The 2026 World Cup explained: 48 teams, three hosts

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in history. For the first time, 48 teams will contest the finals — up from 32 — across 104 matches.

It is also the first World Cup hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means more matches, more drama, and more chances for CONCACAF and Caribbean nations on the global stage.

For Jamaican fans, much of the action falls in time zones close to home and the diaspora — making it the perfect tournament to follow together at a watch party.