World Cup 2026 news - 4
Below are news and updates from the World Cup 2026.
10-01-2017 12:00 - No less than 48 countries will participate in the 2026 World Cup, increasing the number of matches from 64 to 80. There are 16 groups of 3 countries each.
30-12-2016 14:00 - Canada, the United States and Mexico are considering jointly hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The organizer will be announced in May 2020.
20-12-2016 15:00 - There will no longer be a draw at the 2026 World Cup, penalties will be taken after 90 minutes. This prevents mutual agreements in the group stage.
19-12-2016 18:00 - The 2026 World Cup may be played by 48 countries, with the participants divided into 16 groups of 3 countries. FIFA will decide in January 2017.
09-10-2016 18:30 - 4 countries are interested in a bid for the organization of the World Cup in 2026: Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Kazakhstan.
04-10-2016 11:30 - FIFA wants to organize a World Cup with 48 participants. 32 countries play one knockout match and the winners join the seeded 16 countries.
10-05-2016 00:00 - The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed due to corruption within FIFA in 2015.
30-05-2015 12:00 - Members of FIFA may make a bid for the organization of the World Cup 2026, provided their football association has not organized previous tournament.