Canada is one of three host countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an opportunity Jesse Marsch isn't letting go to waste.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

We’re officially one year away from the first FIFA World Cup in Canada — and the City of Toronto is marking the countdown with a celebration at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday, June 12.

The last two World Cup hosts — Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022 — allowed visitors to enter their countries with a game ticket essentially doubling as their visa. Both governments also performed background checks on all visitors coming to the tournament.

FIFA World Cup is a year away. Here is what to know about the biggest soccer tournament in the world coming to North America.

Costa Rica remains a veteran squad and has done well in World Cup qualifying so far, led by NYCFC striker Alonso Martinez and should be able to come away with the second spot in the group. The Dominican Republic are the likely fourth-place finisher here, given the top talents available on the other three teams.

Canada will soon compete in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, their final competitive tune-up ahead of co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico.

In one year's time, the FIFA World Cup 26 will kick-off as a record 48 nations battle it out for global supremacy. How much do you know about sport's biggest tournament?

Get the latest lines, futures, and betting insights as Spain leads the early favorites and see where Argentina stand as defending champs.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer’s most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet, with 48 teams taking part.