Who Will Dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Stage - The Daily Scroll

The2026FIFAWorldCup is the current and 23rd edition of the FIFAWorldCup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament is currently taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The FIFAWorldCup2026™ will be the 23rd edition of the tournament but the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States. The2026WorldCup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico after their joint bid beat Morocco's proposal to host it. The 'United 2026' bid was selected by Fifa member nations, winning 134 votes compared to 65 for Morocco. Watch the2026FIFAWorldCup draw highlights! The top two teams in each of the 12 groups will automatically advance to the round of 32. What’s the format of the FIFAWorldCup2026? The tournament will consist of one group-stage round and four knockout rounds before the final. Unlike previous editions, the knockouts will begin with the round of 32, followed by the round of 16, the four quarterfinals and two semifinals. How to watch the FIFAWorldCup2026 opening ceremonies. RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL MAY 02 Shakira performs on stage during a massive free show at Copacabana beach on May 02 2026 in... FIFAWorldCup2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi later clarified on social media that one soft, plastic, disposable, factory-sealed water bottle up to 20 ounces will be permitted per spectator at stadiums in the U.S.