Federação Internacional of Futebol Associação (Fifa) defined the complete schedule for the next edition of the biggest national team tournament on the planet. Copa of Mundo 2026 begins its activities on June 11th, marking the beginning of a sporting journey that will last just over a month. The grand final is scheduled for July 19th. The sporting event attracts the attention of billions of spectators around the globe. The competition will take place simultaneously on Estados Unidos, Canadá and México.
The edition presents a profound structural change in relation to previous tournaments. The format abandons the traditional 32-team model, used since 1998, to adopt an expanded configuration with 48 participating nations. The change directly affects the total number of matches, the logistics of moving delegations and the distribution of places among the continental confederations. Especialistas in sports management evaluate that the modification changes the competitive dynamics