74 goals insyd all official matches, of wich 64 insyd de Ekstraliga (insyd 60 appearances).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierwsza godzina Pajor w Bundeslidze – KobiecaPilka.pl – piłka nożna kobiet |url=http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724214140/http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |archive-date=24 July 2020 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.pilkakobieca.pl}}</ref> === VfL Wolfsburg === [[File:2018_Women's_DFB-Pokal_Final_-_Ewa_Pajor_(Wolfsburg)_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|240x240px|Pajor plus Wolfsburg insyd 2018]] Insyd June 2015, Pajor sign a two-year contract plus VfL Wolfsburg,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title=VfL Wolfsburg ǀ Detailseite |url=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626124335/https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-date=26 June 2015 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> wich she then extend insyd December 2017 to be valid until 30 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2017 |title=Oficjalnie: Ewa Pajor przedłużyła kontrakt z Wolfsburgiem |url=http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411192057/http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |archive-date=11 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=nowinkitransferowe.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd April 2020, Pajor sign a contract extension plus Wolfsburg til 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vavel.com |date=24 April 2020 |title=Ewa Pajor extends VfL Wolfsburg contract until 2023 |url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614223937/https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=24 April 2020 |website=vavel.com |language=en}}</ref> Insyd de 2018–19 season, she win de German Championship, de German Cup, den de title of Bundesliga top scorer, wey she score 24 goals insyd 19 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Transmisje |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/transmisje |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sport.tvp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd de 2023–24 season, she score four goals insyd de 9–1 victory against Nürnberg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg 1:9 (Women Bundesliga 2023/2024, 14. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319030537/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |archive-date=19 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> === FC Barcelona === Insyd June 2024, Pajor sign a three-year contract plus [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]].<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2024|title=Agreement to sign Ewa Pajor until 2027|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|access-date=2024-06-17|website=www.fcbarcelona.com|archive-date=31 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831211415/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 December 2024, she score a brace insyd a Champions League group stage match against Hammarby, wich conclude insyd Barcelona ein 3–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2024 |title=Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women's Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm |url=https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213072750/https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=apnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barcelona 3-0 Hammarby IF (Dec 12, 2024) |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213220415/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=espn.com}}</ref> On 21 December 2024, she score a hat-trick insyd a Copa de la Reina match wey dey contribute to Barcelona ein decisive 6–2 victory over UD Tenerife.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Lydia Navarro |date=21 December 2024 |title=El Barcelona aplasta la ilusión del Tenerife en la Copa de la Reina |url=https://www.articulo14.es/deportes/el-barcelona-aplasta-la-ilusion-del-tenerife-en-la-copa-de-la-reina-20241221.html |access-date=21 December 2024 |website=articulo14.es |language=es}}</ref> On 23 May 2026, she net a brace insyd a 4–0 victory over Lyon insyd de Champions League final, helping secure ein club ein fourth title insyd de competition.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo braces lift Barcelona over OL Lyonnes, spoiling Lindsey Heaps’ final European match |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-salma-paralluelo-braces-lift-barcelona-over-ol-lyonnes-spoiling-lindsey-heaps-final-european-match-180819060.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> She sanso fini as de tournament ein top scorer plus 11 goals.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor inspires Barça to convincing UWCL victory over Lyonnes |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-inspires-bar-convincing-180000026.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> == International career == At de European Under-17 Championship dem hold insyd June 2013, togeda plus de Polish U-17 team she win de gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2013 |title=Ewa Pajor okrzyknięta polskim Messim – Piłka nożna – Przegladsportowy.pl |url=http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014125253/http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-date=14 October 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> On 9 October, na dem award am de UEFA Under-17 Golden Player Award for de best under-17 player insyd Europe. She make ein debut insyd de senior Polish national team under coach Wojciech Basiuk, insyd de match between Poland den de Czech Republic, as part of de Balaton Cup friendly tournament insyd Hungary, on 20 August 2013. Pajor check insyd on de field only insyd de 75th minute, buh insyd de minute after entering she win a penalty kick, wey Patrycja Pożerska score. Insyd de 84th minute, Pajor score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> She take part insyd de 4 to 11 March 2015 competition for de Istria Cup insyd Croatia, wich she win first place plus ein team insyd de final against Slovakia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2015 |title=Poland – "Istria cup" 2015. |url=http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308114231/http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-date=8 March 2015 |access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref> On 6 September 2022, after scoring three goals against de Kosovo national team, Pajor cam be de most effective scorer insyd de history of de Polish national team, ahead of previous record-holder Marta Otrębska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Wirtualna Polska |date=7 September 2022 |title=To już najlepsza strzelczyni w historii reprezentacji Polski. Ewa Pajor pobiła rekord |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045745/https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Pajor captain Poland at de UEFA Euro 2025, Poland ein first appearance at de Euros.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 July 2025 |title=Ewa Pajor zabrała głos po historycznej wygranej na Euro. "Na tym będziemy się skupiać" |url=https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/pilka-nozna-kobiet/pajor-zabrala-glos-po-historycznej-wygranej-na-tym-bedziemy-sie-skupiac/flnrh2z |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=przegladsportowy.onet.pl |language=pl}}</ref> On 12 July, she score ein first goal at a major tournament insyd a 3–2 group stage win over Denmark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ewa Pajor strzela dla Polski na EURO! Biało-Czerwone wygrały z Danią [WIDEO] › FCBarca.com |url=https://www.fcbarca.com/127763-ewa-pajor-strzela-dla-polski-na-euro-bialo-czerwone-wygraly-z-dania-wideo.html |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=FCBarca.com |language=pl}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == fviyt694cvui08qn6vtm8869g6kszr8 109210 109191 2026-08-07T00:03:34Z DaSupremo 9 /* Career statistics */ Improve article 109210 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Ewa Barbara Pajor''' (Polish: &#x5B;ˈɛva ˈpajɔr&#x5D;; born 3 December 1996) be a Polish professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den dey captain de Poland national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polki mistrzyniami Europy U-17 |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045742/http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.90minut.pl}}</ref> Det start ein senior career plus Medyk Konin, she win two Ekstraliga titles den three national cups plus Medyk insyd three years. Insyd 2015, she transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, wer she w8n five Frauen-Bundesliga titles, nine consecutive DFB-Pokals, two league top goalscorer awards, wey she feature insyd three UEFA Women's Champions League finals. Insyd 2024, she move go [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]. Insyd ein first season, she be de club ein top scorer insyd all competitions as dem win a domestic triple wey dem fini de 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League as runners-up. Na dem name am Polish Women's Player of the Year six times by de ''Piłka Nożna'' weekly, she win de Women's Gerd Müller Trophy insyd 2025, wey she place 8th insyd dat year ein Ballon d'Or. == Club career == === Youth === Pajor dey cam from Pęgów. She start ein football training at de age of 8 insyd Orlęty Wielenin. After graduating from primary school, she move to Konin wey she train plus Medyk Konin. On 14 April 2012, she make ein Ekstraliga debut, entering de game insyd de 55th minute of de match against AZS PWSZ Biała Podlaska, winning 3–0. On ein debut, she score two goals. Na she score de first goal two minutes after entering de pitch. She cam be de youngest player ever to play insyd Ekstraliga at 15 years den 133 days old.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2016 |title=Olimpiko Uniejów – Oficjalna Strona Internetowa – Polska – Ewa Pajor |url=http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409180856/http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-date=9 April 2016 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> To be able to participate insyd dis match, na dem need a special permit from PZPN, secof de regulations only allowed players over 16 to play. === Medyk Konin === Insyd de 2012–13 season, togeda plus Medyk, she win de vice-championship den de Polish Cup. Insyd de final match against KP Unia Racibórz, dem win 2–1, Pajor score both goals give ein team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2013 |title=Forum – epoznan.pl – Pierwszy Portal Poznania |url=http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102203357/http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> De seasons 2013–14 den 2014–15 turn out to be even more successful give am. Togeda plus Medyk Konin she win de championship den de Polish Cup twice. She play ein last match for de Konin team wen Medyk defeat Górnik Łęczna insyd de Polish Cup final 5–0. Pajor score a hat-trick insyd dis match. In total, for de senior team of Medyk, she score 74 goals insyd all official matches, of wich 64 insyd de Ekstraliga (insyd 60 appearances).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierwsza godzina Pajor w Bundeslidze – KobiecaPilka.pl – piłka nożna kobiet |url=http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724214140/http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |archive-date=24 July 2020 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.pilkakobieca.pl}}</ref> === VfL Wolfsburg === [[File:2018_Women's_DFB-Pokal_Final_-_Ewa_Pajor_(Wolfsburg)_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|240x240px|Pajor plus Wolfsburg insyd 2018]] Insyd June 2015, Pajor sign a two-year contract plus VfL Wolfsburg,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title=VfL Wolfsburg ǀ Detailseite |url=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626124335/https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-date=26 June 2015 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> wich she then extend insyd December 2017 to be valid until 30 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2017 |title=Oficjalnie: Ewa Pajor przedłużyła kontrakt z Wolfsburgiem |url=http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411192057/http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |archive-date=11 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=nowinkitransferowe.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd April 2020, Pajor sign a contract extension plus Wolfsburg til 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vavel.com |date=24 April 2020 |title=Ewa Pajor extends VfL Wolfsburg contract until 2023 |url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614223937/https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=24 April 2020 |website=vavel.com |language=en}}</ref> Insyd de 2018–19 season, she win de German Championship, de German Cup, den de title of Bundesliga top scorer, wey she score 24 goals insyd 19 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Transmisje |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/transmisje |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sport.tvp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd de 2023–24 season, she score four goals insyd de 9–1 victory against Nürnberg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg 1:9 (Women Bundesliga 2023/2024, 14. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319030537/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |archive-date=19 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> === FC Barcelona === Insyd June 2024, Pajor sign a three-year contract plus [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]].<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2024|title=Agreement to sign Ewa Pajor until 2027|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|access-date=2024-06-17|website=www.fcbarcelona.com|archive-date=31 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831211415/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 December 2024, she score a brace insyd a Champions League group stage match against Hammarby, wich conclude insyd Barcelona ein 3–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2024 |title=Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women's Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm |url=https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213072750/https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=apnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barcelona 3-0 Hammarby IF (Dec 12, 2024) |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213220415/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=espn.com}}</ref> On 21 December 2024, she score a hat-trick insyd a Copa de la Reina match wey dey contribute to Barcelona ein decisive 6–2 victory over UD Tenerife.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Lydia Navarro |date=21 December 2024 |title=El Barcelona aplasta la ilusión del Tenerife en la Copa de la Reina |url=https://www.articulo14.es/deportes/el-barcelona-aplasta-la-ilusion-del-tenerife-en-la-copa-de-la-reina-20241221.html |access-date=21 December 2024 |website=articulo14.es |language=es}}</ref> On 23 May 2026, she net a brace insyd a 4–0 victory over Lyon insyd de Champions League final, helping secure ein club ein fourth title insyd de competition.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo braces lift Barcelona over OL Lyonnes, spoiling Lindsey Heaps’ final European match |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-salma-paralluelo-braces-lift-barcelona-over-ol-lyonnes-spoiling-lindsey-heaps-final-european-match-180819060.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> She sanso fini as de tournament ein top scorer plus 11 goals.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor inspires Barça to convincing UWCL victory over Lyonnes |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-inspires-bar-convincing-180000026.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> == International career == At de European Under-17 Championship dem hold insyd June 2013, togeda plus de Polish U-17 team she win de gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2013 |title=Ewa Pajor okrzyknięta polskim Messim – Piłka nożna – Przegladsportowy.pl |url=http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014125253/http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-date=14 October 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> On 9 October, na dem award am de UEFA Under-17 Golden Player Award for de best under-17 player insyd Europe. She make ein debut insyd de senior Polish national team under coach Wojciech Basiuk, insyd de match between Poland den de Czech Republic, as part of de Balaton Cup friendly tournament insyd Hungary, on 20 August 2013. Pajor check insyd on de field only insyd de 75th minute, buh insyd de minute after entering she win a penalty kick, wey Patrycja Pożerska score. Insyd de 84th minute, Pajor score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> She take part insyd de 4 to 11 March 2015 competition for de Istria Cup insyd Croatia, wich she win first place plus ein team insyd de final against Slovakia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2015 |title=Poland – "Istria cup" 2015. |url=http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308114231/http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-date=8 March 2015 |access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref> On 6 September 2022, after scoring three goals against de Kosovo national team, Pajor cam be de most effective scorer insyd de history of de Polish national team, ahead of previous record-holder Marta Otrębska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Wirtualna Polska |date=7 September 2022 |title=To już najlepsza strzelczyni w historii reprezentacji Polski. Ewa Pajor pobiła rekord |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045745/https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Pajor captain Poland at de UEFA Euro 2025, Poland ein first appearance at de Euros.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 July 2025 |title=Ewa Pajor zabrała głos po historycznej wygranej na Euro. "Na tym będziemy się skupiać" |url=https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/pilka-nozna-kobiet/pajor-zabrala-glos-po-historycznej-wygranej-na-tym-bedziemy-sie-skupiac/flnrh2z |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=przegladsportowy.onet.pl |language=pl}}</ref> On 12 July, she score ein first goal at a major tournament insyd a 3–2 group stage win over Denmark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ewa Pajor strzela dla Polski na EURO! Biało-Czerwone wygrały z Danią [WIDEO] › FCBarca.com |url=https://www.fcbarca.com/127763-ewa-pajor-strzela-dla-polski-na-euro-bialo-czerwone-wygraly-z-dania-wideo.html |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=FCBarca.com |language=pl}}</ref> == Career statistics == ===Club=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2026}}<ref name=SW>{{cite web |title=Ewa Pajor – Soccerway profile |url=https://soccerway.com/players/ewa--pajor/185450/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|[[UEFA Women's Champions League|UWCL]] !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="10"|[[VfL Wolfsburg (women)|VfL Wolfsburg]] |[[2015–16 Frauen-Bundesliga|2015–16]] |[[Frauen-Bundesliga]] |7||1||2||1||7||0||colspan="2"|—||16||2 |- |[[2016–17 Frauen-Bundesliga|2016–17]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |12||5||4||3||1||0||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[2017–18 Frauen-Bundesliga|2017–18]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |15||4||3||3||7||4||colspan="2"|—||25||11 |- |[[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga|2018–19]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||24||3||2||5||2||colspan="2"|—||27||28 |- |[[2019–20 Frauen-Bundesliga|2019–20]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |17||16||3||2||4||0||colspan="2"|—||24||18 |- |[[2020–21 Frauen-Bundesliga|2020–21]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |6||8||3||3||4||0||colspan="2"|—||13||11 |- |[[2021–22 Frauen-Bundesliga|2021–22]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |7||8||2||2||5||3||colspan="2"|—||14||13 |- |[[2022–23 Frauen-Bundesliga|2022–23]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||12||5||3||11||9||colspan="2"|—||35||24 |- |[[2023–24 Frauen-Bundesliga|2023–24]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||18||4||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||25||20 |- !colspan="2"|Total !121!!96!!29!!21!!46!!18!!colspan="2"|—!!196!!135 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] |[[2024–25 FC Barcelona Femení season|2024–25]] |[[Primera División (women)|Liga F]] |28||25||5||9||11||7||2||2||46||43 |- |[[2025–26 FC Barcelona Femení season|2025–26]] |Liga F |23||16||5||3||10||11||2||1||40||31 |- !colspan="2"|Total !51!!41!!10!!12!!21!!18!!4!!3!!86!!74 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !172!!137!!39!!33!!67!!36!!4!!3!!282!!209 |} === International === {{updated|match played 5 June 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by national team den year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="14"|[[Poland women's national football team|Poland]] |2013||4||2 |- |2014||9||10 |- |2015||11||5 |- |2016||10||4 |- |2017||12||7 |- |2018||7||4 |- |2019||6||2 |- |2020||2||5 |- |2021||4||6 |- |2022||8||7 |- |2023||10||7 |- |2024||12||4 |- |2025||10||5 |- |2026||5||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!110!!71 |} :''Scores den results list Poland ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Pajor goal''. {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals wey Ewa Pajor score |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- | align="center"|1 || 20 August 2013 || [[Balatonfüred]], Hungary || {{fbw|CZE}} || || align=center| 4–1 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]] |- | align="center"|2 || 22 August 2013 || Balatonfüred, Hungary || {{fbw|SVK}} || || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|3 || 8 May 2014 || [[Svangaskarð]], [[Toftir]], Faroe Islands || {{fbw|FRO}} || align=center|3–0 || align=center| 3–0 || [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 4|2015 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|4 || 18 June 2014 || [[Bilino Polje]], [[Zenica]], Bosnia & Herzegovina || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–1 || align=center| 1–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|5 || rowspan="3"| 16 July 2014 || rowspan="3"| Znicz Pruszków Stadium, [[Pruszków]], Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|EST}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"|Friendly |- | align="center"|6 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|7 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|8 || rowspan=2| 13 September 2014 || rowspan=2| [[MotoArena Toruń]], [[Toruń]], Poland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 || rowspan=2| 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|9 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|10 || 17 September 2014 || OSiR Stadium, [[Włocławek]], Poland || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|11 || 28 October 2014 || [[Náchod]], Czech Republic || {{fbw|CZE}} || align=center| 1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|12 || 30 October 2014 || [[Stadion Sportowy Bruk-Bet Termalica]], [[Nieciecza]], Poland || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|4–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|13 || 11 February 2015 || [[Lipót]], Hungary || {{fbw|HUN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|7–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|14 || 9 March 2015 || Umag, [[Umag]], Croatia || {{fbw|ROU}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[2015 Istria Cup]] |- | align="center"|15 || 11 March 2015 || Veli Jože, [[Poreč]], Croatia || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 2015 Istria Cup |- | align="center"|16 || 27 October 2015 || Municipal Stadium, [[Jelenia Góra]], Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|17 || 27 November 2015 || [[CSR Orhei]], [[Orhei]], Romania || {{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|3–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying Group 4|UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|18 || 4 March 2016 || [[Paralimni Stadium]], [[Paralimni]], Cyprus || Wales || align="center" |1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2016 Cyprus Women's Cup|2016 Cyprus Cup]] |- | align="center"|19 || 20 September 2016 || OSiR Stadium, Włocławek, Poland || Moldova || align="center" |1–0 || align="center"|4–0 || UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying |- | align="center"|20 || rowspan="2"| 26 November 2016 || rowspan="2"| [[Łęczna Stadium]], [[Łęczna]], Poland || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|21 || align="center"|4–0 |- | align="center"|22 || 7 April 2017 || Pruszków, Poland || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|23 || rowspan="2"| 11 April 2017 || rowspan="2"| [[Minsk]], Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|24 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|25 || 8 June 2017 || [[Stadion Yuvileinyi]], [[Bucha, Ukraine|Bucha]], Ukraine || {{fbw|UKR}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|26 || rowspan="2"| 15 September 2017 || rowspan="2"| Łęczna Stadium, Łęczna, Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 2|2019 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|27 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|28 || 19 September 2017 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], Switzerland ||&nbsp;Switzerland || align="center" |1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|29 || rowspan="2"| 31 August 2018 || rowspan="2"| [[Traktor Stadium]], Minsk, Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|30 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|31 || 9 October 2018 || Municipal Stadium, [[Ostróda]], Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|4–0 || align="center"|4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|32 || 8 November 2018 || [[Butarque Stadium]], [[Leganés]], Spain || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|33 || 1 March 2019 || Lagos Municipal Stadium, [[Lagos, Portugal|Lagos]], Portugal || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[2019 Algarve Cup]] |- | align="center"|34 || 5 April 2019 || [[Arena Lublin]], [[Lublin]], Poland || {{fbw|ITA}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|35 || rowspan="3"| 7 March 2020 || rowspan="3"| [[General Kazimierz Sosnkowski Municipal Stadium|Polonia Stadium]], [[Warsaw]], Poland || rowspan="3" |{{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"| [[UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying Group D|UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|36 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|37 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|38 || rowspan="2"| 11 March 2020 || rowspan="2"| [[ASK Arena]], [[Baku]], Azerbaijan || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|AZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying |- | align="center"|39 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|40 || rowspan="2"| 13 April 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Widzew Łódź Stadium|Widzew Stadium]], [[Łódź]], Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|SWE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–4 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|41 || align=center|2–2 |- | align="center"|42 || 11 June 2021 || [[Pinatar Arena]], [[San Pedro del Pinatar]], Spain || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|2–2 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|43 || rowspan="2"| 14 June 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Estadio Cartagonova]], [[Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena]], Spain || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|CZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|44 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|45 || 17 September 2021 || [[Gdańsk Stadium]], [[Gdańsk]], Poland || {{fbw|BEL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F|2023 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|46 || 29 June 2022 || [[Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski Stadium]], [[Grodzisk Wielkopolski]], Poland || {{fbw|ISL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|47 || rowspan="2"| 1 September 2022 || rowspan="2"| [[Elbasan Arena]], [[Elbasan]], Albania || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|ALB}} || align=center|1–1 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|48 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|49 || rowspan="3"| 6 September 2022 || rowspan="3"| Arena Lublin, Lublin, Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|KOS}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="3" align=center| 7–0 || rowspan="3"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|50 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|51 || align=center|6–0 |- | align="center"|52 || 6 October 2022 || [[Estadio Municipal de Chapín]], [[Jerez de la Frontera]], Spain || {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"| 4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|53 || 21 February 2023 || [[Marbella Football Center]], [[Marbella]], Spain || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|54 || 6 April 2023 || [[Władysław Król Municipal Stadium|Władysław Król Stadium]], Łódź, Poland || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|55 || 22 September 2023 || [[Georgios Kamaras Stadium]], [[Athens]], Greece || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B#Group 3|2023–24 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|56 ||rowspan="2"| 26 September 2023 ||rowspan="2"|[[Gdynia Municipal Stadium|Gdynia Stadium]], [[Gdynia]], Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|UKR}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|57 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|58 || 27 October 2023 || [[Tychy Municipal Stadium|Tychy Stadium]], [[Tychy]], Poland || {{fbw|SRB}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 2–1 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|59 || 5 December 2023 || [[Zagłębie Sports Park]], [[Sosnowiec]], Poland || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 2–0 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|60 || 25 October 2024 || [[Arcul de Triumf Stadium (2021)|Arcul de Triumf Stadium]], [[Bucharest]], Romania || {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs|UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs]] |- | align="center"|61 ||rowspan="2"| 29 October 2024 ||rowspan="2"|Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 4–1 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|62 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|63 || 3 December 2024 || [[Franz Horr Stadium|Viola Park]], [[Vienna]], Austria || {{fbw|AUT}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–0 || UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|64 ||rowspan="2"| 4 April 2025 ||rowspan="2"| Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland ||rowspan="2"| {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 5–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2025 UEFA Women's Nations League B|2025 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|65 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|66 || rowspan="2"| 30 May 2025 || rowspan=2| [[Seaview (football ground)|Seaview]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center| 1–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 ||rowspan="2"| 2025 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|67 || align=center| 2–0 |- | align="center"|68 || 12 July 2025 || [[Swissporarena]], [[Lucerne]], Switzerland || {{fbw|DEN}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–2 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025]] |- | align="center"|69 || 3 March 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center" | 2–2 || [[2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA League A#Group A2|2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|70 || 7 March 2026 || [[Stade Gaston Gérard]], [[Dijon]], France || {{fbw|FRA}} || align="center" |1–1 || align="center" | 1–4 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|71 || 14 April 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|2–3 || align=center| 2–3 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- |} == References == <references /> == External links == neltsn325c32jvez5ohfx822f8hshkr 109211 109210 2026-08-07T00:05:38Z DaSupremo 9 /* Honours */ Improve article 109211 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Ewa Barbara Pajor''' (Polish: &#x5B;ˈɛva ˈpajɔr&#x5D;; born 3 December 1996) be a Polish professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den dey captain de Poland national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polki mistrzyniami Europy U-17 |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045742/http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.90minut.pl}}</ref> Det start ein senior career plus Medyk Konin, she win two Ekstraliga titles den three national cups plus Medyk insyd three years. Insyd 2015, she transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, wer she w8n five Frauen-Bundesliga titles, nine consecutive DFB-Pokals, two league top goalscorer awards, wey she feature insyd three UEFA Women's Champions League finals. Insyd 2024, she move go [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]. Insyd ein first season, she be de club ein top scorer insyd all competitions as dem win a domestic triple wey dem fini de 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League as runners-up. Na dem name am Polish Women's Player of the Year six times by de ''Piłka Nożna'' weekly, she win de Women's Gerd Müller Trophy insyd 2025, wey she place 8th insyd dat year ein Ballon d'Or. == Club career == === Youth === Pajor dey cam from Pęgów. She start ein football training at de age of 8 insyd Orlęty Wielenin. After graduating from primary school, she move to Konin wey she train plus Medyk Konin. On 14 April 2012, she make ein Ekstraliga debut, entering de game insyd de 55th minute of de match against AZS PWSZ Biała Podlaska, winning 3–0. On ein debut, she score two goals. Na she score de first goal two minutes after entering de pitch. She cam be de youngest player ever to play insyd Ekstraliga at 15 years den 133 days old.