Which countries have hosted the FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the first hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico, per FIFA. All 22 earlier editions were hosted by one or two countries.
Verified·Sources named on this page, re-checked 28 September 2026
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host nations in 2026 (USA, Canada, Mexico), the first World Cup shared by three countries.
Last verified 2026-07-23 16:02 UTC
| Year | Host Nation(s) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay |
| 1934 | Italy |
| 1938 | France |
| 1950 | Brazil |
| 1954 | Switzerland |
| 1958 | Sweden |
| 1962 | Chile |
| 1966 | England |
| 1970 | Mexico |
| 1974 | West Germany |
| 1978 | Argentina |
| 1982 | Spain |
| 1986 | Mexico |
| 1990 | Italy |
| 1994 | United States |
| 1998 | France |
| 2002 | South Korea and Japan |
| 2006 | Germany |
| 2010 | South Africa |
| 2014 | Brazil |
| 2018 | Russia |
| 2022 | Qatar |
| 2026 | United States, Canada and Mexico (joint hosts) |
Sources: FIFA (inside.fifa.com: 88 years of World Cup history, 4 May 2018, for 1930 to 2014; Formidable France secure second title, 15 July 2018; Triumphant Argentina conclude the FIFA World Cup, 19 December 2022; Spain crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions, 19 July 2026). Re-read 28 September 2026.
Notes
- 2002 (South Korea and Japan) was the first World Cup shared by two nations; 2026 was the first shared by three.
- Mexico has now hosted three World Cups: 1970, 1986 and 2026.
- Next: Morocco, Portugal and Spain host the 2030 World Cup, with three centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, and Saudi Arabia hosts in 2034. When and where the next World Cup is played.