FIFA World Cup Countdown: Next Men's & Women's Tournament
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FIFA World Cup Countdown

Track the official countdown to the **Opening Match** of the next major FIFA World Cup tournament (Men's or Women's).

The 2026 Men's World Cup

**Host Country(s):** USA, Canada, & Mexico (Joint Hosts)

**Opening Ceremony/Match:** Thursday, June 11th, 2026

**Final Match/Closing:** July 19th, 2026

Time Until Kick-Off!
0 years 53 days
and 15h : 43m : 11s
Future World Cups
  • **2027 Women's World Cup** Brazil (Host)

The FIFA World Cup Cycle

The FIFA World Cup cycle alternates annually between the Men's and Women's tournaments, with each event being held every **four years**. This ensures that fans have a major global soccer event to look forward to every two years. [Image of the FIFA World Cup trophy]

Men's World Cup

The Men's tournament, which began in 1930, is the world's most-viewed sporting event.

  • **2026 Men's World Cup:** Set to be a historic event, hosted across **three countries** (USA, Canada, and Mexico) and featuring an expanded format with 48 teams. The tournament runs through June and July.
  • **2030 Men's World Cup:** This tournament marks the centennial of the World Cup, with the main host nations being **Spain, Portugal, and Morocco**, preceded by ceremonial matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Women's World Cup

The Women's tournament, which started in 1991, has rapidly grown in stature and viewership.

  • **2027 Women's World Cup:** Set to be hosted by **Brazil**, marking the first time the tournament will be held in South America. It typically runs from mid-June to mid-July.