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2016 |title=Olimpiko Uniejów – Oficjalna Strona Internetowa – Polska – Ewa Pajor |url=http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409180856/http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-date=9 April 2016 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> To be able to participate insyd dis match, na dem need a special permit from PZPN, secof de regulations only allowed players over 16 to play. === Medyk Konin === Insyd de 2012–13 season, togeda plus Medyk, she win de vice-championship den de Polish Cup. Insyd de final match against KP Unia Racibórz, dem win 2–1, Pajor score both goals give ein team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2013 |title=Forum – epoznan.pl – Pierwszy Portal Poznania |url=http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102203357/http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> De seasons 2013–14 den 2014–15 turn out to be even more successful give am. Togeda plus Medyk Konin she win de championship den de Polish Cup twice. She play ein last match for de Konin team wen Medyk defeat Górnik Łęczna insyd de Polish Cup final 5–0. Pajor score a hat-trick insyd dis match. In total, for de senior team of Medyk, she score 74 goals insyd all official matches, of wich 64 insyd de Ekstraliga (insyd 60 appearances).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierwsza godzina Pajor w Bundeslidze – KobiecaPilka.pl – piłka nożna kobiet |url=http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724214140/http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |archive-date=24 July 2020 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.pilkakobieca.pl}}</ref> === VfL Wolfsburg === [[File:2018_Women's_DFB-Pokal_Final_-_Ewa_Pajor_(Wolfsburg)_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|240x240px|Pajor plus Wolfsburg insyd 2018]] Insyd June 2015, Pajor sign a two-year contract plus VfL Wolfsburg,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title=VfL Wolfsburg ǀ Detailseite |url=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626124335/https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-date=26 June 2015 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> wich she then extend insyd December 2017 to be valid until 30 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2017 |title=Oficjalnie: Ewa Pajor przedłużyła kontrakt z Wolfsburgiem |url=http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411192057/http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |archive-date=11 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=nowinkitransferowe.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd April 2020, Pajor sign a contract extension plus Wolfsburg til 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vavel.com |date=24 April 2020 |title=Ewa Pajor extends VfL Wolfsburg contract until 2023 |url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614223937/https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=24 April 2020 |website=vavel.com |language=en}}</ref> Insyd de 2018–19 season, she win de German Championship, de German Cup, den de title of Bundesliga top scorer, wey she score 24 goals insyd 19 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Transmisje |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/transmisje |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sport.tvp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd de 2023–24 season, she score four goals insyd de 9–1 victory against Nürnberg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg 1:9 (Women Bundesliga 2023/2024, 14. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319030537/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |archive-date=19 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> === FC Barcelona === Insyd June 2024, Pajor sign a three-year contract plus [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]].<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2024|title=Agreement to sign Ewa Pajor until 2027|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|access-date=2024-06-17|website=www.fcbarcelona.com|archive-date=31 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831211415/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 December 2024, she score a brace insyd a Champions League group stage match against Hammarby, wich conclude insyd Barcelona ein 3–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2024 |title=Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women's Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm |url=https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213072750/https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=apnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barcelona 3-0 Hammarby IF (Dec 12, 2024) |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213220415/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=espn.com}}</ref> On 21 December 2024, she score a hat-trick insyd a Copa de la Reina match wey dey contribute to Barcelona ein decisive 6–2 victory over UD Tenerife.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Lydia Navarro |date=21 December 2024 |title=El Barcelona aplasta la ilusión del Tenerife en la Copa de la Reina |url=https://www.articulo14.es/deportes/el-barcelona-aplasta-la-ilusion-del-tenerife-en-la-copa-de-la-reina-20241221.html |access-date=21 December 2024 |website=articulo14.es |language=es}}</ref> On 23 May 2026, she net a brace insyd a 4–0 victory over Lyon insyd de Champions League final, helping secure ein club ein fourth title insyd de competition.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo braces lift Barcelona over OL Lyonnes, spoiling Lindsey Heaps’ final European match |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-salma-paralluelo-braces-lift-barcelona-over-ol-lyonnes-spoiling-lindsey-heaps-final-european-match-180819060.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> She sanso fini as de tournament ein top scorer plus 11 goals.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor inspires Barça to convincing UWCL victory over Lyonnes |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-inspires-bar-convincing-180000026.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> == International career == At de European Under-17 Championship dem hold insyd June 2013, togeda plus de Polish U-17 team she win de gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2013 |title=Ewa Pajor okrzyknięta polskim Messim – Piłka nożna – Przegladsportowy.pl |url=http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014125253/http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-date=14 October 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> On 9 October, na dem award am de UEFA Under-17 Golden Player Award for de best under-17 player insyd Europe. She make ein debut insyd de senior Polish national team under coach Wojciech Basiuk, insyd de match between Poland den de Czech Republic, as part of de Balaton Cup friendly tournament insyd Hungary, on 20 August 2013. Pajor check insyd on de field only insyd de 75th minute, buh insyd de minute after entering she win a penalty kick, wey Patrycja Pożerska score. Insyd de 84th minute, Pajor score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> She take part insyd de 4 to 11 March 2015 competition for de Istria Cup insyd Croatia, wich she win first place plus ein team insyd de final against Slovakia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2015 |title=Poland – "Istria cup" 2015. |url=http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308114231/http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-date=8 March 2015 |access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref> On 6 September 2022, after scoring three goals against de Kosovo national team, Pajor cam be de most effective scorer insyd de history of de Polish national team, ahead of previous record-holder Marta Otrębska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Wirtualna Polska |date=7 September 2022 |title=To już najlepsza strzelczyni w historii reprezentacji Polski. Ewa Pajor pobiła rekord |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045745/https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Pajor captain Poland at de UEFA Euro 2025, Poland ein first appearance at de Euros.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 July 2025 |title=Ewa Pajor zabrała głos po historycznej wygranej na Euro. "Na tym będziemy się skupiać" |url=https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/pilka-nozna-kobiet/pajor-zabrala-glos-po-historycznej-wygranej-na-tym-bedziemy-sie-skupiac/flnrh2z |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=przegladsportowy.onet.pl |language=pl}}</ref> On 12 July, she score ein first goal at a major tournament insyd a 3–2 group stage win over Denmark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ewa Pajor strzela dla Polski na EURO! Biało-Czerwone wygrały z Danią [WIDEO] › FCBarca.com |url=https://www.fcbarca.com/127763-ewa-pajor-strzela-dla-polski-na-euro-bialo-czerwone-wygraly-z-dania-wideo.html |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=FCBarca.com |language=pl}}</ref> == Career statistics == ===Club=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2026}}<ref name=SW>{{cite web |title=Ewa Pajor – Soccerway profile |url=https://soccerway.com/players/ewa--pajor/185450/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|[[UEFA Women's Champions League|UWCL]] !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="10"|[[VfL Wolfsburg (women)|VfL Wolfsburg]] |[[2015–16 Frauen-Bundesliga|2015–16]] |[[Frauen-Bundesliga]] |7||1||2||1||7||0||colspan="2"|—||16||2 |- |[[2016–17 Frauen-Bundesliga|2016–17]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |12||5||4||3||1||0||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[2017–18 Frauen-Bundesliga|2017–18]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |15||4||3||3||7||4||colspan="2"|—||25||11 |- |[[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga|2018–19]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||24||3||2||5||2||colspan="2"|—||27||28 |- |[[2019–20 Frauen-Bundesliga|2019–20]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |17||16||3||2||4||0||colspan="2"|—||24||18 |- |[[2020–21 Frauen-Bundesliga|2020–21]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |6||8||3||3||4||0||colspan="2"|—||13||11 |- |[[2021–22 Frauen-Bundesliga|2021–22]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |7||8||2||2||5||3||colspan="2"|—||14||13 |- |[[2022–23 Frauen-Bundesliga|2022–23]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||12||5||3||11||9||colspan="2"|—||35||24 |- |[[2023–24 Frauen-Bundesliga|2023–24]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||18||4||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||25||20 |- !colspan="2"|Total !121!!96!!29!!21!!46!!18!!colspan="2"|—!!196!!135 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] |[[2024–25 FC Barcelona Femení season|2024–25]] |[[Primera División (women)|Liga F]] |28||25||5||9||11||7||2||2||46||43 |- |[[2025–26 FC Barcelona Femení season|2025–26]] |Liga F |23||16||5||3||10||11||2||1||40||31 |- !colspan="2"|Total !51!!41!!10!!12!!21!!18!!4!!3!!86!!74 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !172!!137!!39!!33!!67!!36!!4!!3!!282!!209 |} === International === {{updated|match played 5 June 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by national team den year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="14"|[[Poland women's national football team|Poland]] |2013||4||2 |- |2014||9||10 |- |2015||11||5 |- |2016||10||4 |- |2017||12||7 |- |2018||7||4 |- |2019||6||2 |- |2020||2||5 |- |2021||4||6 |- |2022||8||7 |- |2023||10||7 |- |2024||12||4 |- |2025||10||5 |- |2026||5||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!110!!71 |} :''Scores den results list Poland ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Pajor goal''. {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals wey Ewa Pajor score |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- | align="center"|1 || 20 August 2013 || [[Balatonfüred]], Hungary || {{fbw|CZE}} || || align=center| 4–1 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]] |- | align="center"|2 || 22 August 2013 || Balatonfüred, Hungary || {{fbw|SVK}} || || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|3 || 8 May 2014 || [[Svangaskarð]], [[Toftir]], Faroe Islands || {{fbw|FRO}} || align=center|3–0 || align=center| 3–0 || [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 4|2015 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|4 || 18 June 2014 || [[Bilino Polje]], [[Zenica]], Bosnia & Herzegovina || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–1 || align=center| 1–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|5 || rowspan="3"| 16 July 2014 || rowspan="3"| Znicz Pruszków Stadium, [[Pruszków]], Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|EST}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"|Friendly |- | align="center"|6 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|7 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|8 || rowspan=2| 13 September 2014 || rowspan=2| [[MotoArena Toruń]], [[Toruń]], Poland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 || rowspan=2| 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|9 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|10 || 17 September 2014 || OSiR Stadium, [[Włocławek]], Poland || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|11 || 28 October 2014 || [[Náchod]], Czech Republic || {{fbw|CZE}} || align=center| 1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|12 || 30 October 2014 || [[Stadion Sportowy Bruk-Bet Termalica]], [[Nieciecza]], Poland || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|4–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|13 || 11 February 2015 || [[Lipót]], Hungary || {{fbw|HUN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|7–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|14 || 9 March 2015 || Umag, [[Umag]], Croatia || {{fbw|ROU}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[2015 Istria Cup]] |- | align="center"|15 || 11 March 2015 || Veli Jože, [[Poreč]], Croatia || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 2015 Istria Cup |- | align="center"|16 || 27 October 2015 || Municipal Stadium, [[Jelenia Góra]], Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|17 || 27 November 2015 || [[CSR Orhei]], [[Orhei]], Romania || {{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|3–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying Group 4|UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|18 || 4 March 2016 || [[Paralimni Stadium]], [[Paralimni]], Cyprus || Wales || align="center" |1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2016 Cyprus Women's Cup|2016 Cyprus Cup]] |- | align="center"|19 || 20 September 2016 || OSiR Stadium, Włocławek, Poland || Moldova || align="center" |1–0 || align="center"|4–0 || UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying |- | align="center"|20 || rowspan="2"| 26 November 2016 || rowspan="2"| [[Łęczna Stadium]], [[Łęczna]], Poland || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|21 || align="center"|4–0 |- | align="center"|22 || 7 April 2017 || Pruszków, Poland || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|23 || rowspan="2"| 11 April 2017 || rowspan="2"| [[Minsk]], Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|24 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|25 || 8 June 2017 || [[Stadion Yuvileinyi]], [[Bucha, Ukraine|Bucha]], Ukraine || {{fbw|UKR}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|26 || rowspan="2"| 15 September 2017 || rowspan="2"| Łęczna Stadium, Łęczna, Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 2|2019 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|27 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|28 || 19 September 2017 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], Switzerland ||&nbsp;Switzerland || align="center" |1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|29 || rowspan="2"| 31 August 2018 || rowspan="2"| [[Traktor Stadium]], Minsk, Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|30 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|31 || 9 October 2018 || Municipal Stadium, [[Ostróda]], Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|4–0 || align="center"|4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|32 || 8 November 2018 || [[Butarque Stadium]], [[Leganés]], Spain || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|33 || 1 March 2019 || Lagos Municipal Stadium, [[Lagos, Portugal|Lagos]], Portugal || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[2019 Algarve Cup]] |- | align="center"|34 || 5 April 2019 || [[Arena Lublin]], [[Lublin]], Poland || {{fbw|ITA}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|35 || rowspan="3"| 7 March 2020 || rowspan="3"| [[General Kazimierz Sosnkowski Municipal Stadium|Polonia Stadium]], [[Warsaw]], Poland || rowspan="3" |{{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"| [[UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying Group D|UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|36 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|37 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|38 || rowspan="2"| 11 March 2020 || rowspan="2"| [[ASK Arena]], [[Baku]], Azerbaijan || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|AZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying |- | align="center"|39 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|40 || rowspan="2"| 13 April 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Widzew Łódź Stadium|Widzew Stadium]], [[Łódź]], Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|SWE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–4 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|41 || align=center|2–2 |- | align="center"|42 || 11 June 2021 || [[Pinatar Arena]], [[San Pedro del Pinatar]], Spain || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|2–2 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|43 || rowspan="2"| 14 June 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Estadio Cartagonova]], [[Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena]], Spain || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|CZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|44 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|45 || 17 September 2021 || [[Gdańsk Stadium]], [[Gdańsk]], Poland || {{fbw|BEL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F|2023 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|46 || 29 June 2022 || [[Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski Stadium]], [[Grodzisk Wielkopolski]], Poland || {{fbw|ISL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|47 || rowspan="2"| 1 September 2022 || rowspan="2"| [[Elbasan Arena]], [[Elbasan]], Albania || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|ALB}} || align=center|1–1 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|48 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|49 || rowspan="3"| 6 September 2022 || rowspan="3"| Arena Lublin, Lublin, Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|KOS}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="3" align=center| 7–0 || rowspan="3"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|50 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|51 || align=center|6–0 |- | align="center"|52 || 6 October 2022 || [[Estadio Municipal de Chapín]], [[Jerez de la Frontera]], Spain || {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"| 4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|53 || 21 February 2023 || [[Marbella Football Center]], [[Marbella]], Spain || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|54 || 6 April 2023 || [[Władysław Król Municipal Stadium|Władysław Król Stadium]], Łódź, Poland || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|55 || 22 September 2023 || [[Georgios Kamaras Stadium]], [[Athens]], Greece || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B#Group 3|2023–24 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|56 ||rowspan="2"| 26 September 2023 ||rowspan="2"|[[Gdynia Municipal Stadium|Gdynia Stadium]], [[Gdynia]], Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|UKR}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|57 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|58 || 27 October 2023 || [[Tychy Municipal Stadium|Tychy Stadium]], [[Tychy]], Poland || {{fbw|SRB}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 2–1 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|59 || 5 December 2023 || [[Zagłębie Sports Park]], [[Sosnowiec]], Poland || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 2–0 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|60 || 25 October 2024 || [[Arcul de Triumf Stadium (2021)|Arcul de Triumf Stadium]], [[Bucharest]], Romania || {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs|UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs]] |- | align="center"|61 ||rowspan="2"| 29 October 2024 ||rowspan="2"|Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 4–1 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|62 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|63 || 3 December 2024 || [[Franz Horr Stadium|Viola Park]], [[Vienna]], Austria || {{fbw|AUT}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–0 || UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|64 ||rowspan="2"| 4 April 2025 ||rowspan="2"| Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland ||rowspan="2"| {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 5–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2025 UEFA Women's Nations League B|2025 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|65 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|66 || rowspan="2"| 30 May 2025 || rowspan=2| [[Seaview (football ground)|Seaview]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center| 1–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 ||rowspan="2"| 2025 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|67 || align=center| 2–0 |- | align="center"|68 || 12 July 2025 || [[Swissporarena]], [[Lucerne]], Switzerland || {{fbw|DEN}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–2 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025]] |- | align="center"|69 || 3 March 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center" | 2–2 || [[2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA League A#Group A2|2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|70 || 7 March 2026 || [[Stade Gaston Gérard]], [[Dijon]], France || {{fbw|FRA}} || align="center" |1–1 || align="center" | 1–4 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|71 || 14 April 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|2–3 || align=center| 2–3 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- |} ==Honours== '''Medyk Konin''' * [[Ekstraliga (women's football)|Ekstraliga]]: 2013–14, 2014–15 * [[Polish Cup (women's football)|Polish Cup]]: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 '''VfL Wolfsburg''' * [[Frauen-Bundesliga|Bundesliga]]: [[2016–17 Frauen-Bundesliga|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Frauen-Bundesliga|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga|2018–19]], [[2019–20 Frauen-Bundesliga|2019–20]], [[2021–22 Frauen-Bundesliga|2021–22]] * [[DFB-Pokal Frauen|DFB-Pokal]]: [[2015–16 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2015–16]], [[2016–17 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2016–17]], [[2017–18 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2017–18]], [[2018–19 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2018–19]], [[2019–20 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2019–20]], [[2020–21 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2020–21]], [[2021–22 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2021–22]], [[2022–23 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2022–23]], [[2023–24 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2023–24]] * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] runner up: [[2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League|2015–16]], [[2017–18 UEFA Women's Champions League|2017–18]], [[2019–20 UEFA Women's Champions League|2019–20]], [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League|2022–23]] '''Barcelona''' * [[Liga F]]: [[2024–25 Liga F|2024–25]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2025 |title=10th Liga F title for Barça Women |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250616004857/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |archive-date=16 June 2025 |access-date=15 July 2025 |website=FC Barcelona |language=}}</ref> [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |title=Barcelona win 7th straight Liga F title to further quadruple quest |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48550618/barcelona-liga-f-champions-title-women-treble |website=espn.com |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=22 April 2026}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|Copa de la Reina]]: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2024–25]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2025 |title=Barça 2-0 Atlético Madrid: Pina wins the crown for the queens of the cup |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4280451/barca-2-0-atletico-madrid-pina-wins-the-crown-for-the-queens-of-the-cup |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607222058/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4280451/barca-2-0-atletico-madrid-pina-wins-the-crown-for-the-queens-of-the-cup |archive-date=7 June 2025 |access-date=17 July 2025 |website=FC Barcelona |language=}}</ref> [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Papuga |first1=Wojciech |title=FC Barcelona zdobywcą Pucharu Hiszpanii kobiet. Ewa Pajor z kolejnym trofeum na koncie [WIDEO] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/93291502/fc-barcelona-zdobywca-pucharu-hiszpanii-kobiet-ewa-pajor-z-kolejnym-trofeum-na-koncie |website=sport.tvp.pl |access-date=17 May 2026 |language=pl |date=16 May 2026}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina|Supercopa de España]]: [[2024–25 Supercopa de España Femenina|2024–25]], [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sixth Super Cup for FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4438624/sixth-super-cup-for-fc-barcelona |publisher=FC Barcelona Femení |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Champions League: [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]];<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan|first=Adwaidh|date=23 May 2026|title=Barcelona 4–0 Lyonnes|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c2d2z06pypyt|access-date=24 May 2026|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC}}</ref> runner-up: [[2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League|2024–25]] '''Poland''' * [[Istria Cup]]: [[2015 Istria Cup|2015]] '''Poland U17''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]]: [[2013 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2013]] ; Individual * [[Gerd Müller Trophy]]: [[2025 Ballon d'Or#Gerd Müller Trophy|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Jonathan |title=Polish star Ewa Pajor nets award for top goal-scorer at Ballon d'Or |url=https://tvpworld.com/89074430/polands-ewa-pajor-wins-the-gerd-muller-trophy-at-2025-ballon-dor |website=[[TVP World|tvpworld.com]] |access-date=23 September 2025 |language=en |date=23 September 2025}}</ref> * [[Piłka Nożna magazine plebiscite|Polish Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2018,<ref name="A18">{{cite web |title=Plebiscyt Tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" - Fabiański najlepszym zawodnikiem 2018 roku |url=https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/news%2C399117%2Cplebiscyt-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-fabianski-najlepszym-zawodnikiem-2018-roku |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=3 February 2019}}</ref> 2019,<ref name="A19">{{cite web |first=Bartłomiej |last=Bukowski |title=Robert Lewandowski Piłkarzem Roku 2019 w plebiscycie tygodnika "Piłka Nożna"! |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/867416/rober-lewandowski-pilkarzem-roku-2019-w-plebiscycie-tygodnika-pilka-nozna |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=2 February 2020}}</ref> 2022,<ref name="A22">{{cite web |title=Robert Lewandowski piłkarzem 2022 roku! Wyniki plebiscytu tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" |url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2023-01-21/kto-pilkarzem-2022-roku-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-wyniki-plebiscytu |website=polsatsport.pl |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=21 January 2023 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121214314/https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2023-01-21/kto-pilkarzem-2022-roku-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-wyniki-plebiscytu |url-status=live }}</ref> 2023,<ref name="A23">{{cite web |title=Plebiscyt tygodnika "Piłki Nożnej" rozstrzygnięty. Kto został najlepszym zawodnikiem? |url=https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/plebiscyt-tygodnika-pilki-noznej-rozstrzygniety-kto-zostal-najlepszym-zawodnikiem |website=pap.pl |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=5 February 2024}}</ref> 2024,<ref>{{cite web |title=Gala tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" 2025. Sprawdź, kto zwyciężył w tym roku! [LISTA] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/84725908/gala-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-2025-sprawdz-kto-zwyciezyl-w-tym-roku-lista |website=[[TVP Sport|sport.tvp.pl]] |access-date=28 January 2025 |language=pl |date=28 January 2025}}</ref> 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=Gala tygodnika "Piłka Nożna". Lista laureatów |url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/robert-lewandowski/2026-01-24/gala-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-lista-laureatow-1/ |website=polsatsport.pl |access-date=25 January 2026 |language=pl |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * Polish Cup top scorer: 2014–15<ref>{{cite web |title=Strzelcy |url=http://www.90minut.pl/strzelcy.php?id=8019 |website=90minut.pl |access-date=24 November 2024 |language=pl}}</ref> * Bundesliga top scorer: [[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga#Top scorers|2018–19]], [[2023–24 Frauen-Bundesliga#Top scorers|2023–24]] * [[Pichichi Trophy]]: [[2024–25 Liga F#Goalscorers|2024–25]]<ref>{{cite web |date=18 May 2025 |title=Pajor, Pichichi; Cata Coll, Zamora |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4267530/pajor-pichichi-cata-coll-zamora |website=fcbarcelona.com |access-date=24 November 2025}}</ref> * Copa de la Reina top scorer: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol#Top goalscorers|2024–25]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://resultados.rfef.es/pnfg/NPcd/NFG_CMP_Goleadores?cod_primaria=1000120&CodJornada=&codcompeticion=901769881&codtemporada=20&codgrupo=901769882|title=Copa de la Reina top goalscorers|language=es|access-date=7 June 2025|publisher=RFEF}}</ref> * [[Liga F Player of the Month]]: [[2024–25_Liga_F#Monthly_awards|April 2025]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ligaf.es/noticia/ewa-pajor-mejor-jugadora-del-mes-de-abril|title=Ewa Pajor, Mejor jugadora del mes de abril |trans-title=Ewa Pajor, Best Player of the Month for April |date=4 May 2025|access-date=4 May 2025|publisher=La Liga F|lang=ES}}</ref>, [[2025–26 Liga_F#Monthly_awards|December 2025]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ligaf.es/noticia/ewa-pajor-la-ganadora-del-player-of-the-month-de-diciembre|title=Ewa Pajor, la ganadora del Player of the month de diciembre|trans-title=Ewa Pajor, winner of the Best Player of the Month of December|date=12 January 2026|access-date=12 January 2026|publisher=La Liga F|language=ES}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Champions League top scorer: [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League#Top goalscorers|2022–23]], [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]] * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] Team of the Season: [[2017–18 UEFA Women's Champions League#Squad of the season|2017–18]], [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League|2022–23]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=2023/24 Women's Champions League Team of the Season |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/028d-1afcf841e157-7aed3be7fae0-1000--2023-24-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529061215/https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/028d-1afcf841e157-7aed3be7fae0-1000--2023-24-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |archive-date=29 May 2024 |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[UEFA|UEFA.com]]}}</ref> [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2026 |title=2025/26 Women's Champions League Team of the Season |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/02a5-20b3ad844be4-9f004231e98e-1000--2025-26-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |access-date=27 May 2026 |website=UEFA}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Golden Player: 2013 == References == <references /> == External links == 2sttzilp1im8wbuzagfxk1db9w7z96j 109212 109211 2026-08-07T00:10:26Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109212 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Ewa Barbara Pajor''' (Polish: &#x5B;ˈɛva ˈpajɔr&#x5D;; born 3 December 1996) be a Polish professional footballer wey dey play as a striker give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den dey captain de Poland national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Polki mistrzyniami Europy U-17 |url=http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045742/http://www.90minut.pl/news/214/news2147395-Polki-mistrzyniami-Europy-U-17.html |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.90minut.pl}}</ref> Det start ein senior career plus Medyk Konin, she win two Ekstraliga titles den three national cups plus Medyk insyd three years. Insyd 2015, she transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, wer she w8n five Frauen-Bundesliga titles, nine consecutive DFB-Pokals, two league top goalscorer awards, wey she feature insyd three UEFA Women's Champions League finals. Insyd 2024, she move go [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]. Insyd ein first season, she be de club ein top scorer insyd all competitions as dem win a domestic triple wey dem fini de 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League as runners-up. Na dem name am Polish Women's Player of the Year six times by de ''Piłka Nożna'' weekly, she win de Women's Gerd Müller Trophy insyd 2025, wey she place 8th insyd dat year ein Ballon d'Or. == Club career == === Youth === Pajor dey cam from Pęgów. She start ein football training at de age of 8 insyd Orlęty Wielenin. After graduating from primary school, she move to Konin wey she train plus Medyk Konin. On 14 April 2012, she make ein Ekstraliga debut, entering de game insyd de 55th minute of de match against AZS PWSZ Biała Podlaska, winning 3–0. On ein debut, she score two goals. Na she score de first goal two minutes after entering de pitch. She cam be de youngest player ever to play insyd Ekstraliga at 15 years den 133 days old.