A record 48 teams are competing in the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The 39-day tournament starts June 11, 2026, and will feature 104 matches across 16 North American cities—all of which will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports.

The Associated Press reported that Uruguay beat Peru 3-0, Colombia defeated Bolivia 3-0 and Paraguay held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw to secure their places Thursday from South American qualifying.

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Forty-three teams will earn their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. According to the AP, two other teams will secure berths in the intercontinental playoffs which features six teams and is slated to begin in March 2026. The three host coun

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