2026 FIFA World Cup

A long time ago in a football pitch far, far away....

Episode MMXXVI
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

The world's biggest tournament returns to NORTH AMERICA, as its three major nations join forces to host the most ambitious World Cup yet.

For the first time ever, the tournament will see 48 contenders, 16 more than previous editions. Among them are newcomers from UZBEKISTAN, JORDAN, CABO VERDE, and CURAÇAO.

16 cities across the continent will host their own series of exciting fixtures, beginning with the opening game at Mexico City and culminating in the final near New York City.

ARGENTINA look to defend their title, though other forces, such as SPAIN's youthful European champion squad, are eyeing a world championship as well...:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CANADA
MEXICO
JAPAN
NEW ZEALAND
IRAN
ARGENTINA
UZBEKISTAN
SOUTH KOREA
JORDAN
AUSTRALIA
BRAZIL
ECUADOR
URUGUAY
COLOMBIA
PARAGUAY
MOROCCO
TUNISIA
EGYPT
ALGERIA
GHANA
CABO VERDE
SOUTH AFRICA
QATAR
ENGLAND
SAUDI ARABIA
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
SENEGAL
FRANCE
CROATIA
PORTUGAL
NORWAY
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND
SPAIN
SCOTLAND
PANAMA
HAITI
CURAÇAO

DUDE. THIS IS MIKE & SPIKE COMING TO YA LIVE FROM WASHINGTON'S KENNEDY CENTER.

Our 42 confirmed entrants and 6 remaining spots are about to be drawn into twelve groups of 4. The World Cup has historically been dominated by European and South American football, but it seems like other continents are about to bring forth some dark horses.

MOROCCO IN THE SEMIS. SAUDI ARABIA UPSETTING ARGENTINA. AUSTRALIA'S WINNER OVER DENMARK. THOSE WERE ALL 2022, MAN. OH, AND COSTA RICA'S MIRACLE QUARTERFINAL RUN IN 2014.