The different teams are prepared for what will be a new World Cup event in 2026, based in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which will mark a before and after in the history of the World Cups.
The different selections are prepared for what will be a new World Cup event in 2026, with headquarters in United States, Canada and Mexicowhich will mark a before and after in the history of the World Cups
In addition, the World Cup will return to North America after 32 years, with the international contest in United States 1994 as the last played in that region, which had the consecration of Brazil facing Italy.
Below are ten curious data about the 2026 World Cup:
- 1: For the first time in history, the most important selection contest will be organized by three countries. In 2002, there were two (South Korea and Japan) the hosts of the event.
- 2: The 23rd edition of the World Cup will have the participation of 48 teams, leaving behind the old format composed of 32.
- 3: 80 games will be played in total, of which 60 will be held in the United States, 10 in Canada and the remaining 10 in Mexico.
- 4: The 2026 World Cup will be divided into 23 headquarters:
United States: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/ New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington.
Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Canada: Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto.
- 5: The infrastructure of the different cities that will house the sporting event meets or exceeds the requirements of the International Football Federation in terms of accommodation, medicine, technology.
- 6: The average capacity of the different stages will be 68 thousand spectators and they are already built.
- 7: The final match of the International Championship will be played at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, New York Giants Stadium and the NFL New York Jets.
- 8: The 2026 World Cup would generate an approximate gain of 11 million dollars
- 9: It is estimated that the World Cup will sell just under 6 million tickets, generating income of more than 2 million dollars.
- 10: Mexico becomes the first country to be host of three different World Cups, after those organized in 1970 (Brazil Champion with Pelé) and 1986 (Argentina raised the title of the historic Diego Armando Maradona).
Source: Ambito
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