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2016 |title=Olimpiko Uniejów – Oficjalna Strona Internetowa – Polska – Ewa Pajor |url=http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409180856/http://olimpiko.pl/viewpage.php?page_id=11 |archive-date=9 April 2016 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> To be able to participate insyd dis match, na dem need a special permit from PZPN, secof de regulations only allowed players over 16 to play. === Medyk Konin === Insyd de 2012–13 season, togeda plus Medyk, she win de vice-championship den de Polish Cup. Insyd de final match against KP Unia Racibórz, dem win 2–1, Pajor score both goals give ein team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2013 |title=Forum – epoznan.pl – Pierwszy Portal Poznania |url=http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102203357/http://www.epoznan.pl/forum-topic-43381 |archive-date=2 November 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> De seasons 2013–14 den 2014–15 turn out to be even more successful give am. Togeda plus Medyk Konin she win de championship den de Polish Cup twice. She play ein last match for de Konin team wen Medyk defeat Górnik Łęczna insyd de Polish Cup final 5–0. Pajor score a hat-trick insyd dis match. In total, for de senior team of Medyk, she score 74 goals insyd all official matches, of wich 64 insyd de Ekstraliga (insyd 60 appearances).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierwsza godzina Pajor w Bundeslidze – KobiecaPilka.pl – piłka nożna kobiet |url=http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724214140/http://www.pilkakobieca.pl/news,12773.html |archive-date=24 July 2020 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=www.pilkakobieca.pl}}</ref> === VfL Wolfsburg === [[File:2018_Women's_DFB-Pokal_Final_-_Ewa_Pajor_(Wolfsburg)_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|240x240px|Pajor plus Wolfsburg insyd 2018]] Insyd June 2015, Pajor sign a two-year contract plus VfL Wolfsburg,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title=VfL Wolfsburg ǀ Detailseite |url=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626124335/https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/info/frauen/aktuelles/detailseite/artikel/ewa-pajor-wechselt-nach-wolfsburg-38851.html |archive-date=26 June 2015 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> wich she then extend insyd December 2017 to be valid until 30 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2017 |title=Oficjalnie: Ewa Pajor przedłużyła kontrakt z Wolfsburgiem |url=http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411192057/http://nowinkitransferowe.pl/3057/Niemcy/oficjalnie-ewa-pajor-przedluzyla-kontrakt-z-wolfsburgiem |archive-date=11 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=nowinkitransferowe.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd April 2020, Pajor sign a contract extension plus Wolfsburg til 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vavel.com |date=24 April 2020 |title=Ewa Pajor extends VfL Wolfsburg contract until 2023 |url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614223937/https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/24/womens-football/1019756-ewa-pajor-extends-vfl-wolfsburg-contract-until-2023.html |archive-date=14 June 2021 |access-date=24 April 2020 |website=vavel.com |language=en}}</ref> Insyd de 2018–19 season, she win de German Championship, de German Cup, den de title of Bundesliga top scorer, wey she score 24 goals insyd 19 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Transmisje |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/transmisje |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sport.tvp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Insyd de 2023–24 season, she score four goals insyd de 9–1 victory against Nürnberg.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg 1:9 (Women Bundesliga 2023/2024, 14. Round) |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319030537/https://www.worldfootball.net/report/report/frauen-bundesliga-2023-2024-1-fc-nuernberg-vfl-wolfsburg/ |archive-date=19 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> === FC Barcelona === Insyd June 2024, Pajor sign a three-year contract plus [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]].<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2024|title=Agreement to sign Ewa Pajor until 2027|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|access-date=2024-06-17|website=www.fcbarcelona.com|archive-date=31 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831211415/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4039721/agreement-to-sign-ewa-pajor-until-2027|url-status=live}}</ref> On 12 December 2024, she score a brace insyd a Champions League group stage match against Hammarby, wich conclude insyd Barcelona ein 3–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2024 |title=Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women's Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm |url=https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213072750/https://apnews.com/article/women-champions-league-barcelona-arsenal-bayern-mancity-161feb069c4a0923ffdb7035b618171b |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=apnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barcelona 3-0 Hammarby IF (Dec 12, 2024) |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213220415/https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/721655 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=espn.com}}</ref> On 21 December 2024, she score a hat-trick insyd a Copa de la Reina match wey dey contribute to Barcelona ein decisive 6–2 victory over UD Tenerife.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Lydia Navarro |date=21 December 2024 |title=El Barcelona aplasta la ilusión del Tenerife en la Copa de la Reina |url=https://www.articulo14.es/deportes/el-barcelona-aplasta-la-ilusion-del-tenerife-en-la-copa-de-la-reina-20241221.html |access-date=21 December 2024 |website=articulo14.es |language=es}}</ref> On 23 May 2026, she net a brace insyd a 4–0 victory over Lyon insyd de Champions League final, helping secure ein club ein fourth title insyd de competition.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo braces lift Barcelona over OL Lyonnes, spoiling Lindsey Heaps’ final European match |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-salma-paralluelo-braces-lift-barcelona-over-ol-lyonnes-spoiling-lindsey-heaps-final-european-match-180819060.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> She sanso fini as de tournament ein top scorer plus 11 goals.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2026 |title=Ewa Pajor inspires Barça to convincing UWCL victory over Lyonnes |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ewa-pajor-inspires-bar-convincing-180000026.html |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> == International career == At de European Under-17 Championship dem hold insyd June 2013, togeda plus de Polish U-17 team she win de gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2013 |title=Ewa Pajor okrzyknięta polskim Messim – Piłka nożna – Przegladsportowy.pl |url=http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014125253/http://pilka-nozna.przegladsportowy.pl/Pilka-nozna-Ewa-Pajor-okrzyknieta-polskim-Messim,artykul,174538,1,279.html |archive-date=14 October 2013 |access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> On 9 October, na dem award am de UEFA Under-17 Golden Player Award for de best under-17 player insyd Europe. She make ein debut insyd de senior Polish national team under coach Wojciech Basiuk, insyd de match between Poland den de Czech Republic, as part of de Balaton Cup friendly tournament insyd Hungary, on 20 August 2013. Pajor check insyd on de field only insyd de 75th minute, buh insyd de minute after entering she win a penalty kick, wey Patrycja Pożerska score. Insyd de 84th minute, Pajor score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PKO Ekstraklasa |url=https://www.sport.pl/pilka/0,65039.html |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=Sport.pl |language=pl}}</ref> She take part insyd de 4 to 11 March 2015 competition for de Istria Cup insyd Croatia, wich she win first place plus ein team insyd de final against Slovakia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2015 |title=Poland – "Istria cup" 2015. |url=http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308114231/http://www.istriacup2015.com/poland.html |archive-date=8 March 2015 |access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref> On 6 September 2022, after scoring three goals against de Kosovo national team, Pajor cam be de most effective scorer insyd de history of de Polish national team, ahead of previous record-holder Marta Otrębska.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Wirtualna Polska |date=7 September 2022 |title=To już najlepsza strzelczyni w historii reprezentacji Polski. Ewa Pajor pobiła rekord |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203045745/https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/1019612/to-juz-najlepsza-strzelczyni-w-historii-reprezentacji-polski-ewa-pajor-pobila-re |archive-date=3 February 2023 |access-date=3 February 2023 |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |language=pl}}</ref> Pajor captain Poland at de UEFA Euro 2025, Poland ein first appearance at de Euros.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 July 2025 |title=Ewa Pajor zabrała głos po historycznej wygranej na Euro. "Na tym będziemy się skupiać" |url=https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/pilka-nozna-kobiet/pajor-zabrala-glos-po-historycznej-wygranej-na-tym-bedziemy-sie-skupiac/flnrh2z |access-date=13 July 2025 |website=przegladsportowy.onet.pl |language=pl}}</ref> On 12 July, she score ein first goal at a major tournament insyd a 3–2 group stage win over Denmark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ewa Pajor strzela dla Polski na EURO! Biało-Czerwone wygrały z Danią [WIDEO] › FCBarca.com |url=https://www.fcbarca.com/127763-ewa-pajor-strzela-dla-polski-na-euro-bialo-czerwone-wygraly-z-dania-wideo.html |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=FCBarca.com |language=pl}}</ref> == Career statistics == ===Club=== {{updated|match played 31 May 2026}}<ref name=SW>{{cite web |title=Ewa Pajor – Soccerway profile |url=https://soccerway.com/players/ewa--pajor/185450/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by club, season den competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|[[UEFA Women's Champions League|UWCL]] !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="10"|[[VfL Wolfsburg (women)|VfL Wolfsburg]] |[[2015–16 Frauen-Bundesliga|2015–16]] |[[Frauen-Bundesliga]] |7||1||2||1||7||0||colspan="2"|—||16||2 |- |[[2016–17 Frauen-Bundesliga|2016–17]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |12||5||4||3||1||0||colspan="2"|—||17||8 |- |[[2017–18 Frauen-Bundesliga|2017–18]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |15||4||3||3||7||4||colspan="2"|—||25||11 |- |[[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga|2018–19]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||24||3||2||5||2||colspan="2"|—||27||28 |- |[[2019–20 Frauen-Bundesliga|2019–20]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |17||16||3||2||4||0||colspan="2"|—||24||18 |- |[[2020–21 Frauen-Bundesliga|2020–21]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |6||8||3||3||4||0||colspan="2"|—||13||11 |- |[[2021–22 Frauen-Bundesliga|2021–22]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |7||8||2||2||5||3||colspan="2"|—||14||13 |- |[[2022–23 Frauen-Bundesliga|2022–23]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||12||5||3||11||9||colspan="2"|—||35||24 |- |[[2023–24 Frauen-Bundesliga|2023–24]] |Frauen-Bundesliga |19||18||4||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||25||20 |- !colspan="2"|Total !121!!96!!29!!21!!46!!18!!colspan="2"|—!!196!!135 |- |rowspan="3"|[[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] |[[2024–25 FC Barcelona Femení season|2024–25]] |[[Primera División (women)|Liga F]] |28||25||5||9||11||7||2||2||46||43 |- |[[2025–26 FC Barcelona Femení season|2025–26]] |Liga F |23||16||5||3||10||11||2||1||40||31 |- !colspan="2"|Total !51!!41!!10!!12!!21!!18!!4!!3!!86!!74 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !172!!137!!39!!33!!67!!36!!4!!3!!282!!209 |} === International === {{updated|match played 5 June 2026}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances den goals by national team den year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="14"|[[Poland women's national football team|Poland]] |2013||4||2 |- |2014||9||10 |- |2015||11||5 |- |2016||10||4 |- |2017||12||7 |- |2018||7||4 |- |2019||6||2 |- |2020||2||5 |- |2021||4||6 |- |2022||8||7 |- |2023||10||7 |- |2024||12||4 |- |2025||10||5 |- |2026||5||3 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!110!!71 |} :''Scores den results list Poland ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Pajor goal''. {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of international goals wey Ewa Pajor score |- !scope="col"|No. !scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition |- | align="center"|1 || 20 August 2013 || [[Balatonfüred]], Hungary || {{fbw|CZE}} || || align=center| 4–1 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]] |- | align="center"|2 || 22 August 2013 || Balatonfüred, Hungary || {{fbw|SVK}} || || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|3 || 8 May 2014 || [[Svangaskarð]], [[Toftir]], Faroe Islands || {{fbw|FRO}} || align=center|3–0 || align=center| 3–0 || [[2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 4|2015 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|4 || 18 June 2014 || [[Bilino Polje]], [[Zenica]], Bosnia & Herzegovina || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–1 || align=center| 1–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|5 || rowspan="3"| 16 July 2014 || rowspan="3"| Znicz Pruszków Stadium, [[Pruszków]], Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|EST}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"|Friendly |- | align="center"|6 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|7 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|8 || rowspan=2| 13 September 2014 || rowspan=2| [[MotoArena Toruń]], [[Toruń]], Poland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 || rowspan=2| 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|9 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|10 || 17 September 2014 || OSiR Stadium, [[Włocławek]], Poland || {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–1 || 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|11 || 28 October 2014 || [[Náchod]], Czech Republic || {{fbw|CZE}} || align=center| 1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|12 || 30 October 2014 || [[Stadion Sportowy Bruk-Bet Termalica]], [[Nieciecza]], Poland || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|4–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|13 || 11 February 2015 || [[Lipót]], Hungary || {{fbw|HUN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|7–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|14 || 9 March 2015 || Umag, [[Umag]], Croatia || {{fbw|ROU}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[2015 Istria Cup]] |- | align="center"|15 || 11 March 2015 || Veli Jože, [[Poreč]], Croatia || {{fbw|SVK}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 2015 Istria Cup |- | align="center"|16 || 27 October 2015 || Municipal Stadium, [[Jelenia Góra]], Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|17 || 27 November 2015 || [[CSR Orhei]], [[Orhei]], Romania || {{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|3–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying Group 4|UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|18 || 4 March 2016 || [[Paralimni Stadium]], [[Paralimni]], Cyprus || Wales || align="center" |1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2016 Cyprus Women's Cup|2016 Cyprus Cup]] |- | align="center"|19 || 20 September 2016 || OSiR Stadium, Włocławek, Poland || Moldova || align="center" |1–0 || align="center"|4–0 || UEFA Euro 2017 qualifying |- | align="center"|20 || rowspan="2"| 26 November 2016 || rowspan="2"| [[Łęczna Stadium]], [[Łęczna]], Poland || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|21 || align="center"|4–0 |- | align="center"|22 || 7 April 2017 || Pruszków, Poland || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|23 || rowspan="2"| 11 April 2017 || rowspan="2"| [[Minsk]], Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–0 || rowspan="2"|Friendly |- | align="center"|24 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|25 || 8 June 2017 || [[Stadion Yuvileinyi]], [[Bucha, Ukraine|Bucha]], Ukraine || {{fbw|UKR}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|26 || rowspan="2"| 15 September 2017 || rowspan="2"| Łęczna Stadium, Łęczna, Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 2|2019 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|27 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|28 || 19 September 2017 || [[Tissot Arena]], [[Biel/Bienne]], Switzerland ||&nbsp;Switzerland || align="center" |1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|29 || rowspan="2"| 31 August 2018 || rowspan="2"| [[Traktor Stadium]], Minsk, Belarus || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|BLR}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|4–1 || rowspan="2"| 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|30 || align=center|4–1 |- | align="center"|31 || 9 October 2018 || Municipal Stadium, [[Ostróda]], Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|4–0 || align="center"|4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|32 || 8 November 2018 || [[Butarque Stadium]], [[Leganés]], Spain || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|33 || 1 March 2019 || Lagos Municipal Stadium, [[Lagos, Portugal|Lagos]], Portugal || {{fbw|ESP}} || align=center|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[2019 Algarve Cup]] |- | align="center"|34 || 5 April 2019 || [[Arena Lublin]], [[Lublin]], Poland || {{fbw|ITA}} || align=center|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|35 || rowspan="3"| 7 March 2020 || rowspan="3"| [[General Kazimierz Sosnkowski Municipal Stadium|Polonia Stadium]], [[Warsaw]], Poland || rowspan="3" |{{fbw|MDA}} || align=center|2–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="3"| [[UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying Group D|UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying]] |- | align="center"|36 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|37 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|38 || rowspan="2"| 11 March 2020 || rowspan="2"| [[ASK Arena]], [[Baku]], Azerbaijan || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|AZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying |- | align="center"|39 || align=center|4–0 |- | align="center"|40 || rowspan="2"| 13 April 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Widzew Łódź Stadium|Widzew Stadium]], [[Łódź]], Poland || rowspan="2" |{{fbw|SWE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–4 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|41 || align=center|2–2 |- | align="center"|42 || 11 June 2021 || [[Pinatar Arena]], [[San Pedro del Pinatar]], Spain || {{fbw|FIN}} || align=center|2–2 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly |- | align="center"|43 || rowspan="2"| 14 June 2021 || rowspan="2"| [[Estadio Cartagonova]], [[Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena]], Spain || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|CZE}} || align=center|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–0 || rowspan="2"| Friendly |- | align="center"|44 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|45 || 17 September 2021 || [[Gdańsk Stadium]], [[Gdańsk]], Poland || {{fbw|BEL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F|2023 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|46 || 29 June 2022 || [[Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski Stadium]], [[Grodzisk Wielkopolski]], Poland || {{fbw|ISL}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"|1–3 || Friendly |- | align="center"|47 || rowspan="2"| 1 September 2022 || rowspan="2"| [[Elbasan Arena]], [[Elbasan]], Albania || rowspan="2"|{{fbw|ALB}} || align=center|1–1 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|48 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|49 || rowspan="3"| 6 September 2022 || rowspan="3"| Arena Lublin, Lublin, Poland || rowspan="3"| {{fbw|KOS}} || align=center|3–0 || rowspan="3" align=center| 7–0 || rowspan="3"| 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|50 || align=center|5–0 |- | align="center"|51 || align=center|6–0 |- | align="center"|52 || 6 October 2022 || [[Estadio Municipal de Chapín]], [[Jerez de la Frontera]], Spain || {{fbw|MAR}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center"| 4–0 || Friendly |- | align="center"|53 || 21 February 2023 || [[Marbella Football Center]], [[Marbella]], Spain || {{fbw|SUI}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|54 || 6 April 2023 || [[Władysław Król Municipal Stadium|Władysław Król Stadium]], Łódź, Poland || {{fbw|CRC}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || Friendly |- | align="center"|55 || 22 September 2023 || [[Georgios Kamaras Stadium]], [[Athens]], Greece || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 3–1 || [[2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League B#Group 3|2023–24 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|56 ||rowspan="2"| 26 September 2023 ||rowspan="2"|[[Gdynia Municipal Stadium|Gdynia Stadium]], [[Gdynia]], Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|UKR}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 2–1 || rowspan="2"| 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|57 || align=center|2–0 |- | align="center"|58 || 27 October 2023 || [[Tychy Municipal Stadium|Tychy Stadium]], [[Tychy]], Poland || {{fbw|SRB}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 2–1 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|59 || 5 December 2023 || [[Zagłębie Sports Park]], [[Sosnowiec]], Poland || {{fbw|GRE}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 2–0 || 2023–24 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|60 || 25 October 2024 || [[Arcul de Triumf Stadium (2021)|Arcul de Triumf Stadium]], [[Bucharest]], Romania || {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|2–1 || align=center| 2–1 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs|UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs]] |- | align="center"|61 ||rowspan="2"| 29 October 2024 ||rowspan="2"|Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || rowspan="2" | {{fbw|ROM}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 4–1 || rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|62 || align=center|3–0 |- | align="center"|63 || 3 December 2024 || [[Franz Horr Stadium|Viola Park]], [[Vienna]], Austria || {{fbw|AUT}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center| 1–0 || UEFA Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |- | align="center"|64 ||rowspan="2"| 4 April 2025 ||rowspan="2"| Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland ||rowspan="2"| {{fbw|BIH}} || align=center|1–0 || align=center rowspan="2"| 5–1 ||rowspan="2"| [[2025 UEFA Women's Nations League B|2025 UEFA Nations League]] |- | align="center"|65 || align=center|2–1 |- | align="center"|66 || rowspan="2"| 30 May 2025 || rowspan=2| [[Seaview (football ground)|Seaview]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland || rowspan=2| {{fbw|NIR}} || align=center| 1–0 || rowspan=2 align=center| 4–0 ||rowspan="2"| 2025 UEFA Nations League |- | align="center"|67 || align=center| 2–0 |- | align="center"|68 || 12 July 2025 || [[Swissporarena]], [[Lucerne]], Switzerland || {{fbw|DEN}} || align=center|2–0 || align=center| 3–2 || [[UEFA Women's Euro 2025]] |- | align="center"|69 || 3 March 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|NED}} || align=center|1–0 || align="center" | 2–2 || [[2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA League A#Group A2|2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification]] |- | align="center"|70 || 7 March 2026 || [[Stade Gaston Gérard]], [[Dijon]], France || {{fbw|FRA}} || align="center" |1–1 || align="center" | 1–4 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- | align="center"|71 || 14 April 2026 || Gdańsk Stadium, Gdańsk, Poland || {{fbw|IRL}} || align=center|2–3 || align=center| 2–3 || 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |- |} ==Honours== '''Medyk Konin''' * [[Ekstraliga (women's football)|Ekstraliga]]: 2013–14, 2014–15 * [[Polish Cup (women's football)|Polish Cup]]: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 '''VfL Wolfsburg''' * [[Frauen-Bundesliga|Bundesliga]]: [[2016–17 Frauen-Bundesliga|2016–17]], [[2017–18 Frauen-Bundesliga|2017–18]], [[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga|2018–19]], [[2019–20 Frauen-Bundesliga|2019–20]], [[2021–22 Frauen-Bundesliga|2021–22]] * [[DFB-Pokal Frauen|DFB-Pokal]]: [[2015–16 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2015–16]], [[2016–17 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2016–17]], [[2017–18 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2017–18]], [[2018–19 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2018–19]], [[2019–20 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2019–20]], [[2020–21 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2020–21]], [[2021–22 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2021–22]], [[2022–23 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2022–23]], [[2023–24 DFB-Pokal Frauen|2023–24]] * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] runner up: [[2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League|2015–16]], [[2017–18 UEFA Women's Champions League|2017–18]], [[2019–20 UEFA Women's Champions League|2019–20]], [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League|2022–23]] '''Barcelona''' * [[Liga F]]: [[2024–25 Liga F|2024–25]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2025 |title=10th Liga F title for Barça Women |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250616004857/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |archive-date=16 June 2025 |access-date=15 July 2025 |website=FC Barcelona |language=}}</ref> [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |title=Barcelona win 7th straight Liga F title to further quadruple quest |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48550618/barcelona-liga-f-champions-title-women-treble |website=espn.com |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=22 April 2026}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|Copa de la Reina]]: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2024–25]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2025 |title=Barça 2-0 Atlético Madrid: Pina wins the crown for the queens of the cup |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4280451/barca-2-0-atletico-madrid-pina-wins-the-crown-for-the-queens-of-the-cup |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607222058/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4280451/barca-2-0-atletico-madrid-pina-wins-the-crown-for-the-queens-of-the-cup |archive-date=7 June 2025 |access-date=17 July 2025 |website=FC Barcelona |language=}}</ref> [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Papuga |first1=Wojciech |title=FC Barcelona zdobywcą Pucharu Hiszpanii kobiet. Ewa Pajor z kolejnym trofeum na koncie [WIDEO] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/93291502/fc-barcelona-zdobywca-pucharu-hiszpanii-kobiet-ewa-pajor-z-kolejnym-trofeum-na-koncie |website=sport.tvp.pl |access-date=17 May 2026 |language=pl |date=16 May 2026}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina|Supercopa de España]]: [[2024–25 Supercopa de España