The 2026 World Cup will be the first one to feature 48 teams, as well as, be contested in three different countries. While the expansion of the World Cup is definitely exciting, is it beneficial to the tournament? Fans across North America certainly seem to think so and the continent is certainly prepared to open its doors to the world.
Canada, Mexico and the United States of America are preparing to host the most prestigious sporting event on the planet in four years’ time and fans of the beautiful game couldn’t be more thrilled. While the games being split across three different countries will mean fewer individual games for each nation, it also allows them all the opportunity to showcase what they can offer while ensuring they won’t need to spend an absurd amount of money to make it happen - unlike in 2014 when Brazil spent far more than its citizens were comfortable with to appease FIFA and guarantee the organisation all the glitz and glamour it had desired. The three nations in 2026 will not be making the
