Brazil
FIFA Ranking: 3
The Brazil national football team is one of the most successful national teams in the world, having won the World Cup five times and renowned for their technically fluent attacking style of play.
5 World Cup titlesView Details
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Host Nations
3
USA, Canada, Mexico
Teams
48
largest finals field yet
Match Cities
16
spread across North America
Team Information
Team overview, background, tactical style, and player roster
Argentina
FIFA Ranking: 1
The Argentina national football team is one of South America's most successful teams, having won the World Cup three times and renowned for their passionate style of play and legendary players.
3 World Cup titlesView Details
France
FIFA Ranking: 2
The France national football team is one of Europe's most successful teams, having won the World Cup twice and renowned for their strong squad and tactical flexibility.
2 World Cup titlesView Details
Germany
FIFA Ranking: 4
The Germany national football team is one of the most successful national teams in the world, having won the World Cup four times and renowned for their disciplined approach and tactical excellence.
4 World Cup titlesView Details
Spain
FIFA Ranking: 5
The Spain national football team is known for their 'tiki-taka' style of play and was the dominant force in world football during the 2010s, winning the World Cup in 2010 and consecutive European Championships.
1 World Cup titlesView Details
England
FIFA Ranking: 6
The England national football team, often referred to as the Three Lions, is one of the oldest national teams in the world and won the World Cup once in 1966 on home soil.
1 World Cup titlesView Details
Netherlands
FIFA Ranking: 7
The Netherlands national football team, known as Oranje, is known for their attacking style of play and has reached the World Cup final three times, though they have yet to win the tournament.
0 World Cup titlesView Details
Belgium
FIFA Ranking: 8
The Belgium national football team, known as the Red Devils, has emerged as a major force in world football in recent years, reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and achieving the top FIFA ranking.
0 World Cup titlesView Details
Croatia
FIFA Ranking: 9
The Croatia national football team has established itself as a competitive force in world football, reaching the World Cup final in 2018 and finishing third in 2022.
0 World Cup titlesView Details
Historical Winners
Explore the glorious history of the tournament
2022
Champion: ArgentinaQatar World Cup
32 teams, 64 matches, 172 goals.
Finalists: Argentina and France. Third place went to Croatia, with Morocco finishing fourth.
2018
Champion: FranceRussia World Cup
32 teams, 64 matches, 169 goals.
Finalists: France and Croatia. Third place went to Belgium, with England finishing fourth.
2014
Champion: GermanyBrazil World Cup
32 teams, 64 matches, 171 goals.
Finalists: Germany and Argentina. Third place went to Netherlands, with Brazil finishing fourth.
2010
Champion: SpainSouth Africa World Cup
32 teams, 64 matches, 145 goals.
Finalists: Spain and Netherlands. Third place went to Germany, with Uruguay finishing fourth.
2026 World Cup
Why 2026 matters?
Tournament Information
Dates
Starts
June 11, 2026
Ends
July 19, 2026
Host Countries
United States
/Canada
/Mexico
Teams
48
record high
Venues
16
16 stadiums
Matches
80
across the tournament
Host Nations
Host Nation
USA
11 cities
Host Nation
Canada
3 cities
Host Nation
Mexico
3 cities
Key Information
- •First World Cup to be co-hosted by three countries
- •First World Cup to feature 48 teams
- •Matches will be played in 16 stadiums across 16 cities
- •The United States will host 60 matches, while Mexico and Canada will each host 10
- •The final will be held in the United States
Fun Facts
Did You Know?
Surprising trivia from World Cup
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Trophy Weight
The FIFA World Cup trophy weighs 6.175 kg, is made of 18K gold, and is valued at approximately $10 million.
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Most Goals
German striker Miroslav Klose holds the record for most World Cup goals with 16 goals.
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Attendance Record
The 1950 Brazil World Cup final attracted over 170,000 spectators, setting an all-time record.
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Brazil's Record
Brazil is the only country to have participated in every World Cup, winning 5 titles.
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Fastest Goal
In the 2002 World Cup, Turkish forward Hakan Sukur scored the fastest goal in tournament history after just 11 seconds.
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Youngest Champion
Brazilian star Pele was only 17 years old when he won the World Cup in 1958, making him the youngest champion in tournament history.
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Oldest Player
Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary was 45 years old at the 2018 World Cup, making him the oldest player in World Cup history.
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Most Appearances
Mexico defender Rafael Marquez appeared at five World Cups from 2002 through 2018, a landmark run for the modern era.
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