FIFA World Cup 2022 came to an end on Sunday with Lionel Messi-led Argentina clinching the trophy by defeating France in penalty shoot-outs. With this, the preparation for the next edition of one of the world’s largest sporting events kicked-off.

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In this regard, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani handed over the hosting mantle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, President of the Mexican Football Federation Yon de Luisa Plazas, and the Representative of the United Nations Ambassador, Linda Thomas-Greenfield in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The official handover ceremony took place after the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022, Sunday.

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Which country will host FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted in the North American continent, which comprises of countries such as the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico.

This is the very first time that Canada will host the prestigious FIFA World Cup in 2026, as compared to the United States and Mexico which will host the event for the second and the third time, respectively.

In 2018, the combination of these three North American countries won the bid to host one of the world's biggest sports events and named it ‘United 2026’ after most of the FIFA’s congress voted against Morocco during polling.

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Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 matches be played?

The 2026 edition will see an expanded field of 48 teams and will return to its usual summer window, running June 8-July 3, 2026.

Toronto and Vancouver are among 16 cities across North America that will host the football matches. In the US, games will be played in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and New York/New Jersey.

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Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara will host the football World Cup 2026 matches in Mexico.