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.

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