Fifa World Cup 2026 set for historic changes and expanded teams
The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to make history with 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will feature matches across 16 cities and introduce several new rules. Music stars like Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr are part of the official album. The event will also debut unique mascots and a new match ball.
Match highlights
- The competition will run from June to July 2026, with the final scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026, in New York/New Jersey.
- The opening match is set for Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Mexico City.
- The official match ball, adidas TRIONDA, was unveiled on 2 October 2025.
- Official mascots Maple™ the Moose, Zayu™ the Jaguar, and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle were unveiled in September 2025.
- Four Nigerian stars—Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr—feature on the record 18-track official album.
