- Apr 1
- 2 min read
2026 World Cup statistics
Host countries: 3 — the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Host cities: 16 total.
Teams: 48 nations will take part for the first time in World Cup history.
Matches: 104 total games are scheduled for the tournament.
Tournament format: 12 groups of 4 teams.
Current status: the draw has been completed and the fixtures/groups are available.
Current betting favorite: Spain, with England, France, Brazil, and Argentina close behind.
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