How Will 2026 World Cup Shape Global Football, Economic Impact?
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with 48 teams playing 104 matches. The tournament will be held in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first time that three countries will host the event together and the first time with so many teams.
FIFA, the organisation in charge of the World Cup, decided to enlarge the tournament to include more teams. This change was made to increase the event’s popularity and reach new fans, especially in places where football is less popular.
Because of this change, FIFA expects to make more than $11 billion. The organisers will use mostly existing stadiums instead of building new ones, and many fans are expected to travel to North America for the matches.
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