In less than two months’ time, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off in Mexico, Canada and the United States, but for football fans tuning in, this year’s tournament is going to look very different. From expansion to a series of new rules, here are the changes to expect.
0:00 2026 Kicks Off
0:46 Co-Hosts Return
4:11 Expansion
6:48 Rule Changes
Reporting by Cameron Watts
Design by Rosemary Vasquez-brown
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