“For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 2026 tournament will also be the largest World Cup ever held, expanding from 32 to 48 national teams across 16 cities in North America. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, featuring 12 groups and a total of 104 matches across the three host nations – making it the most geographically expansive World Cup ever staged, with the furthest two venues, BC Place in Vancouver and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, sitting some 4,400km (2,700 miles) apart. …”
Aljazeera