FIFA World Cup 2026: Key Facts and Figures for the Upcoming Tournament

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature the debut of four teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. The official mascot trio is named 'Maple,' 'Zayu,' and 'Clutch.' The World Cup trophy's designer was Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga. This 23rd edition will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking Mexico's third time hosting. For the first time, the tournament will expand to 48 teams, playing in 16 stadiums across the three host nations. The United States will host the most matches. Canada, the US, and Mexico automatically qualify as hosts. UEFA will have 16 teams participating. The official match ball is named 'Trio,' and the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Curaçao is the smallest nation to qualify.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key facts and figures related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including new participating teams, host details, and tournament format changes.