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FIFA Prez: 2026 World Cup Rivaling Super Bowl Excitement
29 Jan
Summary
- FIFA president stated 104 World Cup matches will occur in 2026.
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- Since 1967, Super Bowls have been held annually, World Cups every four years.
Next summer, the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will feature an unprecedented 104 matches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has drawn a parallel between each of these games and the intensity of the National Football League's Super Bowl.
Historically, the Super Bowl has been an annual event since 1967, while the men's FIFA World Cup has taken place every four years since its inception in 1930, with an interruption due to World War II between 1938 and 1950. This means that in years where both championships occur, there's a significant overlap in their championship legacies.
Notably, Super Bowl LX is scheduled to be contested by the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This venue will also host matches during the prestigious world football tournament.
