The story of the golden cup
and the road
to 2026
From the solid-gold Jules Rimet of 1930 to the three-nation 2026 tournament — discover every era, every legend and every match that defined the beautiful game.
Jules Rimet · 1930
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Chapter 01 · The eras
Three trophies, nearly a century
1930 — 1970
Jules Rimet
The legendary beginning
The solid-gold Jules Rimet, depicting the goddess Nike, travelled with Uruguay, Italy, West Germany, England and Brazil. Brazil kept it forever after their third title in 1970.
1974 — 2022
FIFA World Cup Trophy
The modern era
Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga: two players holding up a globe in 18-karat gold. From West Germany 1974 to Messi's Argentina in Qatar 2022.
2026
United 2026
Three nations united
The first World Cup with 48 teams, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. 104 matches — the biggest tournament ever.
Chapter 02 · Moments
The immortal matches
Tap any card to watch the highlights and legendary celebrations.
Roll of champions
| Year | Champion | Final score | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | 4 – 2 | Uruguay |
| 1950 | Uruguay | 2 – 1 | Brazil |
| 1958 | Brazil | 5 – 2 | Sweden |
| 1970 | Brazil | 4 – 1 | Mexico |
| 1974 | West Germany | 2 – 1 | West Germany |
| 1986 | Argentina | 3 – 2 | Mexico |
| 1998 | France | 3 – 0 | France |
| 2014 | Germany | 1 – 0 | Brazil |
| 2018 | France | 4 – 2 | Russia |
| 2022 | Argentina | 3 – 3 (4-2 pen) | Qatar |
Chapter 03 · WC 2026
Schedule of United 2026
48 teams. 16 stadiums. 3 nations. Kick-off June 11 at Estadio Azteca, final July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
11
06/2026
Mexico vs TBD
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
12
06/2026
Canada vs TBD
BMO Field, Toronto
12
06/2026
USA vs TBD
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
18
06/2026
UEFA showdown
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
04
07/2026
Quarter-final 1
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
14
07/2026
Semi-final 1
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
19
07/2026
Final
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Road to the trophy
From 48 teams across 12 groups, the bracket narrows down to a single champion in New Jersey.
R01
Group stage
48 teams · 12 groups
R02
Round of 32
32 teams
R03
Round of 16
16 teams
R04
Quarter-finals
8 teams
R05
Semi-finals
4 teams
R06
Final
2 teams
R07
Champion 2026
1 trophy
🏆
22
Editions
8
Champion nations
2,720+
Goals scored
48
Teams in 2026
Outlook
Who will lift the cup?
With 48 teams competing for the first time, the 2026 World Cup opens the door to many contenders. Below are the title odds based on current form, squad depth and head-to-head history.
12
Stadiums in USA
3
Stadiums in Canada
3
Stadiums in Mexico
Argentina
18%Reigning champions with Messi, Álvarez and Mac Allister.
France
16%A mature Mbappé and an energetic young midfield.
England
12%A golden generation with Bellingham, Saka and Foden.
Brazil
11%Younger squad with Endrick, peak Vinícius Jr.
Spain
10%Euro 2024 winners with relentless possession football.