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Where and when will the 2026 FIFA World Cup take place?

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted in 16 cities; 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The tournament was held from June 11 to July 19 and consisted of 48 teams playing 104 matches (72 in the group stage and 24 in the knockout stage). Spain won its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1–0 (after extra time) in the final.