2026 FIFA World Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2026-fifa-world-cup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is 2026 FIFA World Cup?Expanded to 48 national teams, an increase from the previous 32
2. What is the tournament designation?23rd FIFA World Cup, marketed as FIFA World Cup 26
3. What is the hosting consortium?Jointly hosted by the United States (main host), Canada, and Mexico
4. Where will the 2026 World Cup be played?The matches will be held in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
5. How many teams will play in the 2026 World Cup?A total of 48 teams will compete, which is more than the 32 teams that played in past tournaments.

Quadrennial: An event that occurs once every four years, characteristic of the FIFA World Cup cycle.
Co-hosting Arrangement: A system where multiple countries collaborate to organize and host a single sporting event.
FIFA Congress: The supreme legislative body of FIFA, responsible for making key decisions regarding the sport's governance and major tournaments.
Debutants: Nations or teams participating in a major competition, such as the World Cup, for the very first time.