The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be like no other in the history of the greatest tournament soccer has to offer.
For the first time, the World Cup will be played across three countries as the United States, Canada and Mexico come together to host a summer festival of soccer.
The World Cup will be spread across sixteen cities and, for the first time in its 96-year history, 48 teams will be competing to win the biggest prize in the game.
Legends are forged in the World Cup , with new countries making their first-ever appearance at this year's edition.
Here is a list of them all.
Mexico (qualified as joint-hosts)
Czechia
Canada (qualified as joint-hosts)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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USA (qualified as joint-hosts)
Türkiye
Curacao (first World Cup tournament)
Côte d'Ivoire
IR Iran
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Cabo Verde (first World Cup tournament)
Iraq
Argentina (current holders)
Jordan (first World Cup tournament)
Congo DR
Uzbekistan (first World Cup tournament)
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