Femenina|2024–25]], [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sixth Super Cup for FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4438624/sixth-super-cup-for-fc-barcelona |publisher=FC Barcelona Femení |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Champions League: [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]];<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan|first=Adwaidh|date=23 May 2026|title=Barcelona 4–0 Lyonnes|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c2d2z06pypyt|access-date=24 May 2026|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC}}</ref> runner-up: [[2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League|2024–25]] '''Poland''' * [[Istria Cup]]: [[2015 Istria Cup|2015]] '''Poland U17''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]]: [[2013 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2013]] ; Individual * [[Gerd Müller Trophy]]: [[2025 Ballon d'Or#Gerd Müller Trophy|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Jonathan |title=Polish star Ewa Pajor nets award for top goal-scorer at Ballon d'Or |url=https://tvpworld.com/89074430/polands-ewa-pajor-wins-the-gerd-muller-trophy-at-2025-ballon-dor |website=[[TVP World|tvpworld.com]] |access-date=23 September 2025 |language=en |date=23 September 2025}}</ref> * [[Piłka Nożna magazine plebiscite|Polish Women's Footballer of the Year]]: 2018,<ref name="A18">{{cite web |title=Plebiscyt Tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" - Fabiański najlepszym zawodnikiem 2018 roku |url=https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/news%2C399117%2Cplebiscyt-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-fabianski-najlepszym-zawodnikiem-2018-roku |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=3 February 2019}}</ref> 2019,<ref name="A19">{{cite web |first=Bartłomiej |last=Bukowski |title=Robert Lewandowski Piłkarzem Roku 2019 w plebiscycie tygodnika "Piłka Nożna"! |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/867416/rober-lewandowski-pilkarzem-roku-2019-w-plebiscycie-tygodnika-pilka-nozna |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=2 February 2020}}</ref> 2022,<ref name="A22">{{cite web |title=Robert Lewandowski piłkarzem 2022 roku! Wyniki plebiscytu tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" |url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2023-01-21/kto-pilkarzem-2022-roku-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-wyniki-plebiscytu |website=polsatsport.pl |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=21 January 2023 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121214314/https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2023-01-21/kto-pilkarzem-2022-roku-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-wyniki-plebiscytu |url-status=live }}</ref> 2023,<ref name="A23">{{cite web |title=Plebiscyt tygodnika "Piłki Nożnej" rozstrzygnięty. Kto został najlepszym zawodnikiem? |url=https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/plebiscyt-tygodnika-pilki-noznej-rozstrzygniety-kto-zostal-najlepszym-zawodnikiem |website=pap.pl |access-date=20 June 2024 |language=pl |date=5 February 2024}}</ref> 2024,<ref>{{cite web |title=Gala tygodnika "Piłka Nożna" 2025. Sprawdź, kto zwyciężył w tym roku! [LISTA] |url=https://sport.tvp.pl/84725908/gala-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-2025-sprawdz-kto-zwyciezyl-w-tym-roku-lista |website=[[TVP Sport|sport.tvp.pl]] |access-date=28 January 2025 |language=pl |date=28 January 2025}}</ref> 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=Gala tygodnika "Piłka Nożna". Lista laureatów |url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/robert-lewandowski/2026-01-24/gala-tygodnika-pilka-nozna-lista-laureatow-1/ |website=polsatsport.pl |access-date=25 January 2026 |language=pl |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * Polish Cup top scorer: 2014–15<ref>{{cite web |title=Strzelcy |url=http://www.90minut.pl/strzelcy.php?id=8019 |website=90minut.pl |access-date=24 November 2024 |language=pl}}</ref> * Bundesliga top scorer: [[2018–19 Frauen-Bundesliga#Top scorers|2018–19]], [[2023–24 Frauen-Bundesliga#Top scorers|2023–24]] * [[Pichichi Trophy]]: [[2024–25 Liga F#Goalscorers|2024–25]]<ref>{{cite web |date=18 May 2025 |title=Pajor, Pichichi; Cata Coll, Zamora |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4267530/pajor-pichichi-cata-coll-zamora |website=fcbarcelona.com |access-date=24 November 2025}}</ref> * Copa de la Reina top scorer: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol#Top goalscorers|2024–25]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://resultados.rfef.es/pnfg/NPcd/NFG_CMP_Goleadores?cod_primaria=1000120&CodJornada=&codcompeticion=901769881&codtemporada=20&codgrupo=901769882|title=Copa de la Reina top goalscorers|language=es|access-date=7 June 2025|publisher=RFEF}}</ref> * [[Liga F Player of the Month]]: [[2024–25_Liga_F#Monthly_awards|April 2025]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ligaf.es/noticia/ewa-pajor-mejor-jugadora-del-mes-de-abril|title=Ewa Pajor, Mejor jugadora del mes de abril |trans-title=Ewa Pajor, Best Player of the Month for April |date=4 May 2025|access-date=4 May 2025|publisher=La Liga F|lang=ES}}</ref>, [[2025–26 Liga_F#Monthly_awards|December 2025]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ligaf.es/noticia/ewa-pajor-la-ganadora-del-player-of-the-month-de-diciembre|title=Ewa Pajor, la ganadora del Player of the month de diciembre|trans-title=Ewa Pajor, winner of the Best Player of the Month of December|date=12 January 2026|access-date=12 January 2026|publisher=La Liga F|language=ES}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Champions League top scorer: [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League#Top goalscorers|2022–23]], [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]] * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]] Team of the Season: [[2017–18 UEFA Women's Champions League#Squad of the season|2017–18]], [[2022–23 UEFA Women's Champions League|2022–23]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=2023/24 Women's Champions League Team of the Season |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/028d-1afcf841e157-7aed3be7fae0-1000--2023-24-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529061215/https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/028d-1afcf841e157-7aed3be7fae0-1000--2023-24-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |archive-date=29 May 2024 |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=[[UEFA|UEFA.com]]}}</ref> [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2026 |title=2025/26 Women's Champions League Team of the Season |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/02a5-20b3ad844be4-9f004231e98e-1000--2025-26-women-s-champions-league-team-of-the-season/ |access-date=27 May 2026 |website=UEFA}}</ref> * UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Golden Player: 2013 == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} * [https://www.laczynaspilka.pl/zawodnik/ewa-pajor,481706.html Player Polish domestic and international stats] {{in lang|pl}} at [[Polish Football Association|PZPN]] * {{Soccerway|ewa-pajor/185450}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Pajor, Ewa}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:People wey komot Poddębice County]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot Łódź Voivodeship]] [[Category:Polish women's footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football forwards]] [[Category:KKPK Medyk Konin players]] [[Category:VfL Wolfsburg (women) players]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení players]] [[Category:Ekstraliga (women's football) players]] [[Category:Frauen-Bundesliga players]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:UEFA Champions League top scorers]] [[Category:Pichichi Trophy winners]] [[Category:Poland women's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Poland women's international footballers]] [[Category:UEFA Women's Euro 2025 players]] [[Category:FIFA Women's Century Club]] [[Category:Polish expatriate women's footballers]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Germany]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Spain]] [[Category:Polish expatriate sportspeople insyd Germany]] [[Category:Polish expatriate sportspeople insyd Spain]] [[Category:21st-century Polish sportswomen]] [[Category:UEFA Women's Champions League–winning players]] e6ck8ege3roqk5i084bz7g37sqvwcuz 0 29255 109213 109178 2026-08-07T05:37:57Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Club career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1358684539|Aïcha Cámara]]" 109213 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Aïcha Cámara Cámara''' (born 11 December 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as a right-back give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national under-20 team. == Club career == Dem born Cámara insyd Sabadell, Catalonia, wey she play insyd local youth teams til na she be 15; she be scouted by clubs den La Masia, wich she join at de start of de 2022–23 season. She make ein first team debut give [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona Femení]] on 7 February 2025, insyd de 2024–25 Copa Catalunya Femenina wey Barcelona go go on to win. After de club loose various players over de summer of 2025, Cámara officially be promoted to de first team as a right back give de 2025–26 season.<ref name=":0">https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/players/4368247/aicha/4368247/aicha-camara</ref> 8r9efzpyn9i3qpjqtty9oddwcn5lkx1 10 29256 109179 2026-08-06T14:31:21Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh category 109179 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>{{safesubst<noinclude />:efn|name={{{name|}}}|group=upper-alpha|reference={{{1|{{{reference|{{{content|{{{text|}}}}}}}}}}}}}}</includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation}} </noinclude> pl8uafdfsl93tqtnaaohv0ehjbm2430 10 29257 109183 2026-08-06T15:12:01Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh template 109183 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>&#32; |}</div></includeonly><noinclude> {{documentation}} <!-- Add categories to the /doc subpage, interwikis to Wikidata, not here --> </noinclude> k24bcp3cs0m8f59jwmhng1acd8tpifu 10 29258 109184 2026-08-06T15:13:14Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh template 109184 wikitext text/x-wiki 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Args['section'] or '', ' ', '_') -- Exit early if we are using section transclusion for a different section local tsection = frame:getParent().args['transcludesection'] or frame:getParent().args['section'] or '' local bsection = frame.args['section'] or '' if( tsection ~= '' and bsection ~= '' ) then if( tsection ~= bsection ) then return '' end end local templatestyles = frame:extensionTag{ name = 'templatestyles', args = { src = 'Module:Sports table/styles.css' } } -- Edit links if requested local baselink = frame:getParent():getTitle() local currentTitle = mw.title.getCurrentTitle() if baselink == 'Module:Excerpt' then baselink = '' end if currentTitle.fullText == baselink then baselink = '' end local template_name = (baselink ~= '' and (':' .. baselink .. (table_anchor ~= '' and '#' .. table_anchor or ''))) or '' -- Get the custom start point for the table (most will start by default at 1) local top_pos = tonumber(Args['highest_pos']) or 1 -- Get the custom end point for the table (unrestricted if bottom_pos is < top_pos) local bottom_pos = tonumber(Args['lowest_pos']) or 0 local N_teams = top_pos - 1 -- Default to 0 at start, but higher number needed to skip certain entries -- Load modules local yesno = require('Module:Yesno') -- Load style and (sub) modules local style_def = Args['style'] or 'WDL' -- Historically 'football' exists as style, this is now forwarded to WDL if style_def == 'football' then style_def = 'WDL' end local p_style = require('Module:Sports table/'..style_def) local p_sub = require('Module:Sports table/sub') -- Random value used for uniqueness math.randomseed( os.clock() * 10^8 ) local rand_val = math.random() -- Declare colour scheme local result_col = {} result_col = {green1='#BBF3BB', green2='#CCF9CC', green3='#DDFCDD', green4='#EEFFEE', blue1='#BBF3FF', blue2='#CCF9FF', blue3='#DDFCFF', blue4='#EEFFFF', yellow1='#FFFFBB', yellow2='#FFFFCC', yellow3='#FFFFDD', yellow4='#FFFFEE', red1='#FFBBBB', red2='#FFCCCC', red3='#FFDDDD', red4='#FFEEEE', black1='#BBBBBB', black2='#CCCCCC', black3='#DDDDDD', black4='#EEEEEE', orange1='#FEDCBA', orange2='#FEEAD5', white1='inherit',['']='inherit' } -- Show all stats in table or just matches played and points local full_table = true local hide_results = yesno(Args['hide_results'] or 'no') local hide_footer = yesno(Args['hide_footer'] or 'no') local pld_pts_val = string.lower(Args['only_pld_pts'] or 'no') local show_class_rules = yesno(Args['show_class_rules'] or 'yes') and true or false -- True if par doesn't exist, false otherwise if yesno(pld_pts_val) then full_table = false elseif pld_pts_val=='no_hide_class_rules' then full_table = true show_class_rules = false end -- Declare results column header local results_header = {} results_header = {Q='Qualification', QR='Qualification or relegation', P='Promotion', PQR='Promotion, qualification or relegation', PR='Promotion or relegation', PQ='Promotion or qualification', R='Relegation'} local results_defined = false -- Check whether this would be needed -- Possible prefix for result fields local respre = (Args['result_prefix'] or '') .. '_' respre = (respre == '_') and '' or respre -- Now define line for column header (either option or custom) local local_res_header = results_header[Args[respre..'res_col_header']] or Args[respre..'res_col_header'] or '' -- Check whether it includes a note local res_head_note = Args['note_header_res'] local res_head_note_text = '' if full_table and res_head_note then notes_exist = true res_head_note_text = frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', res_head_note} } end local results_header_txt = '! scope="col" |'..local_res_header..res_head_note_text..'\n' -- Get status option local t_status = p_style.status(Args) -- Alternative syntax for team list if Args['team_order'] and Args['team_order'] ~= '' then local team_order_offset = (tonumber(Args['team_order_start']) or 1) - 1 local tlist = mw.text.split(Args['team_order'], '%s*[;,]%s*') for k, tname in ipairs(tlist) do if tname ~= '' then Args['team' .. (k + team_order_offset)] = tname end end end -- Read in number of consecutive teams (ignore entries after skipping a spot) while Args['team'..N_teams+1] ~= nil and (bottom_pos < top_pos or N_teams < bottom_pos) do N_teams = N_teams+1 -- Sneakily add it twice to the team_list parameter, once for the actual -- ranking, the second for position lookup in sub-tables -- This is possible because Lua allows both numbers and strings as indices. team_list[N_teams] = Args['team'..N_teams] -- i^th entry is team X team_list[Args['team'..N_teams]] = N_teams -- team X entry is position i end -- Optional totals local total_row_name = 'SPORTS_TABLE_TOTAL' if yesno(Args['show_totals'] or 'no') then N_teams = N_teams+1 Args['team' .. N_teams] = total_row_name Args['name_' .. total_row_name] = 'Total' Args['result' .. N_teams] = total_row_name Args['col_' .. total_row_name] = '#eee' team_list[N_teams] = Args['team' .. N_teams] team_list[Args['team'..N_teams]] = N_teams end -- Show position local position_col = yesno(Args['show_positions'] or 'yes') and true or false -- Show groups or note local group_col = yesno(Args['show_groups'] or 'no') and true or false -- Show match_table or not local match_table = yesno(Args['show_matches'] or 'no') and true or false local p_matches = match_table and (style_def == 'Chess' and require('Module:Sports results/'..style_def) or require('Module:Sports results')) -- Custom position column label or note local pos_label = Args['postitle'] or '<abbr title="Position">Pos</abbr>' if position_col == false then pos_label = nil end -- Show status or not local show_status = yesno(Args['show_status'] or 'yes') and true or false -- Get VTE button text (but only for non-empty text) local VTE_text = '' if (template_name ~= '') then VTE_text = require('Module:Navbar')._navbar({ template_name, mini=1, style='float:right', brackets=1 }) -- remove the next part if https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=832717047#Sortable_link_disables_navbar_links? -- is ever fixed if yesno(Args['sortable_table'] or 'no') then VTE_text = mw.ustring.gsub(VTE_text, '<%/?abbr[^<>]*>', ' ') end end -- Add source to title if specified and possible local title_source = false if Args['title'] and Args['title_source'] then Args['title'] = Args['title'] .. Args['title_source'] title_source = true elseif Args['table_header'] and Args['table_header_source'] then Args['table_header'] = Args['table_header'] .. Args['table_header_source'] title_source = true end -- Add a table anchor if table_anchor ~= '' then table.insert(t, '<span class="anchor" id="' .. table_anchor .. '"></span>\n') end -- Write column headers t_return = p_style.header(t,Args,p_sub,pos_label,group_col,VTE_text,full_table,results_header_txt) if match_table then -- Add empty column header t_return.count = t_return.count+1 table.insert(t_return.tab_text,'! scope="row" class="unsortable" style="background-color:white;color:black;border-top:white;border-bottom:white;line-width:3pt;"| \n') -- Add rest of header t_return = p_matches.header(t_return,Args,p_sub,N_teams,team_list,tonumber(Args['legs']) or 1) end t = t_return.tab_text local N_cols = t_return.count -- Determine what entries go into table -- Find out which team to show (if any) local ii_show = team_list[Args['showteam'] or Args['team'] or nil] -- nil if non-existant -- Start and end positions to show local n_to_show = tonumber(Args['show_limit']) or N_teams -- Check for "legal value", if not legal (or non declared), then show all local check_n = ((n_to_show>=(N_teams-top_pos+1)) or (n_to_show<=1) or (n_to_show~=math.floor(n_to_show))) -- Also check whether there is a valid ii_show if check_n or (not ii_show) then ii_start = top_pos ii_end = N_teams else -- It's a proper integer between top_pos+1 and N_teams-1 -- If it is in the middle show the same number above and below -- If it is in the top or bottom, show the exact number -- How many to show on the side local n_show_side = math.floor(n_to_show/2) if (ii_show-top_pos+1)<=n_show_side then -- Top team ii_start = top_pos ii_end = top_pos+n_to_show-1 elseif ii_show>=(N_teams+1-n_show_side) then -- Bottom team ii_start = N_teams+1-n_to_show ii_end = N_teams else -- Normal case ii_start = ii_show-n_show_side ii_end = ii_show+n_show_side end end -- For results column local new_res_ii = ii_start -- Pre-check for existence of column if not hide_results then for ii = ii_start, ii_end do if Args[respre..'result'..ii] and Args[respre..'text_' .. Args[respre..'result'..ii]] then results_defined = true end end end -- Remove results header if it is unused if full_table and not results_defined then -- First get it as one string, then use string replace to replace that header by empty string local t_str = tostring(table.concat(t)) t_str = mw.ustring.gsub( t_str, results_header_txt, '' ) N_cols = N_cols-1 -- There is actually one column less t = {} table.insert(t, t_str) end -- Write rows local team_name, team_code_ii, team_code_jj, pos_num, group_txt, note_local local note_string, note_local, note_local_num, note_id local note_id_list = {} local hth_id_list = {} for ii = ii_start, ii_end do -- First get code team_code_ii = team_list[ii] -- Now read values pos_num = Args['pos_'..team_code_ii] or ii group_txt = Args['group_'..team_code_ii] or ' ' team_name = Args['name_'..team_code_ii] or team_code_ii note_local = Args['note_'..team_code_ii] or nil -- Does it need a promotion/qualification/relegation tag local result_local = Args[respre..'result'..ii] or nil local bg_col = nil -- Get local background colour if result_local then bg_col = result_col[Args[respre..'col_'..result_local]] or Args[respre..'col_'..result_local] or 'inherit' if bg_col == 'inherit' then bg_col = bg_col .. 'background-color:inherit; color: inherit' else bg_col = 'background-color:'..bg_col..';color:black;' -- Full style tag end end if not bg_col then bg_col = 'background-color:transparent; color: inherit;' end -- Becomes default if undefined -- Bold this line or not local ii_fw = ii == ii_show and 'font-weight: bold;' or 'font-weight: normal;' if yesno(Args['show_totals'] or 'no') and team_code_ii == total_row_name then ii_fw = 'font-weight: bold;' end -- Check whether there is a note or not, if so get text ready for it if note_local and full_table then -- Set global check for notes to true notes_exist = true -- There are now 3 options for notes -- 1) It is a full note -- 2) It is a referal to another note (i.e. it's just a team code; e.g. note_AAA=Text, note_BBB=AAA) in which the note for BBB should link to the same footnote as AAA, with -- 2a) The other linked note exist in the part of the table shown -- 2b) The part of the note does not exist in the part of the table shown if not Args['note_'..note_local] then -- Option 1 -- Now define the identifier for this note_id = '"table_note_'..team_code_ii..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID if more tables are present on article (which might otherwise share an ID) note_id_list[team_code_ii] = note_id -- Call refn template note_string = frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=note_id, note_local} } else -- Option 2 -- It is option 2a in either one if either the main note is inside the sub-table -- or another ref to that note is inside the sub-table -- Basically when it either has been defined, or the main link will be in the table note_local_num = team_list[note_local] if note_id_list[note_local] or ((note_local_num >= ii_start) and (note_local_num <= ii_end)) then -- Option 2a note_id = '"table_note_'..note_local..rand_val..'"' note_string = frame:extensionTag{ name = 'ref', args = { group = 'lower-alpha', name = note_id} } else -- Option 2b -- Now define the identifier for this note_id = '"table_note_'..note_local..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID note_id_list[note_local] = note_id -- Call refn template note_string = frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=note_id, Args['note_'..note_local]} } end end else note_string = ''; end -- Insert status when needed local status_string = '' local status_local = show_status and Args[respre .. 'status_'..team_code_ii] or nil local status_let_first = true local curr_letter -- Only if it is defined if status_local then -- Take it letter by letter for jjj = 1,mw.ustring.len(status_local) do curr_letter = mw.ustring.upper(mw.ustring.sub(status_local,jjj,jjj)) -- See whether it exist if t_status.code[curr_letter] then -- Depending on whether it is the first letter of not if status_let_first then status_string = curr_letter t_status.called[curr_letter] = true status_let_first = false else status_string = status_string..', '..curr_letter t_status.called[curr_letter] = true end end end -- Only add brackets/dash and bolding if it exist if not status_let_first then if t_status.position == 'before' then status_string = '<span style="font-weight:bold">'..string.lower(status_string)..' &ndash;</span> ' else status_string = ' <span style="font-weight:bold">('..status_string..')</span>' end end end -- Now build the rows if yesno(Args['show_totals'] or 'no') and team_code_ii == total_row_name then table.insert(t,'|- class="sortbottom"\n') -- New row else table.insert(t,'|- \n') -- New row end if position_col then table.insert(t,'| style="text-align: center;'..ii_fw..bg_col..'"| '..pos_num..'\n') -- Position number end if full_table and group_col then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..group_txt..'\n') -- Group number/name end -- Build the team string order based on status position local team_string if t_status.position == 'before' then team_string = status_string..team_name..note_string else team_string = team_name..note_string..status_string end table.insert(t,'! scope="row" style="text-align: left; white-space:nowrap;'..ii_fw..bg_col..'"| '..team_string..'\n')-- Team (with possible note) -- Call to subfunction t_return = p_style.row(frame,t,Args,p_sub,notes_exist,hth_id_list,full_table,rand_val,team_list,team_code_ii,ii_start,ii_end,ii_fw,bg_col,N_teams,ii,ii_show) t = t_return.t notes_exist = t_return.notes_exist hth_id_list = t_return.hth_id_list -- Now check what needs to be added inside the results column if full_table then local res_jjj if ii == new_res_ii then -- First check how many rows you need for this N_rows_res = 1 jjj = ii+1 result_local = Args[respre..'result'..ii] or '' local cont_loop = true while (jjj<=ii_end) and cont_loop do if Args['split'..tostring(jjj-1)] then cont_loop = false new_res_ii = jjj else res_jjj = Args[respre..'result'..jjj] or '' if result_local == res_jjj then N_rows_res = N_rows_res+1 else cont_loop = false new_res_ii = jjj end end jjj = jjj+1 end -- Now create this field (reuse ii_fw and bg_col) -- Bold (if in range) or not if ii_show and (ii_show>=ii) and (ii_show<=(ii+N_rows_res-1)) then ii_fw = 'font-weight: bold;' else ii_fw = 'font-weight: normal;' end -- Get background colour bg_col = nil if Args[respre..'result'..ii] then bg_col = result_col[Args[respre..'col_'..result_local]] or Args[respre..'col_'..result_local] or 'inherit' if bg_col == 'inherit' then bg_col = bg_col .. '; color: inherit' else bg_col = 'background-color:'..bg_col..';color:black;' -- Full style tag end end if not bg_col then bg_col = 'background-color:transparent; color: inherit;' end -- Becomes default if undefined -- Check for notes local note_res_string, note_ref, note_text = '', '', '' if Args['note_res_'..result_local] then notes_exist = true local note_res_local = Args['note_res_'..result_local] -- Split the note_res_local into a table if all the entries are valid local multiref = 1 local note_res_local_table = mw.text.split(note_res_local, '%s*,%s*') if (#note_res_local_table > 1) then for k, note_res_loc in ipairs(note_res_local_table) do multiref = multiref * (Args['note_res_' .. note_res_loc] and 1 or 0) end else multiref = 0 end -- Split failed, so make a single entry table with hth_local inside if multiref < 1 then note_res_local_table = { note_res_local } end for k,note_res_local in ipairs(note_res_local_table) do if not Args['note_res_'..note_res_local] then -- It does not point to another result note note_ref = respre..'res_'..result_local note_id = '"table_note_res_'..result_local..rand_val..'"' -- Identifier note_text = note_res_local else -- It does point to another result note note_ref = respre..'res_'..note_res_local note_id = '"table_note_res_'..note_res_local..rand_val..'"' -- Identifier note_text = Args['note_res_'..note_res_local] end -- Check whether it is already printed if not note_id_list[note_ref] then -- Print it note_id_list[note_ref] = note_id note_res_string = note_res_string .. frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=note_id, note_text} } else -- Refer to it note_res_string = note_res_string .. frame:extensionTag{ name = 'ref', args = { group = 'lower-alpha', name = note_id} } end end end -- Get text local text_result = Args[respre..'text_'..result_local] or '' if text_result:match('fbmulticomp') then ii_fw = 'padding:0;' .. ii_fw if text_result:match('fbmulticompefn') then notes_exist = true end end text_field_result = '| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" rowspan="'..tostring(N_rows_res)..'" |'..text_result..note_res_string..'\n' -- See whether it is needed (only when blank for all entries) if results_defined then table.insert(t,text_field_result) end end end -- Insert match row if needed if match_table then local legs = tonumber(Args['legs']) or 1 -- Add empty cell table.insert(t,'| style="background-color:white;color:black;border-top:white;border-bottom:white;"| \n') -- Now include note to match results if needed for jj=top_pos,N_teams do team_code_jj = team_list[jj] if ii == jj then -- Nothing else for l=1,legs do local m = (legs == 1) and 'match_' or 'match' .. l .. '_' local match_note = Args[m..team_code_ii..'_'..team_code_jj..'_note'] if match_note then notes_exist = true -- Only when it exist -- First check for existence of reference for note if not (Args['note_'..match_note] or Args[m..match_note..'_note']) then -- It's the entry note_id = '"table_note_'..team_code_ii..'_'..team_code_jj..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID if more tables are present on article (which might otherwise share an ID) note_id_list[team_code_ii..'_'..team_code_jj] = note_id note_string = frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=note_id, match_note} } else -- Check for existence elsewhere note_local_num = team_list[match_note] or ii_end + 1 if note_id_list[match_note] or ((note_local_num >= ii_start) and (note_local_num <= ii_end)) then -- It exists note_id = '"table_note_'..match_note..rand_val..'"' -- Identifier note_string = frame:extensionTag{ name = 'ref', args = { group = 'lower-alpha', name = note_id} } else -- Now define the identifier for this note_id = '"table_note_'..match_note..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID note_id_list[match_note] = note_id -- Call refn template note_string = frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=note_id, Args['note_'..match_note]} } end end -- Now append this to the match result string Args[m..team_code_ii..'_'..team_code_jj] = (Args[m..team_code_ii..'_'..team_code_jj] or '')..note_string end end end end -- Add rest of match row t = p_matches.row(t,Args,N_teams,team_list,ii,ii_show,legs) end -- Now, if needed, insert a split (solid line to indicate split in standings, but only when it is not at the last shown position) if Args['split'..ii] and (ii<ii_end) then -- Base size on N_cols (it needs 2*N_cols |) table.insert(t,'|- style="color:inherit;background-color:'..result_col['black1']..'; line-height:3pt;"\n') table.insert(t,string.rep('|',2*N_cols)..'\n') end end -- Close table table.insert(t, '|}') -- Get info for footer local update = Args['update'] or 'unknown' local start_date = Args['start_date'] or 'unknown' local source = Args['source'] or (title_source == true and '') or frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'citation needed', args = { reason='No source parameter defined', date=os.date('%B %Y') } } local class_rules = Args['class_rules'] or nil -- Create footer text -- Date updating local matches_text = Args['matches_text'] or 'match(es)' if string.lower(update)=='complete' or hide_footer then -- Do nothing elseif update=='' then -- Empty parameter table.insert(t_footer,'Updated to '..matches_text..' played on unknown. ') elseif string.lower(update)=='future' then -- Future start date table.insert(t_footer,'First '..matches_text..' will be played: '..start_date..'. ') else table.insert(t_footer,'Updated to '..matches_text..' played on '..update..'. ') end -- Stack footer or not local footer_break = yesno(Args['stack_footer'] or 'no') and true or false -- Variable for linebreak local stack_string = '<br>' if footer_break and (not (string.lower(update)=='complete')) and not hide_footer then table.insert(t_footer,stack_string) end if source ~= '' and not hide_footer then table.insert(t_footer,'Source: '..source) end if class_rules and full_table and show_class_rules and not hide_footer then if (#t_footer > 0) then table.insert(t_footer,'<br>') end table.insert(t_footer,'Rules for classification: '..class_rules) end -- Now for the named status local status_exist = false local status_string = '' local curr_letter for jjj = 1,mw.ustring.len(t_status.letters) do curr_letter = mw.ustring.upper(mw.ustring.sub(t_status.letters,jjj,jjj)) if t_status.called[curr_letter] then if (footer_break and status_exist) then status_string = status_string..stack_string end if t_status.position == 'before' then status_string = status_string..'<span style="font-weight:bold">'..string.lower(curr_letter)..' &ndash;</span> '..t_status.code[curr_letter]..'; ' else status_string = status_string..'<span style="font-weight:bold">('..curr_letter..')</span> '..t_status.code[curr_letter]..'; ' end status_exist = true end end -- Now if it contains entries the '; ' needs to be removed if status_exist and not hide_footer then if (#t_footer > 0) then table.insert(t_footer,'<br>') end status_string = mw.ustring.sub(status_string,1,mw.ustring.len(status_string)-2) table.insert(t_footer,status_string) end -- Add notes (if applicable) if notes_exist then if (#t_footer > 0) then table.insert(t_footer,'<br>') end table.insert(t_footer,'Notes:') -- As reflist size text t_footer = '<div class="sports-table-notes">'..table.concat(t_footer)..'