World Cup 2026 Trivia: Facts and Answers
Sports · 5 min read · 10/16/2026
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, played from June 11 to July 19, 2026, was the first with 48 teams and the first shared by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Here are the trivia facts behind the tournament, then the World Cup history that makes a great quiz round. Test yourself afterwards with our World Cup Quiz 2026.
Format facts
- 48 teams played, up from 32 in every World Cup from 1998 to 2022.
- The group stage had 12 groups of four teams.
- The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams reached a new Round of 32.
- There were 104 matches in total, compared with 64 in 2022.
Host and venue facts
- 16 cities hosted: 11 in the US, 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) and 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver).
- Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosted the opening match, its third World Cup opener after 1970 and 1986.
- Mexico became the first country to host the men's World Cup three times.
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, hosted the final.
- It was the first time Canada hosted the men's World Cup.
World Cup history for trivia rounds
- Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930.
- Brazil has the most titles, with five.
- Miroslav Klose of Germany holds the record of 16 World Cup goals.
- Argentina won the 2022 final against France on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
- The US first hosted in 1994, when a record total attendance of about 3.6 million was set.
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Teams | 48 |
| Matches | 104 |
| Host countries | 3 |
| Host cities | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Dates | June 11 - July 19, 2026 |
FAQ
Why did the 2026 World Cup have 48 teams? FIFA voted in 2017 to expand the tournament to include more nations from every confederation.
Where was the 2026 World Cup final? MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, near New York City.
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Sources & further reading
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