The 23rd edition of football’s most prestigious tournament gets underway in less than 12 months' time and excitement is building ahead of the newly-expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup .

Argentina are the holders after they won their third world title at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, but they are set to face stern competition from a host of nations to retain their global crown.

Here, Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where the 2026 World Cup will take place, how the tournament is structured and which teams have qualified.

When and where is the 2026 World Cup taking place?

The latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

As many as three nations will be hosting the tournament for the first time, while the 2002 World

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