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Analysis of the 2026 World Cup Tournament
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · The Economist
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FIFA and host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico)
USA, Canada, Mexico
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The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament features 48 teams playing 104 matches over six and a half weeks.
Analysts suggest the high stakes may lead to cautious, less exciting gameplay for neutral viewers.
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