</div>' t_footer = t_footer..frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'notelist', args = { group='lower-alpha'} } else -- As reflist size text t_footer = '<div class="sports-table-notes">'..table.concat(t_footer)..'</div>' end -- Add footer to main text table table.insert(t,t_footer) -- Rewrite anchor links for k=1,#t do if t[k]:match('%[%[#[^%[%]]*%|') then t[k] = mw.ustring.gsub(t[k], '(%[%[)(#[^%[%]]*%|)', '%1' .. baselink .. '%2') end end -- Generate tracking if not Args['notracking'] then local exclude_tracking_categories = (currentTitle.namespace == 2) or (currentTitle.fullText):find('/sandbox$') or (currentTitle.fullText):find('/testcases$') local getTracking = require('Module:Sports table/argcheck').check local warning_categories, tracking_categories = getTracking(Args, frame:getParent().args) if #warning_categories > 0 then if frame:preprocess( "{{REVISIONID}}" ) == "" then for k=1,#warning_categories do warning_categories[k] = mw.ustring.gsub(warning_categories[k], '^%[%[Category:Pages using sports table with (.*)|(.*)%]%]$', '<div style="color:red">Warning: %1 = %2</div>') end end end -- Add tracking categories if not exclude_tracking_categories then for k=1,#warning_categories do table.insert(t, warning_categories[k]) end for k=1,#tracking_categories do table.insert(t, tracking_categories[k]) end end if((Args['showteam'] or Args['team']) == nil) then local getWarnings = require('Module:Sports table/totalscheck').check local total_warnings = getWarnings(Args, team_list, ii_start, ii_end) if #total_warnings > 0 then if frame:preprocess( "{{REVISIONID}}" ) == "" then for k=1,#total_warnings do table.insert(t, '<div style="color:green">Possible problem: ' .. total_warnings[k] .. '</div>') end end end end else table.insert(t, '[[Category:Pages using sports table with notracking]]') end if Args['float'] then return frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'stack begin', args = {clear = 'true', margin = '1', float = Args['float']} } .. templatestyles .. '\n' .. table.concat(t) .. frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'stack end'} end return templatestyles .. '\n' .. table.concat(t) end return p d1cfj7ifamd7jpjjyl123lf2cdo0v0h 828 29263 109194 2026-08-06T22:53:35Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109194 wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Categories go at the bottom of this page and interwikis go in Wikidata. --> {{#ifeq:{{SUBPAGENAME}}|sandbox||{{High-use}}}} {{Module rating|release}} {{Module rating|protected}} {{Lua||Module:Arguments|Module:Navbar|Module:Sports results|Module:Sports table/argcheck|Module:Sports table/sub|Module:Sports table/totalscheck|Module:Yesno}} {{Uses TemplateStyles|Module:Sports table/styles.css}} '''Module:Sports table''' is meant to build group and league tables for sports as well. Note that this module is used extensively, so test potential changes rigorously in the sandbox and please ensure consensus exists before implementing major changes. The rest of this documentation explains how the set-up of the module. Refer to individual style pages for detailed usage instructution Wikitext test cases are at [[Module:Sports table/testcases wikitext]].<!-- Reserve /testcases for Lua testcases --> ==Usage== The basic command is <code><nowiki>{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=XXX}}</nowiki></code> ===Style=== The <code>XXX</code> in <code>style=XXX</code> is to be replaced by one of the following available styles: ====General styles==== * [[Module:Sports table/WDL|WDL]] – For tables with a win-draw-loss system * [[Module:Sports table/WL|WL]] – For tables with a win-loss system * [[Module:Sports table/WL PK|WL PK]] – For tables with a win-loss system that gives different weights to wins and losses from a penalty kick shootout * [[Module:Sports table/WL OT|WL OT]] – For tables with a win-loss system that gives different weights to overtime wins * [[Module:Sports table/WL OTL tiebreak|WL OTL tiebreak]] – For tables with a win-loss-OT loss system and a separate tiebreak column * [[Module:Sports table/WDLHA|WDLHA]] – For tables with separate home and away win-draw-loss accounting * [[Module:Sports table/WLHA|WLHA]] – For tables with separate home and away win-loss accounting * [[Module:Sports table/WDL OT|WDL OT]] – For tables with a win-loss system which allow draws or overtime wins in certain situations * [[Module:Sports table/PP|PP]] – For simple tables which only show games played and number of points * [[Module:Sports table/Custom|Custom]] – For tables in which the number of columns and all column headers are specified as inputs, for greater customization ====Sport or league specific styles==== * [[Module:Sports table/Volleyball|Volleyball]] – For tables with volleyball system, including sets, set-points and different points for different types of wins * [[Module:Sports table/Darts|Darts]] * [[Module:Sports table/Badminton individual|Badminton individual]] * [[Module:Sports table/Badminton team|Badminton team]] * [[Module:Sports table/Chess|Chess]] * [[Module:Sports table/CricketRR|CricketRR]] – Cricket table with Net Run Rate * [[Module:Sports table/CricketCC|CricketCC]] – Cricket table for County Championship with batting and bowling bonus points * [[Module:Sports table/CricketRT|CricketRT]] – Cricket table for Ranji Trophy with batting, bowling bonus points and Runs per wicket ratio. * [[Module:Sports table/Fencing|Fencing]] * [[Module:Sports table/College|College]] – Tables with separate conference and overall records. * [[Module:Sports table/Rugby|Rugby]] – Rugby table with points, tries, and bonus points. * [[Module:Sports table/Wrestling|Wrestling]] – Wrestling table with competition and technical points. * Football (soccer) was the first creation. This style is renamed to [[Module:Sports table/WDL|WDL]] ====More styles==== The module uses [[WP:Lua|Lua]] to create the tables. Most functionality is obtained from the main module, but specific column formatting comes from the style sub-modules. The existing styles can handle a lot of different options. In case you need additional options it could be useful to create a new style. Note that some tweaking of an existing style could give you the functionality you need, rather than creating a completely new style. In case you do create a new style, you might want to refer to the [[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual|Lua reference manual]]. ===Other options=== Other options can be used, for example: <code>{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL OT |sortable_table = yes |source=[https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/en/standings ICC] |update=July 28, 2018</code> ====section==== When there are two sports tables on the same page, you can use {{para|section}} to provide an anchor name for the table. Pages transcluding the table, will have modified "VTE" links where the "view" link points to the anchor. Pages transcluding the table and using {{para|transcludesection}} will only show tables with a matching {{para|section}} and not all tables. ====sortable_table==== "<code>yes</code>" makes the table columns sortable ====source==== Adds a link which should point to a web resource with the information for verifying or updating the table ====update==== Gives the date when the table info was last updated. This is to be set manually – it's not automatically changed when someone changes the table. For a final table set "<code>complete</code>". ====float==== Set to left or right to float the table to the left or right on the page ====title_source==== To append a reference to the title and suppress the need for a source at the foot of the table == Tracking categories == * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with ignored parameters}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with missing results}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with missing teams}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with orphaned match notes}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with orphaned names}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with orphaned notes}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with orphaned results}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with possible incorrect winpoints}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with possibly ignored parameters}} * {{Category link with count|Pages using sports table with unknown parameters}} == See also == * [[Module:Sports results]] * [[Module:Sports series]] <includeonly>{{Sandbox other|| <!-- Categories below this line; interwikis at Wikidata --> [[Category:Sports modules]] }}</includeonly> bkry8sa9va8zpxzqe6hp52aev8ocwro 828 29264 109195 2026-08-06T23:01:47Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109195 Scribunto text/plain -- Style for football tables local pp = {} function pp.header(t,Args,p_sub,pos_label,group_col,VTE_text,full_table,results_header_txt) -- Load relevant modules local yesno = require('Module:Yesno') -- Create table header -- Pre stuff local team_width = Args['teamwidth'] or '190' local sort_text = yesno(Args['sortable_table'] or 'no') and ' sortable' or '' local show_played = not yesno(Args['hide_played'] or 'no') local rounds_won = yesno(Args['show_rw'] or Args['rounds_won'] or 'no') table.insert(t,'{| class="wikitable'..sort_text..'" style="text-align:center;"\n') -- Open table -- Table title if Args['title'] or Args['table_header'] then table.insert(t,'|+ ' .. (Args['title'] or Args['table_header']) .. '\n') end -- Custom header options local played_head_text = Args['pld_header'] or '<abbr title="Played">Pld</abbr>' local draw_head_text = Args['draw_header'] or (yesno(Args['use_tie'] or 'no') and '<abbr title="Tied">T</abbr>') or '<abbr title="Drawn">D</abbr>' local group_head_text = Args['group_header'] or '<abbr title="Group">Grp</abbr>' local team_head_text = Args['team_header'] or 'Team' local away_goals_head_text = Args['away_goals_header'] or '<abbr title="Away goals">AG</abbr>' local bonus_head_text = Args['bonus_header'] or '<abbr title="Bonus points">BP</abbr>' local rw_head_text = Args['rw_header'] or '<abbr title="Rounds won">RW</abbr>' local loss_first = Args['loss_before_draw'] or Args['loss_before_tie'] or false -- What to rank the teams by local ranking_style = string.lower(Args['ranking_style'] or 'pts') local show_points, show_wperc, show_perc, show_ppg = false, false, false, false if ranking_style=='w' or ranking_style=='win' or ranking_style=='wins' or ranking_style=='none' then -- Based on wins elseif ranking_style=='wperc' or ranking_style=='win percentage' or ranking_style=='wpct' or ranking_style=='%w' then show_wperc = true elseif ranking_style=='perc' or ranking_style=='percentage' or ranking_style=='%' then -- Based on percentage show_perc = true elseif ranking_style=='ppg' or ranking_style=='points per game' or ranking_style=='ptspergame' then -- Based on points per game show_ppg = true elseif ranking_style=='percpts' or ranking_style=='%pts' then -- Based on percentage and points show_perc = true show_points = true elseif ranking_style=='ppgpts' then -- Based on ppg and points show_ppg = true show_points = true else -- Based on points show_points = true end local pts_perc_first = yesno((show_points and Args['pts_first']) or (show_perc and Args['perc_first']) or 'no') local show_away_goals = yesno(Args['show_away_goals'] or 'no') local show_bonus_points = yesno(Args['show_bonus_points'] or 'no') local show_win = yesno(Args['show_win'] or 'yes') local show_draw = yesno(Args['show_draw'] or 'yes') local show_loss = yesno(Args['show_loss'] or 'yes') -- Use points instead of goals for/against local for_against_style = Args['for_against_style'] or 'goals' local fa_letter, fa_word_sing, fa_word_plur local hide_for_against = false -- First convert to lower case if it is a string for_against_style = string.lower(for_against_style) if for_against_style=='g' or for_against_style=='goal' or for_against_style=='goals' then fa_letter = 'G' fa_word_sing = 'Goal' fa_word_plur = 'Goals' elseif for_against_style=='f' or for_against_style=='frame' or for_against_style=='frames' then fa_letter = 'F' fa_word_sing = 'Frame' fa_word_plur = 'Frames' elseif for_against_style=='m' or for_against_style=='match' or for_against_style=='matches' then fa_letter = 'M' fa_word_sing = 'Match' fa_word_plur = 'Matches' elseif for_against_style=='game' or for_against_style=='games' then fa_letter = 'G' fa_word_sing = 'Game' fa_word_plur = 'Games' elseif for_against_style=='p' or for_against_style=='point' or for_against_style=='points' then fa_letter = 'P' fa_word_sing = 'Point' fa_word_plur = 'Points' elseif for_against_style=='s' or for_against_style=='set' or for_against_style=='sets' then fa_letter = 'S' fa_word_sing = 'Set' fa_word_plur = 'Sets' elseif for_against_style=='r' or for_against_style=='run' or for_against_style=='runs' then fa_letter = 'R' fa_word_sing = 'Run' fa_word_plur = 'Runs' elseif for_against_style=='l' or for_against_style=='leg' or for_against_style=='legs' then fa_letter = 'L' fa_word_sing = 'Leg' fa_word_plur = 'Legs' elseif for_against_style=='none' then hide_for_against = true else fa_letter = 'G' fa_word_sing = 'Goal' fa_word_plur = 'Goals' end -- Whether to use goal ratio (goal average) instead local do_ratio = yesno(Args['use_goal_ratio'] or 'no') local do_average = yesno(Args['use_goal_average'] or 'no') -- Whether to use goal percentage instead local do_percentage = yesno(Args['use_goal_percentage'] or Args['use_against_percentage'] or Args['use_point_percentage'] or 'no') local do_point_for_avg = yesno(Args['use_goals_per_match'] or Args['use_points_per_match'] or 'no') -- Whether to suppress the GR/GA/G% column entirely local do_difference = yesno(Args['use_goal_diff'] or 'yes') -- Use games behind header local show_GB = yesno(Args['show_GB'] or 'no') -- Initialize local tt = {} tt.count = 0 -- Up by one after every call tt.tab_text = t -- Actual text -- Actual headers if pos_label ~= nil then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,pos_label) -- Position col end -- Add group header if full_table and group_col then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,group_head_text) -- Group col end tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,team_width,team_head_text..VTE_text) -- Team col if pts_perc_first then if show_points then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Points">Pts</abbr>') -- Points col end if show_perc then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,36,'<abbr title="Win percentage">PCT</abbr>') -- Win percentage col end if show_ppg then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,36,'<abbr title="Points per game">PPG</abbr>') -- Points per game col end end if show_played then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,played_head_text) -- Matches played col end if full_table then if show_win then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Won">W</abbr>') -- Win col end if loss_first then if show_loss then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Lost">L</abbr>') -- Loss col end if show_draw then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,draw_head_text) -- Draw col end else if show_draw then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,draw_head_text) -- Draw col end if show_loss then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Lost">L</abbr>') -- Loss col end end if rounds_won then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,rw_head_text) -- Rounds won end if not hide_for_against then if not yesno(Args['hide_for_against_columns'] or 'no') then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_plur..' for">'..fa_letter..'F</abbr>') -- For col tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_plur..' against">'..fa_letter..'A</abbr>') -- Against col end if do_ratio or do_average then local ratio_word = do_ratio and ' ratio' or ' average' local ratio_letter = do_ratio and 'R' or 'Av' tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_sing..ratio_word..'">'..fa_letter..ratio_letter..'</abbr>') -- Ratio col elseif do_percentage then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_sing..' percentage">PP</abbr>') -- Percentage col elseif do_point_for_avg then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_plur..' per match">'..fa_letter..'PM</abbr>') -- Points per match elseif do_difference then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="'..fa_word_sing..' difference">'..fa_letter..'D</abbr>') -- Difference col end end end if show_away_goals then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,away_goals_head_text) -- Away goals col end if show_bonus_points then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,bonus_head_text) -- Bonus points col end if not pts_perc_first then if show_points then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Points">Pts</abbr>') -- Points col end if show_perc then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,36,'<abbr title="Win percentage">PCT</abbr>') -- Win percentage col elseif show_wperc then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,36,'<abbr title="Win percentage">WPCT</abbr>') -- Win percentage col end if show_ppg then tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,36,'<abbr title="Points per game">PPG</abbr>') -- Points per game col end end if full_table then if show_GB then -- Games behind header tt = p_sub.colhead(tt,28,'<abbr title="Games behind">GB</abbr>') end tt.count = tt.count+1 table.insert(tt.tab_text,results_header_txt) end return tt end -- Numeric alignment local function num_align(num, digits) if tonumber(digits) and tonumber(num) then local n = tonumber(num) digits = tonumber(digits) if digits == 1 then if n >= 0 and n < 10 then return '<span style="visibility:hidden;color:transparent;">0</span>' .. num end elseif digits == 2 then if n >= 0 and n < 10 then return '<span style="visibility:hidden;color:transparent;">00</span>' .. num elseif n >= 10 and n < 100 then return '<span style="visibility:hidden;color:transparent;">0</span>' .. num end end end return num end function pp.row(frame,t,Args,p_sub,notes_exist,hth_id_list,full_table,rand_val,team_list,team_code_ii,ii_start,ii_end,ii_fw,bg_col,N_teams,ii,ii_show) -- Build the inner parts of individual rows -- Sub-module usage local mm = require('Module:Math') local yesno = require('Module:Yesno') -- Get custom/default options for in table local show_win = yesno(Args['show_win'] or 'yes') local show_draw = yesno(Args['show_draw'] or 'yes') local show_loss = yesno(Args['show_loss'] or 'yes') local win_points = tonumber(Args['winpoints']) or (show_draw and 3 or 2) local draw_points = tonumber(Args['drawpoints']) or (show_draw and 1 or 0) local loss_points = tonumber(Args['losspoints']) or (show_draw and 0 or 1) local rw_points = tonumber(Args['rwpoints']) or 1 local digits = Args['digitpad'] local total_row_name = 'SPORTS_TABLE_TOTAL' -- Add to tallies if enabled if yesno(Args['show_totals'] or 'no') and (team_code_ii ~= total_row_name) then for k,v in ipairs({'win', 'draw', 'loss', 'gf', 'ga', 'adjust_points', 'startpoints'}) do Args[v .. '_' .. total_row_name] = (tonumber(Args[v .. '_' .. total_row_name]) or 0) + (tonumber(Args[v .. '_' .. team_code_ii]) or 0) end end -- Order of draws and losses -- local loss_first = Args['loss_before_draw'] or Args['loss_before_tie'] or false -- Optional rounds won local rounds_won = yesno(Args['show_rw'] or Args['rounds_won'] or 'no') -- Get some input local wins = tonumber(Args['win_'..team_code_ii]) or 0 local draws = tonumber(Args['draw_'..team_code_ii]) or 0 local losses = tonumber(Args['loss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0 local rw = tonumber(Args['rw_'..team_code_ii]) or 0 local gfor = tonumber(Args['gf_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pf_'..team_code_ii] or '0') or '?' local gaig = tonumber(Args['ga_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pa_'..team_code_ii] or '0') or '?' local s_pts = (tonumber(Args['adjust_points_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) + (tonumber(Args['startpoints_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) local hth_local = yesno(Args['show_hth'] or 'yes') and Args['hth_'..team_code_ii] or nil local ranking_style = string.lower(Args['ranking_style'] or 'pts') local pct_style = string.lower(Args['pct_style'] or 'ratio') -- Then calculate some values local matches = wins + draws + losses local points = win_points*wins + draw_points*draws + loss_points*losses + rw_points*rw + s_pts if Args['goalpoints'] and tonumber(Args['gf_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pf_'..team_code_ii]) then points = points + (tonumber(Args['goalpoints']) or 1)*tonumber(Args['gf_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pf_'..team_code_ii]) end local matches_text = matches if tonumber(Args['win_'..team_code_ii]) == nil or tonumber(Args['draw_'..team_code_ii]) == nil or tonumber(Args['loss_'..team_code_ii]) == nil then matches = tonumber(Args['matches_'..team_code_ii]) or matches matches_text = Args['matches_'..team_code_ii] or matches end local win_perc = '' local ppg = '' if tonumber(matches) == nil or matches == 0 then -- Escape for zero matches win_perc = '&mdash;' ppg = '&mdash;' else --Some sports use draw as well win_perc = (pct_style == 'ratio') and mm._precision_format((2*wins + draws + s_pts) / (2*matches), 3) or mm._precision_format(100*(2*wins + draws + s_pts) / (2*matches), 2) -- Allow win_perc to be altered due to point deductions/additions ppg = mm._precision_format(points / matches, 2) if (losses > 0 or draws > 0) and pct_style == 'ratio' then -- Drop the leading zero (from the string) win_perc = string.sub(win_perc,2,string.len(win_perc)) end end if ranking_style=='wperc' or ranking_style=='win percentage' or ranking_style=='wpct' or ranking_style=='%w' then if matches == 0 then win_perc = '&mdash;' else win_perc = mm._precision_format(100 * wins / matches, 2) end end -- Show for/against local for_against_style = Args['for_against_style'] or 'goals' local hide_for_against = false for_against_style = string.lower(for_against_style) if for_against_style=='none' then hide_for_against = true end -- Comparison of for against local gcomp = nil -- Whether to use goal ratio (goal average) or goal percentage instead local skip_sign if yesno(Args['use_goal_ratio'] or 'no') or yesno(Args['use_goal_average'] or 'no') then -- Now it is the goal ratio/goal average if (gfor == '?') or (gaig == '?') or gaig == 0 then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = mm._precision_format(gfor / gaig, 3) end elseif yesno(Args['use_goal_percentage'] or 'no') then -- Now it is the percentage if (gfor == '?') or (gaig == '?') or gaig == 0 then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = mm._precision_format(100 * gfor / gaig , 1) end elseif yesno(Args['use_against_percentage'] or 'no') then -- Now it is the percentage if (gfor == '?') or (gaig == '?') or gfor == 0 then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = mm._precision_format(100 * gaig / gfor , 1) end elseif yesno(Args['use_point_percentage'] or 'no') then -- Now it is the point percentage if (gfor == '?') or (gaig == '?') or (gfor + gaig) <= 0 then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = mm._precision_format(100 * gfor / (gfor + gaig) , 2) end elseif yesno(Args['use_goals_per_match'] or Args['use_points_per_match'] or 'no') then -- Now it is the point for average if (gfor == '?') or matches <= 0 then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = mm._precision_format(gfor / matches , 1) end elseif yesno(Args['use_goal_diff'] or 'yes') then -- It's goal difference if (gfor == '?') or (gaig == '?') then gcomp = '&mdash;' else gcomp = gfor - gaig -- Formatting with signs if gcomp>0 then gcomp='+'..num_align(gcomp,digits) elseif gcomp < 0 then gcomp='&minus;'..-num_align(gcomp,digits) end end end -- Use actual values if gfor or gaig is not numeric if (gfor == '?') then gfor = Args['gf_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pf_'..team_code_ii] or '' end if (gaig == '?') then gaig = Args['ga_'..team_code_ii] or Args['pa_'..team_code_ii] or '' end -- Show games behind local show_GB = yesno(Args['show_GB'] or 'no') local GB_text = '&mdash;' if show_GB then local GB_team_no = tonumber(Args['GB_team']) or 1 if ii == GB_team_no then -- Do nothing, it's vs this team else local wins_GB = tonumber(Args['win_'..team_list[GB_team_no]]) or 0 local losses_GB = tonumber(Args['loss_'..team_list[GB_team_no]]) or 0 local GB_num = (wins_GB-wins+losses-losses_GB)/2 -- Display options if GB_num >0 then -- Indicates trailing GB_team GB_text = num_align(GB_num,digits) elseif GB_num == 0 then -- Equal, do nothing to get dash else -- Ahead of GB team, should be noted by plus (instead of minus that comes from formula) GB_text = '+'..num_align(-GB_num,digits) end end end -- Some local vars local hth_string local tt_return = p_sub.hth(frame,Args,full_table,hth_id_list,hth_local,notes_exist,team_list,team_code_ii,ii_start,ii_end,rand_val) hth_string = tt_return.str hth_id_list = tt_return.list notes_exist = tt_return.notes_exist -- What to rank the teams by local rank_points, rank_perc, rank_wperc, rank_ppg = false, false, false, false local win_fw, win_string if ranking_style=='w' or ranking_style=='win' or ranking_style=='wins' then -- Based on wins win_fw = 'font-weight: bold;' win_string = hth_string elseif ranking_style=='perc' or ranking_style=='percentage' or ranking_style=='%' then -- Based on percentage rank_perc = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' elseif ranking_style=='wperc' or ranking_style=='win percentage' or ranking_style=='wpct' or ranking_style=='%w' then -- Based on percentage rank_wperc = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' elseif ranking_style=='ppg' or ranking_style=='points per game' or ranking_style=='ptspergame' then -- Based on points per game rank_ppg = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' elseif ranking_style=='percpts' or ranking_style=='%pts' then -- Based on percentage and points rank_perc = true rank_points = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' elseif ranking_style=='ppgpts' then -- Based on ppg and points rank_ppg = true rank_points = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' elseif ranking_style=='none' then win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' else -- Based on points rank_points = true win_fw=ii_fw win_string = '' end local show_played = not yesno(Args['hide_played'] or 'no') local show_away_goals = yesno(Args['show_away_goals'] or 'no') local show_bonus_points = yesno(Args['show_bonus_points'] or 'no') local pts_perc_first = yesno((rank_points and Args['pts_first']) or ((rank_perc or rank_wperc) and Args['perc_first']) or 'no') -- Row building if (tonumber(Args['adjust_points_'..team_code_ii]) and tonumber(Args['startpoints_'..team_code_ii])) then table.insert(t,'[[Category:Pages using sports table with both adjust and startpoints]]\n') end if pts_perc_first then if rank_points then -- Add &minus; for negative point totals if points<0 then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | &minus;'..num_align(-points,digits)..hth_string..'\n') else table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..num_align(points,digits)..hth_string..'\n') end end if rank_perc then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..win_perc..hth_string..'\n') elseif rank_wperc then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;text-align:right;'..bg_col..'" | '..win_perc..hth_string..'\n') end if rank_ppg then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..ppg..hth_string..'\n') end end if show_played then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..matches_text..'\n') -- Played end if full_table then -- Use actual values if wins, draws, and losses are not numeric if (wins == 0 and draws == 0 and losses == 0) then local function numorval(s) return s and ((s == '' and 0) or tonumber(s) or s) or 0 end wins = numorval(Args['win_'..team_code_ii]) draws = numorval(Args['draw_'..team_code_ii]) losses = numorval(Args['loss_'..team_code_ii]) end if show_win then table.insert(t,'| style="'..win_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(wins,digits)..win_string..'\n') -- Won end if loss_first then if show_loss then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(losses,digits)..'\n') -- Lost end if show_draw then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(draws,digits)..'\n') -- Drawn end else if show_draw then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(draws,digits)..'\n') -- Drawn end if show_loss then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(losses,digits)..'\n') -- Lost end end if rounds_won then if tonumber(Args['rw_' .. team_code_ii] or 0) == nil then rw = Args['rw_' .. team_code_ii] or '' end table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..rw..'\n') -- Rounds won end if not hide_for_against then if not yesno(Args['hide_for_against_columns'] or 'no') then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(gfor,digits)..'\n') -- GF table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..num_align(gaig,digits)..'\n') -- GA end if gcomp then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..gcomp..'\n') -- Goal comparison end end end if show_away_goals then table.insert(t,'| style="'..bg_col..'" | '..(Args['away_goals_'..team_code_ii] or '')..'\n') end if show_bonus_points then if s_pts < 0 then table.insert(t,'| style="'..bg_col..'" | &minus;'..num_align(-s_pts,digits)..'\n') else table.insert(t,'| style="'..bg_col..'" | '..num_align(s_pts,digits)..'\n') end end if not pts_perc_first then if rank_points then -- Add &minus; for negative point totals if points<0 then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | &minus;'..num_align(-points,digits)..hth_string..'\n') else table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..num_align(points,digits)..hth_string..'\n') end end if rank_perc then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..win_perc..hth_string..'\n') elseif rank_wperc then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;text-align:right;'..bg_col..'" | '..win_perc..hth_string..'\n') end if rank_ppg then table.insert(t,'| style="font-weight: bold;'..bg_col..'" | '..ppg..hth_string..'\n') end end if show_GB then table.insert(t,'| style="'..ii_fw..bg_col..'" |'..GB_text..'\n') -- GB end return {t=t, notes_exist=notes_exist, hth_id_list=hth_id_list} end function pp.status(Args) -- Declare status options -- ------------------------------------------------------------ -- NOTE: If you add to status_code, also add to status_called and status_letters!! -- Or functionality will be compromised -- ------------------------------------------------------------ local status_code, status_called = {}, {} status_code = { A='Advance to a further round', C='Champions', D='Disqualified', E='Eliminated', G='Guests', H='Hosts', O='Play-off winners', P='Promoted', Q='Qualified for the phase indicated', R='Relegated', T='Qualified, but not yet for the particular phase indicated'} local status_letters = (Args['status_order'] or '') .. 'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ' -- Status position (before or after read and default) local stat_pos_val = string.lower(Args['status_pos'] or '') local status_position = 'after' -- Default location if stat_pos_val=='before' then status_position = 'before' elseif stat_pos_val=='after' then status_position = 'after' end -- Read in custom status options for l in mw.text.gsplit(status_letters, '') do status_called[l] = false status_code[l] = status_code[l] or '?' status_letters = mw.ustring.gsub(status_letters, '(' .. l ..'.-)' .. l, '%1') if Args['status_text_' .. l] then status_code[l] = Args['status_text_' .. l] end end return {code=status_code, called=status_called, letters=status_letters, position=status_position} end return pp n8pxs4649ve12hr7a8qrix1cr6f6pc4 10 29265 109196 2026-08-06T23:04:45Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109196 wikitext text/x-wiki {{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#invoke:list|ordered}}<noinclude> {{documentation}} <!