With just a few weeks to go before FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, soccer fans around the globe are getting ready to enjoy the biggest and most revolutionary World Cup tournament in history.
The 2026 edition of the game's most prestigious event is being played across three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. That in itself is a first. But this year's competition is also set to be the most technologically advanced ever staged. It's also been confirmed that Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the first of its kind halftime show during the final.
With an unprecedented 48 teams vying for soccer's most glittering prize, the World Cup is promising more excitement and global participation than ever before. In this gallery, we list some amazing facts and figures about the 2026 competition that you might not be aware of. We also highlight some memorable moments from World Cup history that even non-soccer fans will find interesting.
Click on for a historic celebration of soccer!