FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again, as Toronto and Vancouver could host extra matches

FIFA, the governing body of soccer, increased the size of the 2026 Men's World Cup for the second time by approving a bigger group stage for the inaugural 48-team event. The 16 host cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto) — now have 24 extra games to stage.

World Cup 2026: FIFA announces U.S. host cities

2026 World Cup expansion increases logistics concerns. 12 groups

Houston named 2026 FIFA World Cup host city – Houston Public Media

Vancouver, Toronto among host cities for 2026 World Cup, Edmonton

Goal! B.C. businesses cheer addition of more games to 2026 World

Toronto and Vancouver reveal their host city brand for the FIFA

FIFA announces 2026 World Cup host cities in U.S., Canada and

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Host Cities in North America

What to expect from World Cup 2026: Number of teams, venues and