-- Categories go on the /doc subpage, and interwikis go on Wikidata. --> </noinclude> n9z3yrhcknctpjb3o8a5r4mv3ke55up 828 29266 109197 2026-08-06T23:06:06Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109197 wikitext text/x-wiki {{module rating|release}} {{module rating|protected}} {{#ifeq:{{SUBPAGENAME}}|sandbox||{{High-use}}}} This style for Lua-based [[Module:Sports table]] is meant to build group and league tables for competitions with a win-draw-loss format. Note that this module is used extensively, so test potential changes rigorously in the sandbox and please ensure consensus exists before implementing major changes. The rest of this documentation explains how to use this module with the WDL style in an article or template, check the table of contents for specific items. == Usage == ===Basic usage=== In its simplest form only several parameters need to be used to build a table ====In article==== {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }} |} The main command is the <nowiki>{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL}}</nowiki> statement which basically calls the module and enables you to set everything up. Then you list the positions of the teams as {{para|team1}}, {{para|team2}}, etc for however many teams you need in the table. You can use full team names there <u>without spaces</u> if you want, but using codes (as in the example) can make it easier. For each team you now define the wins, draws, losses, goals for and goals against by using {{para|win_TTT}}, {{para|draw_TTT}}, {{para|loss_TTT}}, {{para|gf_TTT}} and {{para|ga_TTT}} respectively (with TTT replaced by the team code). If you do not define these numbers, it is automatically assumed to be 0. It is good practice though to include them anyway and to align the columns using appropriate spaces (as in the example), so the code is easy to read. The last step now is to define the {{para|name_TTT}} parameters which determine what name is shown in the table, you can use wiki markup and templates in here as well. See [[#Dating]] to see how to change the update date. The {{para|showteam}} parameter is automatically forwarded from a template call (see [[#Team highlighting and partial table]]); the {{para|only_pld_pts}} is automatically forwarded to truncated tables, (see [[#Appearance]]); the {{para|show_matches}} is automatically forwarded to control match result visibility, see [[#Matches]]. ====In template==== Using this module in template is now deprecated per [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Football/Archive_122#An_issue_with_templates_and_a_suggestion|this discussion]]. ===Customization=== Several things can be customized in these tables ====Points, wins or percentage==== By default teams are ranked by points, which can be adjusted as follows: {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |adjust_points_FDT=1.5 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |adjust_points_EEE=-1.5 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} |winpoints=2 |drawpoints=1 |losspoints=-0.1 }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |adjust_points_FDT=1.5 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |adjust_points_EEE=-1.5 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} |winpoints=2 |drawpoints=1 |losspoints=-0.1 }} |} As a default a win is worth 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points, these values can be overwritten to what you need by {{para|winpoints}}, {{para|drawpoints}} and {{para|losspoints}}. Teams can also start the season with bonus or penalty points, this can be included by using {{para|adjust_points_TTT}} for that specific team. Alternatively teams can also be ranked by wins (set {{para|ranking_style|wins}} or {{para|ranking_style|percentage}} respectively) To order the points column before the played column, use {{para|pts_first|y}}. To order the percentage column before the played column, use {{para|perc_first|y}}. ====Header options (points for/against and custom other headers)==== {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |for_against_style=points |draw_header=<abbr title="Won after extra time or penalties">W+</abbr> |team_header=Player }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |for_against_style=points |draw_header=<abbr title="Won after extra time or penalties">W+</abbr> |team_header=Player }} |} For sports with points for and against rather than goals, setting {{para|for_against_style|points}} switches the for, against and difference columns to using points instead. {{para|for_against_style|none}} removes these columns completely. Other valid options include: {{para|for_against_style|frames}} {{para|for_against_style|matches}} {{para|for_against_style|games}} {{para|for_against_style|sets}} {{para|for_against_style|runs}} {{para|for_against_style|legs}} The wording of the D (draw) column can be adjusted using {{para|draw_header}} and the wording of the Team column can be adjusted using {{para|team_header}}. The wording of the Grp (group) column can be adjusted using {{para|group_header}} in the same way as the draw header. ====Order of losses and draws==== {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|loss_before_draw=true |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|loss_before_draw=true |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }} |} As a default draws are listed before losses. To list losses first, use {{para|loss_before_draw|true}}. ====Goal ratio/goal average==== {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |use_goal_ratio=yes |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |use_goal_ratio=yes |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }} |} Using {{para|use_goal_ratio|yes}} use goal ratio instead of goal differential. To change the heading to goal average, use {{para|use_goal_average|yes}} instead. ====Goal percentage==== {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |use_goal_percentage=yes |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |use_goal_percentage=yes |team1=FDT |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |win_FDT=5 |loss_FDT=0 |gf_FDT=10 |ga_FDT=0 |win_BBB=3 |draw_BBB=1 |loss_BBB=1 |gf_BBB= 3 |ga_BBB=2 |win_CCC=3 |loss_CCC=2 |gf_CCC= 3 |ga_CCC=3 |win_DDD=1 |draw_DDD=1 |loss_DDD=3 |gf_DDD= 1 |ga_DDD=4 |win_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=5 |gf_EEE= 0 |ga_EEE=6 |name_FDT=[[FIFA World Cup Dream Team]] |name_BBB={{fb|MAR}} |name_CCC=Team 3 |name_DDD=Team 4 |name_EEE={{fb|GIB}} }} |} Using {{para|use_goal_percentage|yes}} use goal percentage instead of goal differential. {{Module:Sports table/styledoc|style_option=WDL}} == Example usage == The module parameters can be arranged in different orders depending on the editor and article but below is an example use that can be copied when creating a module table. {| class="wikitable" |- |'''What you type''' |<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext">{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |update = future <!-- When tournament started update the update-parameter with date of latest update and remove start_date--> |start_date = Unknown <!-- On form 24 April 2165. When tournament started remove start_date--> |source = Unknown <!-- Add source for table here with single bracket [webadress info] --> <!--Update team positions here--> |team1=AAA |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |team6=FFF |team7=GGG |team8=HHH |team9=III |team10=JJJ |team11=KKK |team12=LLL <!--Update team qualifications here (defined below)--> |result1=PRO |result2=CLG |result3=KO |result4=CLPO |result5=ELPO |result8=ELG |result11=RPO |result12=REL <!--Update team results here and then (if needed) positions above. Dont forget to update the date above (update parameter)--> |win_AAA=0 |draw_AAA=0 |loss_AAA=0 |gf_AAA=0 |ga_AAA=0 |status_AAA=CQ <!-- Team A --> |win_BBB=0 |draw_BBB=0 |loss_BBB=0 |gf_BBB=0 |ga_BBB=0 |status_BBB=C <!-- Team B --> |win_CCC=0 |draw_CCC=0 |loss_CCC=0 |gf_CCC=0 |ga_CCC=0 |status_CCC=A <!-- Team C --> |win_DDD=0 |draw_DDD=0 |loss_DDD=0 |gf_DDD=0 |ga_DDD=0 |status_DDD=T <!-- Team D --> |win_EEE=0 |draw_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=0 |gf_EEE=0 |ga_EEE=0 |status_EEE= <!-- Team E --> |win_FFF=0 |draw_FFF=0 |loss_FFF=0 |gf_FFF=0 |ga_FFF=0 |status_FFF= <!-- Team F --> |win_GGG=0 |draw_GGG=0 |loss_GGG=0 |gf_GGG=0 |ga_GGG=0 |status_GGG= <!-- Team G --> |win_HHH=0 |draw_HHH=0 |loss_HHH=0 |gf_HHH=0 |ga_HHH=0 |status_HHH= <!-- Team H --> |win_III=0 |draw_III=0 |loss_III=0 |gf_III=0 |ga_III=0 |status_III= <!-- Team I --> |win_JJJ=0 |draw_JJJ=0 |loss_JJJ=0 |gf_JJJ=0 |ga_JJJ=0 |status_JJJ= <!-- Team J --> |win_KKK=0 |draw_KKK=0 |loss_KKK=0 |gf_KKK=0 |ga_KKK=0 |status_KKK= <!-- Team K --> |win_LLL=0 |draw_LLL=0 |loss_LLL=0 |gf_LLL=0 |ga_LLL=0 |status_LLL=R <!-- Team L --> <!--Team definitions (wikilinks in table)--> |name_AAA = A team<!-- Add wikilink for Team A here --> |name_BBB = B team<!-- Add wikilink for Team B here --> |name_CCC = C team<!-- Add wikilink for Team C here --> |name_DDD = D team<!-- Add wikilink for Team D here --> |name_EEE = E team<!-- Add wikilink for Team E here --> |name_FFF = F team<!-- Add wikilink for Team F here --> |name_GGG = G team<!-- Add wikilink for Team G here --> |name_HHH = H team<!-- Add wikilink for Team H here --> |name_III = I team<!-- Add wikilink for Team I here --> |name_JJJ = J team<!-- Add wikilink for Team J here --> |name_KKK = K team<!-- Add wikilink for Team K here --> |name_LLL = L team<!-- Add wikilink for Team L here --> <!--Table settings and rules--> |show_limit = <!-- For league tables and other big tables use showlimit = 5 (standard per consensus to only show five teams on individual articles) --> |class_rules = 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; <!-- Add the classification rules here --> <!--Qualification and relegation column definitions, use green for top tournament, then blue followed by yellow, red is elimination. Different levels of same competitions should have different shades in color like green1, green2 and so on.--> |res_col_header = PQR <!-- All of these may not be needed, Promotion (P), Qualification (Q) and Relegation (R) --> |col_PRO = green1 |text_PRO = Promotion to <!-- Wikilink to higher level, pipe year and association --> |col_KO = green1 |text_KO = Advance to <!-- Wikilink to next stage for example knockout stage (KO) --> |col_CLG = green1 |text_CLG = Qualification for <!-- Wikilink to tournament stage, pipe year and association --> |col_CLPO= green2 |text_CLPO= Qualification for <!-- Wikilink to tournament stage, pipe year and association --> |col_ELG = blue1 |text_ELG = Qualification for <!-- Wikilink to tournament stage, pipe year and association --> |col_ELPO= blue2 |text_ELPO= Qualification for <!-- Wikilink to tournament stage, pipe year and association --> |col_RPO = red2 |text_RPO = Qualification for <!-- Wikilink to relegation playoff, pipe to Relegation playoffs --> |col_REL = red1 |text_REL = Relegation to <!-- Wikilink to lower level, pipe year and association --> }}</syntaxhighlight> |- |'''What it looks like''' |{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL |update = future |start_date = Unknown |source = Unknown |team1=AAA |team2=BBB |team3=CCC |team4=DDD |team5=EEE |team6=FFF |team7=GGG |team8=HHH |team9=III |team10=JJJ |team11=KKK |team12=LLL |result1=PRO |result2=CLG |result3=KO |result4=CLPO |result5=ELPO |result8=ELG |result11=RPO |result12=REL |win_AAA=0 |draw_AAA=0 |loss_AAA=0 |gf_AAA=0 |ga_AAA=0 |status_AAA=CQ |win_BBB=0 |draw_BBB=0 |loss_BBB=0 |gf_BBB=0 |ga_BBB=0 |status_BBB=Q |win_CCC=0 |draw_CCC=0 |loss_CCC=0 |gf_CCC=0 |ga_CCC=0 |status_CCC=A |win_DDD=0 |draw_DDD=0 |loss_DDD=0 |gf_DDD=0 |ga_DDD=0 |status_DDD=T |win_EEE=0 |draw_EEE=0 |loss_EEE=0 |gf_EEE=0 |ga_EEE=0 |status_EEE= |win_FFF=0 |draw_FFF=0 |loss_FFF=0 |gf_FFF=0 |ga_FFF=0 |status_FFF= |win_GGG=0 |draw_GGG=0 |loss_GGG=0 |gf_GGG=0 |ga_GGG=0 |status_GGG= |win_HHH=0 |draw_HHH=0 |loss_HHH=0 |gf_HHH=0 |ga_HHH=0 |status_HHH= |win_III=0 |draw_III=0 |loss_III=0 |gf_III=0 |ga_III=0 |status_III= |win_JJJ=0 |draw_JJJ=0 |loss_JJJ=0 |gf_JJJ=0 |ga_JJJ=0 |status_JJJ= |win_KKK=0 |draw_KKK=0 |loss_KKK=0 |gf_KKK=0 |ga_KKK=0 |status_KKK= |win_LLL=0 |draw_LLL=0 |loss_LLL=0 |gf_LLL=0 |ga_LLL=0 |status_LLL=R |name_AAA = A team |name_BBB = B team |name_CCC = C team |name_DDD = D team |name_EEE = E team |name_FFF = F team |name_GGG = G team |name_HHH = H team |name_III = I team |name_JJJ = J team |name_KKK = K team |name_LLL = L team |show_limit = 5 |class_rules = 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; |res_col_header = PQR |col_PRO = green1 |text_PRO = Promotion to |col_KO = green1 |text_KO = Advance to |col_CLG = green1 |text_CLG = Qualification for |col_CLPO= green2 |text_CLPO= Qualification for |col_ELG = blue1 |text_ELG = Qualification for |col_ELPO= blue2 |text_ELPO= Qualification for |col_RPO = red2 |text_RPO = Qualification for |col_REL = red1 |text_REL = Relegation to }} |} <includeonly>{{Sandbox other|| <!-- Categories below this line; interwikis at Wikidata --> [[Category:Sports modules]] }}</includeonly> ovfmwk62ecl2c6u4lm2ez1m22gp8xt8 828 29267 109198 2026-08-06T23:08:39Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109198 Scribunto text/plain -- Subfunctions for this module that are called from the style modules local ppp = {} function ppp.colhead(ttt,width,text) -- For individual column headers local head_string if width=='auto' then head_string = '! scope="col" |'..text..'\n' else head_string = '! scope="col" width='..width..'|'..text..'\n' end ttt.count = ttt.count+1 table.insert(ttt.tab_text,head_string) return ttt end function ppp.hth(frame,Args,full_table,hth_id_list,hth_local,notes_exist,team_list,team_code_ii,ii_start,ii_end,rand_val) -- For head-to-head notes local hth_string, hth_local_num, hth_id, k, hth_loc = '', nil, nil, nil, nil -- Check whether there is a head-to-head note or not, if so get text ready for it the same way as for the notes if hth_local and full_table then -- Set global check for notes to true notes_exist = true -- Split the hth_local into a table if all the entries are valid local multiref = 1 local hth_local_table = mw.text.split(hth_local, '%s*,%s*') if (#hth_local_table > 1) then for k, hth_loc in ipairs(hth_local_table) do multiref = multiref * (Args['hth_' .. hth_loc] and 1 or 0) end else multiref = 0 end -- Split failed, so make a single entry table with hth_local inside if multiref < 1 then hth_local_table = { hth_local } end for k,hth_loc in ipairs(hth_local_table) do if not Args['hth_'..hth_loc] then -- Option 1 -- Now define the identifier for this hth_id = '"table_hth_'..team_code_ii..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID if more tables are present on article (which might otherwise share an ID) hth_id_list[team_code_ii] = hth_id -- Call refn template hth_string = hth_string .. frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=hth_id, hth_loc} } else -- Option 2 hth_local_num = team_list[hth_loc] or -1 if hth_id_list[hth_loc] or ((hth_local_num >= ii_start) and (hth_local_num <= ii_end)) then -- Option 2a hth_id = '"table_hth_'..hth_loc..rand_val..'"' hth_string = hth_string .. frame:extensionTag{ name = 'ref', args = { group = 'lower-alpha', name = hth_id} } else -- Option 2b hth_id = '"table_hth_'..hth_loc..rand_val..'"' -- Add random end for unique ID hth_id_list[hth_loc] = hth_id -- Call refn template hth_string = hth_string .. frame:expandTemplate{ title = 'efn', args = { group='lower-alpha', name=hth_id, Args['hth_'..hth_loc]} } end end end end return {str=hth_string, list=hth_id_list, notes_exist=notes_exist} end function ppp.status(Args, status_code) -- Declare status options -- ------------------------------------------------------------ -- NOTE: If you add to status_code, also add to status_called and status_letters!! -- Or functionality will be compromised -- ------------------------------------------------------------ local status_called = {} local status_letters = (Args['status_order'] or '') .. 'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ' if type(status_code) ~= 'table' then status_code = {} end if #status_code < 1 then status_code = { A='Advance to a further round', C='Champion', D='Disqualified', E='Eliminated', G='Guest', H='Host', O='Play-off winner', P='Promoted', Q='Qualified to the phase indicated', R='Relegated', T='Qualified, but not yet to the particular phase indicated'} end -- Status position (before or after read and default) local stat_pos_val = string.lower(Args['status_pos'] or '') local status_position = 'after' -- Default location if stat_pos_val=='before' then status_position = 'before' elseif stat_pos_val=='after' then status_position = 'after' end -- Read in custom status options for l in mw.text.gsplit(status_letters, '') do status_called[l] = false status_code[l] = status_code[l] or '?' status_letters = mw.ustring.gsub(status_letters, '(' .. l ..'.-)' .. l, '%1') if Args['status_text_' .. l] then status_code[l] = Args['status_text_' .. l] end end return {code=status_code, called=status_called, letters=status_letters, position=status_position} end return ppp gvrb6dycvceq3925wuyxzscrstpucll 828 29268 109199 2026-08-06T23:10:33Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109199 wikitext text/x-wiki {{High-use}} {{Module rating|<!-- Values: pre-alpha • alpha • beta • release • protected -- If a rating not needed/relevant, delete this template call -->}} <!-- Add categories where indicated at the bottom of this page and interwikis at Wikidata --> == Usage == <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>#invoke:Sports table/sub|''function_name''<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> <includeonly>{{Sandbox other|| <!-- Categories below this line; interwikis at Wikidata --> [[Category:Sports modules]] }}</includeonly> jwog6bv672gpcqarzc9dw00uyrc75t8 828 29269 109200 2026-08-06T23:13:09Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109200 Scribunto text/plain local a = {} local categories = { ignored_parameters = 'Category:Pages using sports table with ignored parameters', missing_results = 'Category:Pages using sports table with missing results', missing_teams = 'Category:Pages using sports table with missing teams', orphaned_match_notes = 'Category:Pages using sports table with orphaned match notes', orphaned_names = 'Category:Pages using sports table with orphaned names', orphaned_notes = 'Category:Pages using sports table with orphaned notes', orphaned_results = 'Category:Pages using sports table with orphaned results', possible_incorrect_winpoints = 'Category:Pages using sports table with possible incorrect winpoints', possibly_ignored_parameters = 'Category:Pages using sports table with possibly ignored parameters', unknown_parameters = 'Category:Pages using sports table with unknown parameters' } local good_args = { ['away_goals_header'] = 1, ['bonus_header'] = 1, ['class_rules'] = 1, ['draw_header'] = 1, ['drawpoints'] = 1, ['float'] = 1, ['for_against_style'] = 1, ['GB_team'] = 1, ['goalpoints'] = 1, ['group_header'] = 1, ['hide_footer'] = 1, ['hide_for_against_columns'] = 1, ['hide_played'] = 1, ['hide_results'] = 1, ['highest_pos'] = 1, ['legs'] = 1, ['loss_before_draw'] = 1, ['loss_before_tie'] = 1, ['losspoints'] = 1, ['lowest_pos'] = 1, ['matches_style'] = 1, ['matches_text'] = 1, ['match_col_width'] = 1, ['note_header_res'] = 1, ['only_pld_pts'] = 1, ['only_totals'] = 1, ['only_fa_totals'] = 1, ['param1_valid'] = 1, ['pct_style'] = 1, ['pld_header'] = 1, ['postitle'] = 1, ['perc_first'] = 1, ['pts_first'] = 1, ['ranking_style'] = 1, ['res_col_header'] = 1, ['result_prefix'] = 1, ['rwpoints'] = 1, ['rw_header'] = 1, ['section'] = 1, ['short_style'] = 1, ['show_GB'] = 1, ['show_away_goals'] = 1, ['show_bonus_points'] = 1, ['show_class_rules'] = 1, ['show_draw'] = 1, ['show_groups'] = 1, ['show_limit'] = 1, ['show_matches'] = 1, ['show_positions'] = 1, ['show_rw'] = 1, ['show_status'] = 1, ['show_totals'] = 1, ['solid_cell'] = 1, ['sortable_table'] = 1, ['source'] = 1, ['start_date'] = 1, ['stack_footer'] = 1, ['status_order'] = 1, ['status_pos'] = 1, ['style'] = 1, ['table_header'] = 1, ['table_header_source'] = 1, ['team_header'] = 1, ['team_order'] = 1, ['team_order_start'] = 1, ['teamwidth'] = 1, ['title'] = 1, ['title_source'] = 1, ['transcludesection'] = 1, ['update'] = 1, ['use_against_percentage'] = 1, ['use_goal_average'] = 1, ['use_goal_diff'] = 1, ['use_goal_percentage'] = 1, ['use_goal_ratio'] = 1, ['use_goals_scored'] = 1, ['use_point_percentage'] = 1, ['use_goals_per_match'] = 1, ['use_points_per_match'] = 1, ['use_tie'] = 1, ['winpoints'] = 1, } local good_args_HA = { ['ha_side'] = 1, ['hdrawpoints'] = 1, ['adrawpoints'] = 1, ['hlosspoints'] = 1, ['alosspoints'] = 1, ['hwinpoints'] = 1, ['awinpoints'] = 1 } local good_args_PKOT = { ['showOTloss'] = 1, ['showOTwin'] = 1, ['showPKloss'] = 1, ['showSOloss'] = 1, ['showPKwin'] = 1, ['showSOwin'] = 1, ['show_tiebr'] = 1, ['PKlosspoints'] = 1, ['SOlosspoints'] = 1, ['OTlosspoints'] = 1, ['PKwinpoints'] = 1, ['SOwinpoints'] = 1, ['OTwinpoints'] = 1, ['PKloss_after_loss'] = 1, ['SOloss_after_loss'] = 1, ['OTloss_after_loss'] = 1, ['tiebr_header'] = 1, } local good_args_BDT = { ['drawpoints'] = 0, ['game_for_against_style'] = 1, ['point_for_against_style'] = 1 } local good_args_VB = { ['winpoints'] = 0, ['losspoints'] = 0, ['drawpoints'] = 0, ['bwinpoints'] = 1, ['blosspoints'] = 1, ['swinpoints'] = 1, ['slosspoints'] = 1, ['win3points'] = 1, ['loss3points'] = 1, ['win4points'] = 1, ['loss4points'] = 1, ['win5points'] = 1, ['loss5points'] = 1, ['show_sets'] = 1, ['show_setpoints'] = 1, ['setpoints_before_sets'] = 1, ['best_of'] = 1 } local ignored_args = { ['date'] = 1, ['ptsfirst'] = 1 } local col_names = { ['adjust_points'] = 1, ['away_goals'] = 1, ['draw'] = 1, ['loss'] = 1, ['gf'] = 1, ['ga'] = 1, ['group'] = 1, ['pf'] = 1, ['pa'] = 1, ['matches'] = 1, ['pos'] = 1, ['rw'] = 1, ['short'] = 1, ['startpoints'] = 1, ['status'] = 1, ['win'] = 1, } local col_names_HA = { ['draw'] = 0, ['loss'] = 0, ['gf'] = 0, ['ga'] = 0, ['pf'] = 0, ['pa'] = 0, ['rw'] = 0, ['hdraw'] = 1, ['adraw'] = 1, ['hloss'] = 1, ['aloss'] = 1, ['hwin'] = 1, ['awin'] = 1, ['hga'] = 1, ['aga'] = 1, ['hgf'] = 1, ['agf'] = 1, ['hpa'] = 1, ['apa'] = 1, ['hpf'] = 1, ['apf'] = 1, } local col_names_PKOT = { ['PKloss'] = 1, ['SOloss'] = 1, ['OTloss'] = 1, ['PKwin'] = 1, ['SOwin'] = 1, ['OTwin'] = 1, ['tiebr'] = 1 } local col_names_BDT = { ['win'] = 1, ['loss'] = 1, ['mf'] = 1, ['ma'] = 1, ['gf'] = 1, ['ga'] = 1, ['pf'] = 1, ['pa'] = 1 } local col_names_VB = { ['win'] = 0, ['loss'] = 0, ['draw'] = 0, ['bwin'] = 1, ['swin'] = 1, ['bloss'] = 1, ['sloss'] = 1, ['sw'] = 1, ['sl'] = 1, ['spw'] = 1, ['spl'] = 1, ['win3s'] = 1, ['loss3s'] = 1, ['win4s'] = 1, ['loss4s'] = 1, ['win5s'] = 1, ['loss5s'] = 1, } local tracked_styles = { ['football'] = 'WDL', ['WDL'] = 'WDL', ['WL'] = 'WDL', ['WDLHA'] = 'HA', ['WDL OT'] = 'PKOT', ['WLHA'] = 'HA', ['WL OT'] = 'PKOT', ['WL PK'] = 'PKOT', ['WL OTL tiebreak'] = 'PKOT', ['Volleyball'] = 'VB', ['Badminton team'] = 'BDT' } local warn = {} local track = {} local function get_tracking_category(category, value) return '[[' .. category .. '|' .. value .. ']]' end local function validate_table_values(args, category, bad_char, is_track) for _, v in ipairs(args) do v = mw.ustring.gsub(v, bad_char, '?') if v == '' then v = ' ' end if is_track then table.insert(track, get_tracking_category(category, v)) else table.insert(warn, get_tracking_category(category, v)) end end end function a.check(targs, pargs) local teams = {} local missing_teams = {} local results = {} local missing_results = {} local orphaned_match_notes = {} local orphaned_results = {} local orphaned_names = {} local orphaned_notes = {} local ignored = {} local possibly_ignored = {} local unknown = {} local mstyle = mw.ustring.gsub(targs['style'] or '', '[%s_][%s_]*', ' ') mstyle = tracked_styles[mstyle] if mstyle == nil then return warn, track end if mstyle == 'HA' then for k, v in pairs(good_args_HA) do good_args[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end for k, v in pairs(col_names_HA) do col_names[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end if targs['only_fa_totals'] then col_names['pf'] = 1 col_names['gf'] = 1 col_names['pa'] = 1 col_names['ga'] = 1 end end if mstyle == 'PKOT' then for k, v in pairs(good_args_PKOT) do good_args[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end for k, v in pairs(col_names_PKOT) do col_names[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end end if mstyle == 'BDT' then for k, v in pairs(good_args_BDT) do good_args[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end for k, v in pairs(col_names_BDT) do col_names[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end end if mstyle == 'VB' then for k, v in pairs(good_args_VB) do good_args[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end for k, v in pairs(col_names_VB) do col_names[k] = v ~= 0 and v or nil end end -- Alternative syntax for team list if targs['team_order'] and targs['team_order'] ~= '' then local tlist = mw.text.split(targs['team_order'], '%s*[;,]%s*') for k, tname in ipairs(tlist) do if tname ~= '' then targs['team' .. k] = tname end end end -- Limited tracking if we are only showing part of the table if targs['showteam'] or targs['team'] then local top_pos = tonumber(targs['highest_pos']) or 1 local bottom_pos = tonumber(targs['lowest_pos']) or 0 local N = top_pos - 1 while targs['team' .. N + 1] ~= nil and (bottom_pos < top_pos or N < bottom_pos) do N = N + 1 teams[targs['team' .. N]] = 1 if teams[targs['showteam'] or targs['team']] then return warn, track end end end -- Step 1: Generate a team and result list for k,v in pairs(targs) do if type(k) == 'string' then if k:find('^team%d%d*$') then teams[v] = 1 targs[k] = '' if targs['name_' .. v] then -- Great! targs['name_' .. v] = '' else table.insert(missing_teams, v) end if targs['note_' .. v] then targs['note_' .. v] = '' end if targs['hth_' .. v] then local multiref = 1 local hth_local_table = mw.text.split(targs['hth_' .. v], '%s*,%s*') if (#hth_local_table > 1) then for _, hth_loc in ipairs(hth_local_table) do multiref = multiref * (targs['hth_' .. hth_loc] and 1 or 0) end else multiref = 0 end if multiref > 0 then for _, hth_loc in ipairs(hth_local_table) do targs['hth_' .. hth_loc] = '' end elseif targs['hth_' .. targs['hth_' .. v]] then targs['hth_' .. targs['hth_' .. v]] = '' end targs['hth_' .. v] = '' end elseif k:find('^result%d%d*$') or k:find('^.*_result%d%d*$') then local pre = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^(.*)result%d%d*$', '%1') results[v] = 1 targs[k] = '' if targs[pre .. 'col_' .. v] or targs[pre .. 'text_' .. v] or targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v] then -- Great! if targs[pre .. 'col_' .. v] then targs[pre .. 'col_' .. v] = '' end if targs[pre .. 'text_' .. v] then targs[pre .. 'text_' .. v] = '' end if targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v] then local multiref = 1 local note_res_local_table = mw.text.split(targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v], '%s*,%s*') if (#note_res_local_table > 1) then for _, note_res_loc in ipairs(note_res_local_table) do multiref = multiref * (targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. note_res_loc] and 1 or 0) end else multiref = 0 end if multiref > 0 then for _, note_res_loc in ipairs(note_res_local_table) do targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. note_res_loc] = '' end elseif targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v]] then targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v]] = '' end targs[pre .. 'note_res_' .. v] = '' end if targs[pre .. 'res_col_header'] then targs[pre .. 'res_col_header'] = '' end else table.insert(missing_results, v) end elseif k:find('^match[%d]*_.*_.*_note$') then local m = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^(match[%d]*_.*_.*)_note$', '%1') targs[k] = '' if targs[m] then if targs['note_' .. v] then targs['note_' .. v] = '' end -- Great! else table.insert(orphaned_match_notes, m) end end end end local possible_missing_winpoints = 0 for k,v in pairs(targs) do if v and v ~= '' then local found_arg = 0 if type(k) == 'string' then if k:find('^adjust_points_') then local p = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^adjust_points_', '') if (tonumber(v) or 0) ~= 0 then local pdiff = (tonumber(targs['win_' .. p] or 0) or 0) + tonumber(v) if pdiff == 0 then possible_missing_winpoints = possible_missing_winpoints + 1 else possible_missing_winpoints = possible_missing_winpoints - 1 end end end if found_arg == 0 and (good_args[k] or k:find('^split[%d][%d]*$')) then -- Great! found_arg = 1 end if found_arg == 0 and (k == 'showteam' or k == 'team') then -- Great! found_arg = 1 if teams[v] ~= 1 then table.insert(missing_teams, v) end end if found_arg == 0 and (ignored_args[k] or k:find('^att_')) then found_arg = 1 table.insert(ignored, k) end if found_arg == 0 and k:find('^[A-Za-z3-5]*_.*$') then local p = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^([A-Za-z3-5]*)_.*$', '%1') if col_names[p] then -- Great! found_arg = 1 end end if found_arg == 0 and k:find('^[A-Za-z]*_[A-Za-z]*_.*$') then local p = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^([A-Za-z]*_[A-Za-z]*)_.*$', '%1') if col_names[p] then -- Great! found_arg = 1 end end if found_arg == 0 and k:find('^match[%d]*_.*_.*$') then local t1 = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^match[%d]*_(.*)_(.*)$', '%1') local t2 = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^match[%d]*_(.*)_(.*)$', '%2') found_arg = 1 if teams[t1] == nil or teams[t2] == nil then if teams[t1] == nil then table.insert(missing_teams, t1) end if teams[t2] == nil then table.insert(missing_teams, t2) end end end if found_arg == 0 and k:find('^result_.*_.*$') then local t1 = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^result[%d]*_(.*)_(.*)$', '%1') local t2 = mw.ustring.gsub(k, '^result[%d]*_(.*)_(.*)$', '%2') found_arg = 1 if teams[t1] == nil or teams[t2] == nil then if teams[t1] == nil then table.insert(missing_teams, t1) end if teams[t2] == nil then table.insert(missing_teams, t2) end end end if found_arg == 0 and (k:find('^name_') or k:find('^short_')) then found_arg = 1 table.insert(orphaned_names, k) end if found_arg == 0 and (k:find('^note_') or k:find('^hth_')) then found_arg = 1 if (k == 'hth_ABC' and v == 'H2H note') then table.insert(warn, get_tracking_category(categories.ignored_parameters , 'hth_ABC')) elseif (k == 'note_ABC' and v == 'Team note') then table.insert(warn, get_tracking_category(categories.ignored_parameters , 'note_ABC')) elseif (k == 'note_res_AAA' and v == 'Result note') then table.insert(warn, get_tracking_category(categories.ignored_parameters , 'note_res_AAA')) else table.insert(orphaned_notes, k) end end if found_arg == 0 and (k:find('^col_') or k:find('^text_')) then found_arg = 1 table.insert(orphaned_results, k) end end if found_arg == 0 and targs['param1_valid'] and tonumber(k) == 1 then found_arg = 1 end if found_arg == 0 then if pargs[k] and pargs[k] ~= '' then if tonumber(k) then k = k .. ' = ' .. v end table.insert(possibly_ignored, k) else if tonumber(k) then k = k .. ' = ' .. v end table.insert(unknown, k) end end end end local bad_char = '[^A-Za-z0-9_%(%)%- ]' validate_table_values(unknown, categories.unknown_parameters, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(missing_teams, categories.missing_teams, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(missing_results, categories.missing_results, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(orphaned_results, categories.orphaned_results, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(orphaned_names, categories.orphaned_names, '[^A-Za-z0-9_ ]', false) validate_table_values(orphaned_notes, categories.orphaned_notes, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(orphaned_match_notes, categories.orphaned_match_notes, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(ignored, categories.ignored_parameters, bad_char, false) validate_table_values(possibly_ignored, categories.possibly_ignored_parameters, bad_char, true) if possible_missing_winpoints > 1 then table.insert(track, get_tracking_category(categories.possible_incorrect_winpoints, possible_missing_winpoints)) end return warn, track end return a iegiotr07p4o3uvg2e91v5jrka5lm8e 828 29270 109201 2026-08-06T23:14:24Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109201 wikitext text/x-wiki {{High-use}} {{Module rating|<!-- Values: pre-alpha • alpha • beta • release • protected -- If a rating not needed/relevant, delete this template call -->}} <!-- Add categories where indicated at the bottom of this page and interwikis at Wikidata --> == Usage == <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>#invoke:Sports table/argcheck|''function_name''<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> <includeonly>{{Sandbox other|| <!