
FIFA issues statement in response to rumors of a possible
FIFA has rejected rumors of Gianni Infantino's possible resignation, highlighting his contribution to football and support from member associations.
USA • Canada • Mexico
14. Juni – 19. Juli 2026 • USA 🇺🇸 | Mexiko 🇲🇽 | Kanada 🇨🇦
FIFA World Cup 2026 key facts: 48 participating national teams, 104 total matches, 16 host stadiums across USA, Mexico and Canada, 39 days of competition from June 14 to July 19 2026.
156
Total Goals
42
Matches Played
3.71
Goals / Match
12
Penalties
5
Red Cards
62.400
Avg. Attendance
Group Stage
14. Juni – 2. Juli
Round of 16
3. Juli – 6. Juli
Quarter-Finals
9. Juli – 10. Juli
Semi-Finals
14. Juli – 15. Juli
Match 3rd
18. Juli – 18. Juli
Final
19. Juli – 19. Juli
Deep squad, continental home advantage
Defending champion, Messi final tournament
Mbappé in top form, runner-up
Musiala & Wirtz generation
Bellingham era in full bloom
Euro 2024 champions, young stars
USA
11 Stadiums
Mexico
3 Stadiums
Canada
2 Stadiums
Mexico
South Africa
South Korea
Czechia
Switzerland
Canada
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
Brazil
Morocco
Scotland
Haiti
USA
Australia
Paraguay
Türkiye
Germany
Ivory Coast
Ecuador
Curaçao
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
Tunisia
Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand
Spain
Cape Verde Islands
Uruguay
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