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World Cups hosted (men's football)

Number of men's FIFA World Cups hosted, cumulated; each co-host counts once; editions awarded but not yet played are projections. Count by Statlas Research.
Highest · 2026
Mexico
3.00
Coverage · 2026
19
countries
Method
Sorted from highest to lowest

Ranking 2026

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1Mexico3.00
2Brazil2.00
2France2.00
2Germany2.00
2Italy2.00
2United States2.00
7Argentina1.00
7Canada1.00
7Chile1.00
7Japan1.00
7Qatar1.00
7Russia1.00
7South Africa1.00
7South Korea1.00
7Spain1.00
7Sweden1.00
7Switzerland1.00
7United Kingdom1.00
7Uruguay1.00

Source: Official competition results (IOC, FIFA, World Rugby, IHF, FIBA, Grand Slams, FIA, ASO, France Football) — World Cup hosts — Statlas Research · Unit: editions · Year: 2026 · 19 entries

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