-- Categories below this line; interwikis at Wikidata --> [[Category:Sports modules]] }}</includeonly> kffu2x5a4c23klwq6gs3ibixt6gxoi9 828 29271 109202 2026-08-06T23:16:02Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109202 Scribunto text/plain local tc = {} function tc.check(Args, team_list, ii_start, ii_end) local warn = {} local wtotal, dtotal, ltotal = 0,0,0 local hwtotal, hdtotal, hltotal = 0,0,0 local awtotal, adtotal, altotal = 0,0,0 local pkwtotal, pkltotal, otwtotal, otltotal = 0,0,0,0 local gftotal, gatotal = 0,0 for ii = ii_start, ii_end do -- First get code local team_code_ii = team_list[ii] if team_code_ii ~= 'SPORTS_TABLE_TOTAL' then -- Now tabulate values wtotal = wtotal + (tonumber(Args['win_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) dtotal = dtotal + (tonumber(Args['draw_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) ltotal = ltotal + (tonumber(Args['loss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) hwtotal = hwtotal + (tonumber(Args['hwin_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) hdtotal = hdtotal + (tonumber(Args['hdraw_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) hltotal = hltotal + (tonumber(Args['hloss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) awtotal = awtotal + (tonumber(Args['awin_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) adtotal = adtotal + (tonumber(Args['adraw_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) altotal = altotal + (tonumber(Args['aloss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) pkwtotal = pkwtotal + (tonumber(Args['PKwin_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) pkltotal = pkltotal + (tonumber(Args['PKloss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) otwtotal = otwtotal + (tonumber(Args['OTwin_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) otltotal = otltotal + (tonumber(Args['OTloss_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) gftotal = gftotal + (tonumber(Args['gf_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) + (tonumber(Args['pf_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) gatotal = gatotal + (tonumber(Args['ga_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) + (tonumber(Args['pa_'..team_code_ii]) or 0) end end if wtotal ~= ltotal then table.insert(warn, wtotal .. ' total wins != ' .. ltotal .. ' total losses') end if hwtotal ~= altotal then table.insert(warn, hwtotal .. ' total hwins != ' .. altotal .. ' total alosses') end if awtotal ~= hltotal then table.insert(warn, awtotal .. ' total awins != ' .. hltotal .. ' total hlosses') end if (2*math.floor(dtotal/2)) ~= dtotal then table.insert(warn, dtotal .. ' total draws is an odd number') end if hdtotal ~= adtotal then table.insert(warn, hdtotal .. ' total hdraw != ' .. adtotal .. ' total adraw') end if pkwtotal ~= pkltotal then table.insert(warn, pkwtotal .. ' total PKwins != ' .. pkltotal .. ' total PKlosses') end if otwtotal ~= otltotal then table.insert(warn, otwtotal .. ' total OTwins != ' .. otltotal .. ' total OTlosses') end if gftotal ~= gatotal then table.insert(warn, gftotal .. ' total for != ' .. gatotal .. ' total against') end return warn end return tc tcmclr8jozxgjqq911doxav3wcoa1qg 828 29272 109203 2026-08-06T23:17:30Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109203 wikitext text/x-wiki {{High-use}} {{Module rating|<!-- Values: pre-alpha • alpha • beta • release • protected -- If a rating not needed/relevant, delete this template call -->}} <!-- Add categories where indicated at the bottom of this page and interwikis at Wikidata --> == Usage == <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>#invoke:Sports table/totalscheck|''function_name''<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> <includeonly>{{Sandbox other|| <!-- Categories below this line; interwikis at Wikidata --> [[Category:Sports modules]] }}</includeonly> 5bbrj3mxlprpfe88hwpe3rszq0pc15f 828 29273 109204 2026-08-06T23:19:06Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109204 sanitized-css text/css /* {{pp|small=y}} */ /* same as reflist base style */ .sports-table-notes { font-size: 90%; margin-bottom: 0.5em; } oyjjs0ugsu78i63fp0izwe779bm9aql 10 29274 109205 2026-08-06T23:21:31Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh 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link alias-football = South Africa {{{mw|}}} national {{{age|}}} soccer {{{class|}}} team | size = {{{size|}}} | name = {{{name|}}} | altlink = {{{altlink|}}} | altvar = {{{altvar|}}} | variant = {{{variant|}}} <noinclude> | var1= 1795 | var2= 1801 | var3= 1857 | var4= 1875 | var5= 1876 | var6 = 1902 | var7 = 1910 | var8 = 1912 | var9 = 1928 | var10 = 1982 | var11 = naval-1922 | var12 = naval-1946 | var13 = naval-1952 | var14 = naval-1981 | var15 = air force-1940 | var16 = air force-1951 | var17 = air force-1958 | var18 = air force-1967 | var19 = air force-1981 | var20 = air force-1982 | var21 = air force-1994 | var22 = army-1951 | var23 = army-1966 | var24 = army-1973 | var25 = army-1981 | var26 = army-1994 | var27 = army-2002 | redir1 = ZAF | redir2 = RSA | related1 = South African Republic | related2 = Union of South Africa | related3 = Cape Colony </noinclude> }} 60i48dpahdgclhz838wa2msbry9myfd 10 29276 109207 2026-08-06T23:23:43Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh template 109207 wikitext text/x-wiki <includeonly>__NOEDITSECTION__ {{documentation|content= {{#if:{{{hatnote|}}}|{{{hatnote}}}}} {{#ifeq:{{#invoke:High-use|num|x|demo={{ROOTPAGENAME}}}}|many||{{High-use|demo={{ROOTPAGENAME}}}}}} {{notice|image=Exclamationdiamond.svg|<code>Template:{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}</code> is an internal data container not intended to be transcluded directly. It is used indirectly by templates such as <code>[[Template:flag|flag]]</code>, <code>[[Template:flag icon|flag icon]]</code>, and others.}} {{ombox|text=This template is within the scope of '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Flag Template|WikiProject Flag Template]]''', a collaborative effort to maintain flag templates on Wikipedia. A more thorough discussion of the flag template system, including parameters not described here, can be found on the project page.}} [[File:{{{flag alias|Flag of None.svg}}}|thumb|{{#if:{{{flag link|}}} | See also: [[{{{flag link}}}]] | {{#ifexist: Flag of {{{alias}}} | See also: [[Flag of {{{alias}}}]] | }} }}]] ===Standard parameters=== <table class="wikitable"> <tr><th>Parameter name</th><th>Value</th><th>Meaning</th> </tr><tr> <td><code>alias</code></td> <td>{{#if: {{{alias|}}} | <code>{{{alias}}}</code> | <span style="color:red">'''undefined!'''</span> }}</td> <td>Main article name ([[{{{alias}}}]])</td> </tr> {{#if: {{{shortname alias|}}} | <tr> <td><code>shortname alias</code></td> <td><code>{{{shortname alias}}}</code></td> <td>''(optional)'' Display name to be used for the wikilink, if <code>alias</code> is a disambiguated article name, for example</td> </tr> }} <tr> <td><code>flag alias</code></td> <td>{{#if: {{{flag alias|}}} | <code>{{{flag alias}}}</code> | <span style="color:red">'''undefined!'''</span> }}</td> <td>Image name ([[:File:{{{flag alias}}}]], shown on right)</td> </tr></table> {{#if: {{{var1|{{{flag alias-naval|{{{flag alias-marines|{{{flag alias-military|{{{flag alias-coast guard|{{{flag alias-navy|{{{flag alias-air force|{{{flag alias-space force|{{{flag alias-army|}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} | ===Flag variants=== {{#if:{{{flag link|}}} | {{details|{{{flag link}}}}} | {{#ifexist: Flag of {{{alias}}} | {{details|Flag of {{{alias}}}}} | }} }} {{#ifeq:{{{variant|♦}}}|♦|{{red|Note: These variants cannot be used unless the line <code>{{!}} variant {{=}} {{(((}}variant{{!}}{{)))}}</code> is added to this template.}}}} <table class="wikitable"> <tr><th>Label</th><th>Flag image (40px)</th><th>Image name</th></tr> {{#if: {{{var1|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var1}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var1}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var1}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var1}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var2|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var2}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var2}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var2}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var2}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var3|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var3}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var3}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var3}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var3}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var4|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var4}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var4}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var4}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var4}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var5|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var5}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var5}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var5}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var5}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var6|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var6}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var6}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var6}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var6}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var7|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var7}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var7}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var7}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var7}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var8|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var8}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var8}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var8}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var8}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var9|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var9}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var9}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var9}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var9}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var10|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var10}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var10}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var10}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var10}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var11|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var11}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var11}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var11}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var11}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var12|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var12}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var12}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var12}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var12}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var13|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var13}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var13}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var13}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var13}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var14|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var14}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var14}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var14}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var14}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var15|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var15}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var15}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var15}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var15}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var16|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var16}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var16}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var16}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var16}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var17|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var17}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var17}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var17}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var17}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var18|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var18}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var18}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var18}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var18}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var19|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var19}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var19}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var19}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var19}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var20|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var20}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var20}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var20}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var20}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var21|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var21}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var21}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var21}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var21}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var22|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var22}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var22}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var22}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var22}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var23|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var23}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var23}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var23}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var23}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var24|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var24}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var24}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var24}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var24}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var25|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var25}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var25}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var25}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var25}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var26|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var26}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var26}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var26}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var26}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var27|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var27}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var27}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var27}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var27}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var28|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var28}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var28}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var28}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var28}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var29|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var29}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var29}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var29}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var29}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var30|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var30}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var30}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var30}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var30}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var31|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var31}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var31}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var31}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var31}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var32|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var32}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var32}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var32}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var32}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var33|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var33}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var33}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var33}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var33}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var34|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var34}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var34}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var34}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var34}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var35|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var35}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var35}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var35}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var35}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var36|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var36}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var36}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var36}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var36}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var37|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var37}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var37}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var37}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var37}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var38|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var38}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var38}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var38}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var38}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var39|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var39}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var39}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var39}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var39}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{var40|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{var40}}}</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-{{{var40}}}}}}|40px|{{{border-{{{var40}}}|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-{{{var40}}}}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-naval|}}} | <tr><td><code>naval</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-naval}}}|40px|{{{border-naval|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-naval}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-marines|}}} | <tr><td><code>marines</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-marines}}}|40px|{{{border-marines|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-marines}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-military|}}} | <tr><td><code>military</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-military}}}|40px|{{{border-military|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-military}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-coast guard|}}} | <tr><td><code>coast guard</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-coast guard}}}|40px|{{{border-coast guard|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-coast guard}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-navy|}}} | <tr><td><code>navy</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-navy}}}|40px|{{{border-navy|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-navy}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-air force|}}} | <tr><td><code>air force</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-air force}}}|40px|{{{border-air force|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-air force}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-space force|}}} | <tr><td><code>space force</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-space force}}}|40px|{{{border-space force|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-space force}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-army|}}} | <tr><td><code>army</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-army}}}|40px|{{{border-army|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-army}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-strategic force|}}} | <tr><td><code>strategic force</code></td><td style="text-align:center;">[[File:{{{flag alias-strategic force}}}|40px|{{{border-strategic force|{{{border|border}}}}}}]]</td><td><code>{{{flag alias-strategic force}}}</code></td></tr> }}<!-- --></table> }} {{#if: {{{redir1|}}} | ===Redirect aliases=== This template can also be used via an ''alias'' name (implemented as a redirect to this template):<!-- --><table class="wikitable"><!-- --><tr><th>Alias name</th><th>{{tlx|flag|''alias''}} output</th><th>{{tlx|flag country|''alias''}} output</th></tr> {{#if: {{{redir1|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{redir1}}}</code> (<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Template:Country data {{{redir1}}}|redirect=no}} view]</span>)</td><td>{{flag|{{{redir1}}}}}</td><td>{{flag country|{{{redir1}}}}}</td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{redir2|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{redir2}}}</code> (<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Template:Country data {{{redir2}}}|redirect=no}} view]</span>)</td><td>{{flag|{{{redir2}}}}}</td><td>{{flag country|{{{redir2}}}}}</td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{redir3|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{redir3}}}</code> (<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Template:Country data {{{redir3}}}|redirect=no}} view]</span>)</td><td>{{flag|{{{redir3}}}}}</td><td>{{flag country|{{{redir3}}}}}</td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{redir4|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{redir4}}}</code> (<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Template:Country data {{{redir4}}}|redirect=no}} view]</span>)</td><td>{{flag|{{{redir4}}}}}</td><td>{{flag country|{{{redir4}}}}}</td></tr> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{redir5|}}} | <tr><td><code>{{{redir5}}}</code> (<span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Template:Country data {{{redir5}}}|redirect=no}} view]</span>)</td><td>{{flag|{{{redir5}}}}}</td><td>{{flag country|{{{redir5}}}}}</td></tr> }}<!-- --></table> See [{{fullurl:Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|hidelinks=1&hidetrans=1}} What links here] for a full list of redirects. }} ===Example usage=== * <code><nowiki>{{flag|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{shortname alias|}}} | * <code><nowiki>{{flag country|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag country|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }} {{#if: {{{var1|}}} | ====Using a flag variant==== * <code><nowiki>{{flag|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|</nowiki>{{{var1}}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|{{{var1}}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|</nowiki>{{{var1}}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|{{{var1}}}}} }} {{#if: {{{redir1|}}} | ====Using a redirect alias==== * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{{redir1}}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{{redir1}}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag country|</nowiki>{{{redir1}}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag country|{{{redir1}}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag|</nowiki>{{{redir1}}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag|{{{redir1}}}}} }} {{#if: {{{flag alias-naval|}}}{{{link alias-naval|}}}{{{flag alias-air force|}}}{{{link alias-air force|}}}{{{flag alias-space force|}}}{{{link alias-space force|}}}{{{flag alias-army|}}}{{{link alias-army|}}}{{{flag alias-coast guard|}}}{{{link alias-coast guard|}}}{{{flag alias-military|}}}{{{link alias-military|}}}{{{flag alias-marines|}}}{{{link alias-marines|}}}{{{flag alias-strategic force|}}}{{{link alias-strategic force|}}} | ===Military ensigns=== {{#if: {{{flag alias-naval|}}} | This template includes a naval flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Naval]]: * <code><nowiki>{{naval|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{naval|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|naval}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|naval}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|naval}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-naval|}}} | This nation's naval flag is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Naval]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{naval|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{naval|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-air force|}}} |{{break}} This template includes an air force ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Air force]]: * <code><nowiki>{{air force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{air force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|air force}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|air force}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-air force|}}} |{{break}} This nation's air force ensign is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Air force]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{air force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{air force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-space force|}}} |{{break}} This template includes a space force ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Space force]]: * <code><nowiki>{{space force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{space force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|space force}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|space force}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-space force|}}} |{{break}} This nation's space force flag is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Space force]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{space force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{space force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-marines|}}} |{{break}} This template includes a marine ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Marines]]: * <code><nowiki>{{marines|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{marines|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|marines}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|marines}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-marines|}}} |{{break}} This nation's marine ensign is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Marines]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{marines|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{marines|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-military|}}} |{{break}} This template includes a marine ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Armed forces]]: * <code><nowiki>{{Armed forces|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{Armed forces|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|military}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|military}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-military|}}} |{{break}} This nation's military ensign is the same as its national flag, so [[Template: Armed forces]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{Armed forces|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{Armed forces|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-navy|}}} |{{break}} This template includes an ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Navy]]: * <code><nowiki>{{navy|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{navy|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|navy}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|navy}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|navy}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-navy|}}} |{{break}} This nation's navy flag is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Navy]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{navy|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{navy|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-coast guard|}}} |{{break}} This template includes a coast guard ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Coast guard]]: * <code><nowiki>{{coast guard|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{coast guard|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|coast guard}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|coast guard}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-coast guard|}}} |{{break}} This nation's coast guard ensign is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Coast guard]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{coast guard|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{coast guard|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-army|}}} |{{break}} This template includes an army ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Army]]: * <code><nowiki>{{army|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{army|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|army}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|army}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-army|}}} |{{break}} This nation's army ensign is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Army]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{army|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{army|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{flag alias-strategic force|}}} |{{break}} This template includes a strategic force ensign flag variant that can be used with [[Template:Strategic force]]: * <code><nowiki>{{strategic force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{strategic force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} * <code><nowiki>{{flag icon|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>|strategic force}}</nowiki></code> → {{flag icon|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}|strategic force}} | {{#if: {{{link alias-strategic force|}}} |{{break}} This nation's strategic force flag is the same as its national flag, so [[Template:Strategic force]] produces the following: * <code><nowiki>{{strategic force|</nowiki>{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> → {{strategic force|{{#invoke:String|replace|{{{demopagename|{{PAGENAME}}}}}|^%w+ data |||false}}}} }}}} }} {{#if: {{{related1|}}} | ===Related templates=== Please see the following related <code>country_data</code> templates: * [[Template:Country data {{{related1}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related1}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related1param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related1param}}}}} -->}}</span><!