2026 FIFA World Cup — the main tournament of the decade
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in the history of football. The tournament will take place in three countries — the USA, Canada, and Mexico — and for the first time will feature 48 teams instead of the usual 32.
This is not just a World Cup, but a new era of football: more matches, more surprises, more chances for unexpected teams, and of course, huge interest from fans and bettors.
Where and when will the 2026 World Cup take place
- 📍 Host countries: USA, Canada, Mexico
- 🏟 Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and others.
- 🗓 Dates: June – July 2026
- ⚽ Number of teams: 48
- 🎮 Matches: 104 (instead of 64)
The tournament format will change: 12 groups of 4 teams, from which 32 teams will advance to the knockout stage.
Which teams will play in the 2026 World Cup
Practically guaranteed participants
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- 🇬🇧 England
- 🇮🇹 Italy
Host teams (automatically)
- 🇺🇸 USA
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
Possible surprises
The expanded format gives a chance to teams that previously rarely made it to the World Cup:
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 🇺🇸🇸🇳 Senegal
- 🇺🇸🇲🇽 USA — a possible breakthrough at home tournament
What to expect from the 2026 World Cup: main intrigues
New format — more chaos
48 teams = more sensations, more unexpected advances to the knockout stage and failures of favorites.
The last World Cup for legends
There is a high probability that this will be the last World Cup for several stars of the 2010s generation.
Young teams against the giants
Football is becoming faster, younger, and more aggressive — the gap between the top teams and the "mid-tier" is narrowing.
Our prediction: which teams will play in the 2026 World Cup final
The editorial team of BET RATING highlights the main contenders for the final:
Main candidates
- France — powerful squad depth
- Brazil — talent + motivation
- Argentina — experience of winners
- England — stability and maturity
Final prediction from BET RATING
France 🇫🇷 vs Brazil 🇧🇷
But football loves surprises — and you might guess better than anyone else 👇
BET RATING Contest — win $2000!
We are launching a prediction contest for the 2026 World Cup final.
Participation conditions:
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Write in the comments:
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🏆 Which two teams will reach the final
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⚽ The score of the final match
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One participant — one prediction
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The comment must be left before the start of the tournament
Prize:
- $2000 to the winner
- If there are multiple exact predictions — the winner will be chosen randomly
We will announce the results after the final match of the 2026 World Cup.
Why participate
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Conclusion
The 2026 World Cup is:
- the largest World Cup in history
- a new format and new heroes
- huge opportunities for predictions and contests
Write your prediction in the comments and compete for $2000 with BET RATING.
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