When is next FIFA World Cup after 2026? Date, hosts & everything you need to know
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup.
Spain won their second men’s FIFA World Cup title on July 19, 2026, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ferran Torres’ vital extra-time goal sealed the win for La Roja, who extended their undefeated streak to 38 matches.
Now the fans will have to wait for another four years for the next FIFA World Cup, as the next competition will take place in 2030.
The FIFA World Cup 2030 will be held in six different nations, beginning with games in South America before moving on to Europe and Africa as the major hosts.
The unusual structure will allow FIFA to commemorate the tournament’s 100th anniversary with centennial matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
When will the next FIFA World Cup take place?
The next FIFA World Cup editon will happen in 2030 after four years, as the World Cup 2026 concluded with Spain lifting the trophy.
2030 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted across six countries on three continents. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain are the primary host nations. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the tournament, the opening centenary matches will take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay
The tournament will kick off in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay on June 8 and 9, 2030, with special centenary matches, including a symbolic opening match at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo to honor the 1930 inaugural tournament.
The World Cup final is anticipated to take place on July 21; however, FIFA has not yet released the entire match schedule.
Moreover, FIFA is now planning to further expand the number of teams in the competition to 64 after the 2026 edition witnessed a total of 48 nations competing for the trophy.
However, it remains to be seen as the competition is now four years away, and the current champions will now celebrate their win after beating the South American giants Argentina 1-0 to lift their second trophy of the competition.
When is the next FIFA World Cup?
The next World Cup is in 2030.
Who are the current FIFA World Cup champions?
Spain are the current World Cup champion.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.