-- -->{{#if: {{{related2|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related2}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related2}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related2param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related2param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related3|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related3}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related3}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related3param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related3param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related4|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related4}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related4}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related4param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related4param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related5|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related5}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related5}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related5param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related5param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related6|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related6}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related6}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related6param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related6param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related7|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related7}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related7}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related7param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related7param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related8|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related8}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related8}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related8param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related8param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related9|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related9}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related9}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related9param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related9param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related10|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related10}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related10}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related10param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related10param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related11|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related11}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related11}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related11param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related11param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related12|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related12}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related12}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related12param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related12param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related13|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related13}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related13}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related13param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related13param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related14|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related14}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related14}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related14param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related14param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related15|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related15}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related15}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related15param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related15param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related16|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related16}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related16}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related16param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related16param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related17|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related17}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related17}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related17param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related17param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related18|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related18}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related18}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related18param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related18param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related19|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related19}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related19}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related19param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related19param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related20|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related20}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related20}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related20param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related20param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related21|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related21}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related21}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related21param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related21param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related22|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related22}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related22}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related22param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related22param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related23|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related23}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related23}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related23param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related23param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related24|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related24}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related24}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related24param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related24param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related25|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related25}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related25}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related25param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related25param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related26|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related26}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related26}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related26param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related26param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related27|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related27}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related27}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related27param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related27param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related28|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related28}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related28}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related28param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related28param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related29|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related29}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related29}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related29param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related29param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related30|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related30}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related30}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related30param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related30param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related31|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related31}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related31}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related31param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related31param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related32|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related32}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related32}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related32param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related32param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related33|}}} | * [[Template:Country data {{{related33}}}]]<span style="position:absolute; left:33em;">{{flag|{{{related33}}}<!-- {{#if:{{{related33param|}}}|{{!}}{{{related33param}}}}} -->}}</span> }}<!-- -->{{#if: {{{related34|}}} | * 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Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_BIH=CAN <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_CAN=1 |draw_CAN=1 |loss_CAN=1 |gf_CAN=8 |ga_CAN=3 |status_CAN=H |win_BIH=1 |draw_BIH=1 |loss_BIH=1 |gf_BIH=5 |ga_BIH=6 |win_QAT=0 |draw_QAT=1 |loss_QAT=2 |gf_QAT=2 |ga_QAT=10 |win_SUI=2 |draw_SUI=1 |loss_SUI=0 |gf_SUI=7 |ga_SUI=3 <!--Team definitions--> |name_CAN={{#invoke:flag|fb|CAN}} |name_BIH={{#invoke:flag|fb|BIH}} |name_QAT={{#invoke:flag|fb|QAT}} |name_SUI={{#invoke:flag|fb|SUI}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group C={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=BRA, MAR, SCO, HAI |hth_BRA=Tied on head-to-head result (Brazil 1–1 Morocco). Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_MAR=BRA <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_BRA=2 |draw_BRA=1 |loss_BRA=0 |gf_BRA=7 |ga_BRA=1 |win_MAR=2 |draw_MAR=1 |loss_MAR=0 |gf_MAR=6 |ga_MAR=3 |win_HAI=0 |draw_HAI=0 |loss_HAI=3 |gf_HAI=2 |ga_HAI=8 |win_SCO=1 |draw_SCO=0 |loss_SCO=2 |gf_SCO=1 |ga_SCO=4 <!--Team definitions--> |name_BRA={{#invoke:flag|fb|BRA}} |name_MAR={{#invoke:flag|fb|MAR}} |name_HAI={{#invoke:flag|fb|HAI}} |name_SCO={{#invoke:flag|fb|SCO}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group D={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=USA, AUS, PAR, TUR |hth_AUS=Tied on head-to-head result (Paraguay 0–0 Australia). Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_PAR=AUS <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_USA=2 |draw_USA=0 |loss_USA=1 |gf_USA=8 |ga_USA=4 |status_USA=H |win_PAR=1 |draw_PAR=1 |loss_PAR=1 |gf_PAR=2 |ga_PAR=4 |win_AUS=1 |draw_AUS=1 |loss_AUS=1 |gf_AUS=2 |ga_AUS=2 |win_TUR=1 |draw_TUR=0 |loss_TUR=2 |gf_TUR=3 |ga_TUR=5 <!--Team definitions--> |name_USA={{#invoke:flag|fb|USA}} |name_PAR={{#invoke:flag|fb|PAR}} |name_AUS={{#invoke:flag|fb|AUS}} |name_TUR={{#invoke:flag|fb|TUR}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group E={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=GER, CIV, ECU, CUW |hth_GER=Head-to-head result: Germany 2–1 Ivory Coast. |hth_CIV=GER <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_GER=2 |draw_GER=0 |loss_GER=1 |gf_GER=10|ga_GER=4 |win_CUW=0 |draw_CUW=1 |loss_CUW=2 |gf_CUW=1 |ga_CUW=9 |win_CIV=2 |draw_CIV=0 |loss_CIV=1 |gf_CIV=4 |ga_CIV=2 |win_ECU=1 |draw_ECU=1 |loss_ECU=1 |gf_ECU=2 |ga_ECU=2 <!--Team definitions--> |name_GER={{#invoke:flag|fb|GER}} |name_CUW={{#invoke:flag|fb|CUW}} |name_CIV={{#invoke:flag|fb|CIV}} |name_ECU={{#invoke:flag|fb|ECU}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group F={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=NED, JPN, SWE, TUN <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_NED=2 |draw_NED=1 |loss_NED=0 |gf_NED=10|ga_NED=4 |win_JPN=1 |draw_JPN=2 |loss_JPN=0 |gf_JPN=7 |ga_JPN=3 |win_SWE=1 |draw_SWE=1 |loss_SWE=1 |gf_SWE=7 |ga_SWE=7 |win_TUN=0 |draw_TUN=0 |loss_TUN=3 |gf_TUN=2 |ga_TUN=12 <!--Team definitions--> |name_NED={{#invoke:flag|fb|NED}} |name_JPN={{#invoke:flag|fb|JPN}} |name_SWE={{#invoke:flag|fb|SWE}} |name_TUN={{#invoke:flag|fb|TUN}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group G={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order= BEL, EGY, IRN, NZL |hth_BEL=Tied on head-to-head result (Belgium 1–1 Egypt). Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_EGY=BEL <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_BEL=1 |draw_BEL=2 |loss_BEL=0 |gf_BEL=6 |ga_BEL=2 |win_EGY=1 |draw_EGY=2 |loss_EGY=0 |gf_EGY=5 |ga_EGY=3 |win_IRN=0 |draw_IRN=3 |loss_IRN=0 |gf_IRN=3 |ga_IRN=3 |win_NZL=0 |draw_NZL=1 |loss_NZL=2 |gf_NZL=4 |ga_NZL=10 <!--Team definitions--> |name_BEL={{#invoke:flag|fb|BEL}} |name_EGY={{#invoke:flag|fb|EGY}} |name_IRN={{#invoke:flag|fb|IRN}} |name_NZL={{#invoke:flag|fb|NZL}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group H={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=ESP, CPV, URU, KSA |hth_URU=Tied on head-to-head result (Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay). Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_KSA=URU <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_ESP=2 |draw_ESP=1 |loss_ESP=0 |gf_ESP=5 |ga_ESP=0 |win_CPV=0 |draw_CPV=3 |loss_CPV=0 |gf_CPV=2 |ga_CPV=2 |win_KSA=0 |draw_KSA=2 |loss_KSA=1 |gf_KSA=1 |ga_KSA=5 |win_URU=0 |draw_URU=2 |loss_URU=1 |gf_URU=3 |ga_URU=4 <!--Team definitions--> |name_ESP={{#invoke:flag|fb|ESP}} |name_CPV={{#invoke:flag|fb|CPV}} |name_KSA={{#invoke:flag|fb|KSA}} |name_URU={{#invoke:flag|fb|URU}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group I={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=FRA, NOR, SEN, IRQ <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_FRA=3 |draw_FRA=0 |loss_FRA=0 |gf_FRA=10|ga_FRA=2 |win_SEN=1 |draw_SEN=0 |loss_SEN=2 |gf_SEN=8 |ga_SEN=6 |win_IRQ=0 |draw_IRQ=0 |loss_IRQ=3 |gf_IRQ=1 |ga_IRQ=12 |win_NOR=2 |draw_NOR=0 |loss_NOR=1 |gf_NOR=8 |ga_NOR=7 <!--Team definitions--> |name_FRA={{#invoke:flag|fb|FRA}} |name_SEN={{#invoke:flag|fb|SEN}} |name_IRQ={{#invoke:flag|fb|IRQ}} |name_NOR={{#invoke:flag|fb|NOR}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group J={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=ARG, AUT, ALG, JOR |hth_AUT=Tied on head-to-head result (Algeria 3–3 Austria). Overall goal difference was used as the tiebreaker. |hth_ALG=AUT <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_ARG=3 |draw_ARG=0 |loss_ARG=0 |gf_ARG=8 |ga_ARG=1 |win_ALG=1 |draw_ALG=1 |loss_ALG=1 |gf_ALG=5 |ga_ALG=7 |win_AUT=1 |draw_AUT=1 |loss_AUT=1 |gf_AUT=6 |ga_AUT=6 |win_JOR=0 |draw_JOR=0 |loss_JOR=3 |gf_JOR=3 |ga_JOR=8 <!--Team definitions--> |name_ARG={{#invoke:flag|fb|ARG}} |name_ALG={{#invoke:flag|fb|ALG}} |name_AUT={{#invoke:flag|fb|AUT}} |name_JOR={{#invoke:flag|fb|JOR}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group K={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=COL, POR, COD, UZB <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_POR=1 |draw_POR=2 |loss_POR=0 |gf_POR=6 |ga_POR=1 |win_COD=1 |draw_COD=1 |loss_COD=1 |gf_COD=4 |ga_COD=3 |win_UZB=0 |draw_UZB=0 |loss_UZB=3 |gf_UZB=2 |ga_UZB=11 |win_COL=2 |draw_COL=1 |loss_COL=0 |gf_COL=4 |ga_COL=1 <!--Team definitions--> |name_POR={{#invoke:flag|fb|POR}} |name_COD={{#invoke:flag|fb|COD}} |name_UZB={{#invoke:flag|fb|UZB}} |name_COL={{#invoke:flag|fb|COL}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |Group L={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Tiebreakers|Group stage tiebreakers]] |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=ENG, CRO, GHA, PAN <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_ENG=2 |draw_ENG=1 |loss_ENG=0 |gf_ENG=6 |ga_ENG=2 |win_CRO=2 |draw_CRO=0 |loss_CRO=1 |gf_CRO=5 |ga_CRO=5 |win_GHA=1 |draw_GHA=1 |loss_GHA=1 |gf_GHA=2 |ga_GHA=2 |win_PAN=0 |draw_PAN=0 |loss_PAN=3 |gf_PAN=0 |ga_PAN=4 <!--Team definitions--> |name_ENG={{#invoke:flag|fb|ENG}} |name_CRO={{#invoke:flag|fb|CRO}} |name_GHA={{#invoke:flag|fb|GHA}} |name_PAN={{#invoke:flag|fb|PAN}} <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} |3rd place={{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WDL|param1_valid=y |class_rules=1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest [[FIFA Men's World Ranking|FIFA ranking]] (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. |source=[https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] <!--Update team positions below (check tiebreakers)--> |team_order=GrK, GrF, GrL, GrE, GrB, GrJ, GrD, GrI, GrG, GrA, GrC, GrH <!--Update team results below (including date)--> |update=complete |win_GrA=1 |draw_GrA=0 |loss_GrA=2 |gf_GrA=2 |ga_GrA=3 |win_GrB=1 |draw_GrB=1 |loss_GrB=1 |gf_GrB=5 |ga_GrB=6 |win_GrC=1 |draw_GrC=0 |loss_GrC=2 |gf_GrC=1 |ga_GrC=4 |win_GrD=1 |draw_GrD=1 |loss_GrD=1 |gf_GrD=2 |ga_GrD=4 |win_GrE=1 |draw_GrE=1 |loss_GrE=1 |gf_GrE=2 |ga_GrE=2 |win_GrF=1 |draw_GrF=1 |loss_GrF=1 |gf_GrF=7 |ga_GrF=7 |win_GrG=0 |draw_GrG=3 |loss_GrG=0 |gf_GrG=3 |ga_GrG=3 |win_GrH=0 |draw_GrH=2 |loss_GrH=1 |gf_GrH=3 |ga_GrH=4 |win_GrI=1 |draw_GrI=0 |loss_GrI=2 |gf_GrI=8 |ga_GrI=6 |win_GrJ=1 |draw_GrJ=1 |loss_GrJ=1 |gf_GrJ=5 |ga_GrJ=7 |win_GrK=1 |draw_GrK=1 |loss_GrK=1 |gf_GrK=4 |ga_GrK=3 |win_GrL=1 |draw_GrL=1 |loss_GrL=1 |gf_GrL=2 |ga_GrL=2 <!--Team definitions--> |name_GrA={{#invoke:flag|fb|KOR}} |name_GrB={{#invoke:flag|fb|BIH}} |name_GrC={{#invoke:flag|fb|SCO}} |name_GrD={{#invoke:flag|fb|PAR}} |name_GrE={{#invoke:flag|fb|ECU}} |name_GrF={{#invoke:flag|fb|SWE}} |name_GrG={{#invoke:flag|fb|IRN}} |name_GrH={{#invoke:flag|fb|URU}} |name_GrI={{#invoke:flag|fb|SEN}} |name_GrJ={{#invoke:flag|fb|ALG}} |name_GrK={{#invoke:flag|fb|COD}} |name_GrL={{#invoke:flag|fb|GHA}} <!--Group definitions--> |show_groups=T |group_GrA=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group A|A]] |group_GrB=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group B|B]] |group_GrC=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group C|C]] |group_GrD=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group D|D]] |group_GrE=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group E|E]] |group_GrF=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group F|F]] |group_GrG=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group G|G]] |group_GrH=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group H|H]] |group_GrI=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group I|I]] |group_GrJ=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group J|J]] |group_GrK=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group K|K]] |group_GrL=[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Group L|L]] <!--Ranking tie-breaker notes--> |hth_GrL=Team conduct score: Ghana −3, Ecuador −5. |hth_GrE=GrL <!--Qualification column definitions--> |res_col_header=Q |result1=KO |result2=KO |result3=KO |result4=KO |result5=KO |result6=KO |result7=KO |result8=KO |col_KO=green1 |text_KO=Advance to {{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|2026 FIFA World Cup|[[2026 FIFA World Cup#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]|[[2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|knockout stage]]}} }} }}<noinclude> {{Multiple sports table preview|Group A|Group B|Group C|Group D|Group E|Group F|Group G|Group H|Group I|Group J|Group K|Group L|3rd place}} [[Category:2026 FIFA World Cup templates|Group tables]] </noinclude> hp8lipoc6l05hhigth353mfjsh0effq 828 29278 109209 2026-08-06T23:30:09Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109209 Scribunto text/plain local p = {} local MONTHS = { january = 1, february = 2, march = 3, april = 4, may = 5, june = 6, july = 7, august = 8, september = 9, october = 10, november = 11, december = 12, } local MONTH_NAMES = { "January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", "December", } local function trim(s) if not s then return "" end return (s:gsub("^%s+", ""):gsub("%s+$", "")) end local function normalizeSpaces(s) if not s then return "" end s = s:gsub("&nbsp;", " ") s = s:gsub("\194\160", " ") s = s:gsub("&amp;", "&") return s end local function findTemplateEnd(s, openStart) local i = openStart + 2 local depth = 1 local len = #s while i <= len do local c2 = s:sub(i, i + 1) if c2 == "{{" then depth = depth + 1 i = i + 2 elseif c2 == "}}" then depth = depth - 1 if depth == 0 then return i + 1 end i = i + 2 else i = i + 1 end end return nil end local function splitTopLevelPipes(body) local parts = {} local buf = {} local i = 1 local len = #body local braceDepth = 0 local bracketDepth = 0 local tagDepth = 0 while i <= len do local c = body:sub(i, i) local c2 = body:sub(i, i + 1) if c2 == "{{" then braceDepth = braceDepth + 1 buf[#buf + 1] = c2 i = i + 2 elseif c2 == "}}" then braceDepth = math.max(0, braceDepth - 1) buf[#buf + 1] = c2 i = i + 2 elseif c2 == "[[" then bracketDepth = bracketDepth + 1 buf[#buf + 1] = c2 i = i + 2 elseif c2 == "]]" then bracketDepth = math.max(0, bracketDepth - 1) buf[#buf + 1] = c2 i = i + 2 elseif c == "<" then tagDepth = tagDepth + 1 buf[#buf + 1] = c i = i + 1 elseif c == ">" then tagDepth = math.max(0, tagDepth - 1) buf[#buf + 1] = c i = i + 1 elseif c == "|" and braceDepth == 0 and bracketDepth == 0 and tagDepth == 0 then parts[#parts + 1] = table.concat(buf) buf = {} i = i + 1 else buf[#buf + 1] = c i = i + 1 end end parts[#parts + 1] = table.concat(buf) return parts end local function parseTemplateBody(body) local segments = splitTopLevelPipes(body) local result = { _name = trim(segments[1] or "") } local positional = 0 for i = 2, #segments do local seg = segments[i] local eqPos local depth, brack = 0, 0 for j = 1, #seg do local c = seg:sub(j, j) local c2 = seg:sub(j, j + 1) if c2 == "{{" then depth = depth + 1 elseif c2 == "}}" then depth = depth - 1 elseif c2 == "[[" then brack = brack + 1 elseif c2 == "]]" then brack = brack - 1 elseif c == "=" and depth == 0 and brack == 0 then eqPos = j break end end if eqPos then local name = trim(seg:sub(1, eqPos - 1)) local value = trim(seg:sub(eqPos + 1)) result[name] = value else positional = positional + 1 result[positional] = trim(seg) end end return result end local function stripQuotes(s) if not s then return s end s = trim(s) local q = s:sub(1, 1) if (q == '"' or q == "'") and s:sub(-1) == q then return s:sub(2, -2) end return s end local function extractLabeledSection(wikitext, sectionName) local target = trim(sectionName) local out = {} local i = 1 local len = #wikitext while i <= len do local tagStart, tagEnd, attrs = wikitext:find("<%s*[Ss][Ee][Cc][Tt][Ii][Oo][Nn]%s+([^<>]-)/?%s*>", i) if not tagStart then break end local kind = attrs:match("^%s*([Bb][Ee][Gg][Ii][Nn])%s*=") and "begin" or attrs:match("^%s*([Ee][Nn][Dd])%s*=") and "end" local nameMatch if kind then nameMatch = attrs:match("=%s*(.+)%s*$") if nameMatch then nameMatch = stripQuotes(nameMatch) end end if kind == "begin" and nameMatch == target then local searchFrom = tagEnd + 1 while true do local eStart, eEnd, eAttrs = wikitext:find("<%s*[Ss][Ee][Cc][Tt][Ii][Oo][Nn]%s+([^<>]-)/?%s*>", searchFrom) if not eStart then break end local eKind = eAttrs:match("^%s*([Ee][Nn][Dd])%s*=") and "end" or eAttrs:match("^%s*([Bb][Ee][Gg][Ii][Nn])%s*=") and "begin" local eName = eAttrs:match("=%s*(.+)%s*$") if eName then eName = stripQuotes(eName) end if eKind == "end" and eName == target then out[#out + 1] = wikitext:sub(tagEnd + 1, eStart - 1) i = eEnd + 1 break end searchFrom = eEnd + 1 end if i <= tagEnd then i = tagEnd + 1 end else i = tagEnd + 1 end end return table.concat(out, "\n") end local function extractHeaderSection(wikitext, headerName) local target = trim(headerName) local lines = {} local lineStart = 1 for s in wikitext:gmatch("[^\n]*\n?") do if #s == 0 then break end lines[#lines + 1] = { text = s, start = lineStart } lineStart = lineStart + #s end local found local foundLevel for idx, line in ipairs(lines) do local eqL, name, eqR = line.text:match("^%s*(=+)%s*(.-)%s*(=+)%s*$") if eqL and name and eqR then local level = math.min(#eqL, #eqR) if trim(name) == target then found = idx foundLevel = level break end end end if not found then return "" end local startIdx = found + 1 local endIdx = #lines for idx = startIdx, #lines do local line = lines[idx] local eqL, _, eqR = line.text:match("^%s*(=+)%s*(.-)%s*(=+)%s*$") if eqL and eqR then local level = math.min(#eqL, #eqR) if level <= foundLevel then endIdx = idx - 1 break end end end local out = {} for idx = startIdx, endIdx do out[#out + 1] = lines[idx].text end return table.concat(out) end local function fetchArticle(titleStr) if not titleStr or trim(titleStr) == "" then return "" end local title = mw.title.new(trim(titleStr)) if not title or not title.exists then return "" end return title:getContent() or "" end local function identifyTransclusion(wikitext, openStart) local closeEnd = findTemplateEnd(wikitext, openStart) if not closeEnd then return nil end local body = wikitext:sub(openStart + 2, closeEnd - 2) local segments = splitTopLevelPipes(body) local head = trim(segments[1] or "") local fullTitle = head:match("^:%s*(.+)$") if fullTitle then return "full", trim(fullTitle), nil, closeEnd end local fn, target = head:match("^#%s*([%w%-]+)%s*:%s*(.+)$") if fn and target then local fnLower = fn:lower() local arg = trim(segments[2] or "") if fnLower == "lst" or fnLower == "section" then return "lst", trim(target), arg, closeEnd elseif fnLower == "lsth" or fnLower == "section-h" then return "lsth", trim(target), arg, closeEnd end end return nil end local function findFootballBoxInvocations(wikitext, fetchFn) fetchFn = fetchFn or fetchArticle local results = {} local i = 1 local len = #wikitext while i <= len do local openStart = wikitext:find("{{", i, true) if not openStart then break end local after = wikitext:sub(openStart + 2, openStart + 80):lower() local stripped = after:gsub("^%s+", "") local isFootballBox = false if stripped:match("^football%s*box[%s|}]") then isFootballBox = true elseif stripped:match("^#invoke:%s*football%s*box%s*|%s*main[%s|}]") then isFootballBox = true end if isFootballBox then local closeEnd = findTemplateEnd(wikitext, openStart) if closeEnd then local body = wikitext:sub(openStart + 2, closeEnd - 2) results[#results + 1] = body i = closeEnd + 1 else i = openStart + 2 end else local kind, target, arg, closeEnd = identifyTransclusion(wikitext, openStart) if kind and target then local fetched = fetchFn(target) local slice = "" if fetched and fetched ~= "" then if kind == "full" then slice = fetched elseif kind == "lst" then slice = extractLabeledSection(fetched, arg or "") elseif kind == "lsth" then slice = extractHeaderSection(fetched, arg or "") end end if slice and slice ~= "" then local nestedBoxes = findFootballBoxInvocations(slice, function() return "" end) for _, b in ipairs(nestedBoxes) do results[#results + 1] = b end end i = (closeEnd or (openStart + 1)) + 1 else i = openStart + 2 end end end return results end local function findNestedTemplate(s, targetName) local normalizedTarget = targetName:lower():gsub("%s+", " ") local i = 1 local len = #s while i <= len do local openStart = s:find("{{", i, true) if not openStart then return nil end local closeEnd = findTemplateEnd(s, openStart) if not closeEnd then return nil end local body = s:sub(openStart + 2, closeEnd - 2) local firstPipe = body:find("|", 1, true) local name if firstPipe then name = trim(body:sub(1, firstPipe - 1)) else name = trim(body) end local normalizedName = name:lower():gsub("%s+", " ") if normalizedName == normalizedTarget then return openStart, closeEnd, parseTemplateBody(body) end i = openStart + 2 end return nil end local function formatDate(d, style) if not d then return "" end if style == "mdy" then return string.format("%s %d, %d", MONTH_NAMES[d.month], d.day, d.year) else return string.format("%d %s %d", d.day, MONTH_NAMES[d.month], d.year) end end local function parseDateParam(value) if not value or value == "" then return nil, "" end value = trim(value) local sdOpen = value:match("^{{%s*[Ss][Tt][Aa][Rr][Tt]%s+[Dd][Aa][Tt][Ee]%s*[|}]") if sdOpen then local closeEnd = findTemplateEnd(value, 1) if closeEnd then local body = value:sub(3, closeEnd - 2) local params = parseTemplateBody(body) local y = tonumber(params[1]) local m = tonumber(params[2]) local d = tonumber(params[3]) if y and m and d and m >= 1 and m <= 12 then local style if params["df"] and trim(params["df"]):lower() == "y" then style = "dmy" elseif params["mf"] and trim(params["mf"]):lower() == "y" then style = "mdy" else style = "mdy" end local dt = { year = y, month = m, day = d } return dt, formatDate(dt, style) end end end local plain = normalizeSpaces(value) plain = plain:gsub("%[%[[^%[%]|]-|([^%[%]]-)%]%]", "%1") plain = plain:gsub("%[%[([^%[%]]-)%]%]", "%1") plain = plain:gsub("<[^<>]->", "") plain = trim(plain:gsub("%s+", " ")) local y, m, d = plain:match("(%d%d%d%d)%-(%d%d)%-(%d%d)") if y then local dt = { year = tonumber(y), month = tonumber(m), day = tonumber(d) } return dt, formatDate(dt, "mdy") end local day, mname, year = plain:match("(%d%d?)%s+([A-Za-z]+)%s+(%d%d%d%d)") if day and mname and year then local mi = MONTHS[mname:lower()] if mi then local dt = { year = tonumber(year), month = mi, day = tonumber(day) } return dt, plain end end local mname2, day2, year2 = plain:match("([A-Za-z]+)%s+(%d%d?),?%s+(%d%d%d%d)") if mname2 and day2 and year2 then local mi = MONTHS[mname2:lower()] if mi then local dt = { year = tonumber(year2), month = mi, day = tonumber(day2) } return dt, plain end end return nil, plain end local function buildScoreOutput(scoreValue, aetValue) scoreValue = scoreValue or "" local output local startPos, endPos, params = findNestedTemplate(scoreValue, "score link") if startPos and params then local p1 = params[1] or "" local p2 = params[2] or "" local linked = "[[" .. p1 .. "|" .. p2 .. "]]" local before = scoreValue:sub(1, startPos - 1) local after = scoreValue:sub(endPos + 1) output = before .. linked .. after else output = scoreValue end output = trim(output) if aetValue and trim(aetValue) ~= "" then output = output .. " ([[Overtime (sports)#Association football|a.e.t.]])" end return output end local function buildMatchRecord(params, sourceOrder) local record = { sourceOrder = sourceOrder } local dt, dateStr = parseDateParam(params["date"]) record.date = dt record.dateStr = dateStr record.home = trim(params["team1"] or "") record.away = trim(params["team2"] or "") record.score = buildScoreOutput(params["score"] or "", params["aet"]) local stadium = trim(params["stadium"] or "") local location = trim(params["location"] or "") if stadium ~= "" and location ~= "" then record.venue = stadium .. ", " .. location elseif stadium ~= "" then record.venue = stadium else record.venue = location end return record end local function sortMatches(matches) table.sort(matches, function(a, b) local ad, bd = a.date, b.date if ad and bd then if ad.year ~= bd.year then return ad.year < bd.year end if ad.month ~= bd.month then return ad.month < bd.month end if ad.day ~= bd.day then return ad.day < bd.day end return a.sourceOrder < b.sourceOrder elseif ad and not bd then return true elseif not ad and bd then return false else return a.sourceOrder < b.sourceOrder end end) end local function buildTable(matches) local out = {} out[#out + 1] = "{{table alignment}}" out[#out + 1] = '{| class="col1right col2center" style="width:100%" cellspacing="1"' out[#out + 1] = "|-" out[#out + 1] = '!style="width:25%"|' out[#out + 1] = '!style="width:10%"|' out[#out + 1] = '!style="width:25%"|' out[#out + 1] = '!style="width:40%"|' local lastKey for _, m in ipairs(matches) do local key if m.date then key = string.format("%04d-%02d-%02d", m.date.year, m.date.month, m.date.day) else key = "__" .. tostring(m.dateStr) end if key ~= lastKey then out[#out + 1] = "|-" out[#out + 1] = '|style="text-align:left"|' .. (m.dateStr or "") lastKey = key end out[#out + 1] = '|- style="font-size:90%"' out[#out + 1] = string.format("|%s||%s||%s||%s", m.home or "", m.score or "", m.away or "", m.venue or "") end out[#out + 1] = "|}" return table.concat(out, "\n") end function p.main(frame) local args = frame.args or {} if (not args.article or args.article == "") and frame.getParent then local parent = frame:getParent() if parent and parent.args then args.article = (args.article and args.article ~= "") and args.article or parent.args.article args[1] = args[1] or parent.args[1] end end local articleTitle = args.article or args[1] if not articleTitle or trim(articleTitle) == "" then articleTitle = mw.title.getCurrentTitle().prefixedText end local title = mw.title.new(articleTitle) if not title or not title.exists then return '<strong class="error">Article not found: ' .. tostring(articleTitle) .. "</strong>" end local wikitext = title:getContent() if not wikitext then return '<strong class="error">Could not read content of: ' .. tostring(articleTitle) .. "</strong>" end local bodies = findFootballBoxInvocations(wikitext) local matches = {} for i, body in ipairs(bodies) do local params = parseTemplateBody(body) matches[#matches + 1] = buildMatchRecord(params, i) end if #matches == 0 then return "<em>No football box matches found in " .. articleTitle .. ".</em>" end sortMatches(matches) local wikitable = buildTable(matches) return frame:preprocess(wikitable) end p._internal = { trim = trim, stripQuotes = stripQuotes, findTemplateEnd = findTemplateEnd, splitTopLevelPipes = splitTopLevelPipes, parseTemplateBody = parseTemplateBody, extractLabeledSection = extractLabeledSection, extractHeaderSection = extractHeaderSection, identifyTransclusion = identifyTransclusion, findFootballBoxInvocations = findFootballBoxInvocations, findNestedTemplate = findNestedTemplate, formatDate = formatDate, parseDateParam = parseDateParam, buildScoreOutput = buildScoreOutput, buildMatchRecord = buildMatchRecord, sortMatches = sortMatches, buildTable = buildTable, } return p k3g1qm6xyytukip83gb2rm3w6vw84i3