Tag: 2026 World Cup

• Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 09:48 UTC

  Bolivia beat Brazil to secure berth in football World Cup playoffs

  

  Bolivia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup playoffs with a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, who had already qualified. The win, which was Bolivia's first against Brazil in 31 years, came from a penalty kick scored by Miguel Terceros in the 46th minute.

• Friday, June 17th 2022 - 08:12 UTC

  FIFA announces venues for 2026 World Cup

  

  World football's governing body FIFA Thursday announced the venues for the 2026 World Cup finals to be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

• Wednesday, January 11th 2017 - 08:00 UTC

  FIFA agrees 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams; Europe clubs' association objects

  

  FIFA's ruling body has voted unanimously to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams in 2026. The FIFA Council approved the plan at its meeting Tuesday in Zurich. Under the new format, there will be 16 groups of three teams. A knockout stage for 32 teams will follow.