World Cup 2026 by the numbers
The first 48-team World Cup — across three host nations. All the numbers that are set before kickoff.
48
Teams
104
Matches
12
Groups
16
Stadiums
3
Hosts
4
Debutants
Confederations
- UEFA (Europa)16
- CAF (Afrika)10
- AFC (Asien)9
- CONCACAF (Nord-/Mittelamerika)6
- CONMEBOL (Südamerika)6
- OFC (Ozeanien)1
Most WC appearances
Brazil22×
Germany20×
Argentina18×
Mexico17×
Spain16×
Top of the FIFA ranking
- Argentina#1
- Spain#2
France#3
England#4- Brazil#5
Biggest arenasTotal capacity: 1,078,764
- Estadio Azteca · Mexico City87,000
- MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, NJ82,500
- AT&T Stadium · Arlington, TX80,000
- Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City, MO76,416
- NRG Stadium · Houston, TX72,220
World Cup debutants
Curaçao
Cape Verde
Jordan
UzbekistanSource: official draw + FIFA world ranking. Goal and player stats arrive once the tournament starts.