The Football World Cup, organized by FIFA, is the largest celebration for sports lovers. Every four years, FIFA organizes the Football World Cup in different countries, and in 2026, this mega-football event will be held in the United States of America.

However, the conditions of the stadiums and the reception that the athletes will get in the USA will depend on the government that remains in power in the USA in 2026. There is a tough battle between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the USA.

Every edition of the Football World Cup sees bets worth billions of dollars placed on the game’s outcome. So, if you, too, are a sports enthusiast and want to make a fortune, you can place your bets on sites like Sportsbet.

things will be slightly different. In 2026, forty-eight teams will compete for the ultimate glory compared to the usual thirty-two teams. 

Also, there will be more matches, and the tournament will run longer. Usually, the tie-breaking rounds at the World Cup happen at the knockout stages and not the group stages, where only points are granted to the teams. However, for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA is also considering a penalty shootout round at the group stages. Now, penalty shootouts are always exciting and grab a lot of eyeballs. 

They double or treble the excitement levels in a game. So, with the 2026 edition of the World Cup, the enthusiasm and excitement levels of the game are sure to go up. Again, more participation means that teams from Asia and Africa may get greater representation on the global stage. This also means that football as a sport will start having a bigger global footprint than it had earlier.

The Mascot 

Every edition of the Football World Cup has a unique style that represents the spirit of the tournament and includes elements that represent the host country’s culture. For example, the Qatar World Cup of 2022 had La’eeb as the mascot. This mascot looks like the traditional headdress that the people in Qatar wear. The mascot for the 2014 Olympics was also interesting; it reflected the local Portuguese culture practiced in Brazil and the global concern for protecting the ecology. The mascot for the 2026 edition is also reflective of the local cultures of the three joint hosts, that is US, Canada, and Mexico.

The Theme Song

Every edition of the World Cup has a theme song. Songs like Cup Of Life by Ricky Martin and Waka Waka by Shakira were super popular football anthems. These songs reflected the core theme of the tournament and were a musical treat for global listeners. For the 2026 Football World Cup, too, there will be a theme song that the global football-loving audience can groove to. The composer for the 2026 World Cup theme song is Zachary Aaron Golden. 

Final Words

Every four years, football lovers all over the world wait to watch the magic of legends like Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Neymar, etc. Although some of these legends may not play the 2026 edition of the World Cup yet there will surely be plenty of exciting moments and nail-biting finishes at the World Cup. It is no wonder then that the hosts, the organizers, the investors, the advertisers as well as the viewers are waiting with bated breath to witness the magic of football (the US, Canada, and Mexico editions) in 2026. So, if you wish to take part in the betting that happens during the Football World Cup 2026, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on the performance of the participating nations.