Interesting Facts About The 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup took place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Here are some interesting facts about this competition.
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The Largest World Cup in History (So Far)
The 2026 World Cup is so far the biggest in history. The number of participating teams was expanded from 32 to 48. For the second time, the competition was held in multiple countries. Canada, Mexico, and the United States jointly hosted the World Cup. 1,248 players participated in the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup Official Song
Shakira and Burna Boy collaborated on the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The title of the song is Dai Dai, an Italian expression meaning “Come on, Come On”.
First World Cup Half-Time Show
The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a half-time show for the first time. The performers were selected by Chris Martin, the lead singer of the British group Coldplay.
The 2026 World Cup was the last time that these players participated:
_Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
_Neymar of Brazil
_Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico
_Manuel Neuer of Germany
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is the second-oldest player in World Cup history at 43 years old.
17-year-old Gilberto Mora of Mexico was the youngest player to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
