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US, Canada, Mexico Co-Host 2026 World Cup as Teams Arrive

6/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United States, Canada and Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11-July 19 with 48 nations.
Brazil’s squad arrived at Newark on Tuesday escorted by police in green, yellow and blue buses.
Turkey’s team landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood on June 2 and will face Venezuela at Inter Miami on June 6.
Iran’s federation expects a Mexican visa Tuesday, a U.S. visa Friday, then games in Inglewood (June 15, 21) and Seattle (June 26).

History

Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, hosted solely by the United States in 1994, introduced a 24-team format and generated $500 million revenue. FIFA reported that 2.5 million spectators attended matches across eight American cities, surpassing previous attendance records and boosted television viewership by 30 percent. The 2026 tournament expands to 48 nations, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, as Brazil, Turkey and Iran squads land in U.S. ports. This broader hosting model mirrors 1994’s market breakthrough, promising heightened commercial deals, infrastructure upgrades, and deeper soccer penetration across North America.

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Story summary

The United States, Canada and Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11-July 19 with 48 nations.
Brazil’s squad arrived at Newark on Tuesday escorted by police in green, yellow and blue buses.
Turkey’s team landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood on June 2 and will face Venezuela at Inter Miami on June 6.
Iran’s federation expects a Mexican visa Tuesday, a U.S. visa Friday, then games in Inglewood (June 15, 21) and Seattle (June 26).

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