India, June 10 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just days away from getting underway, and the tournament is already set to make history. Along with expanding to 48 teams for the first time, the competition will also become the first-ever World Cup to be co-hosted by three nations - the United States, Mexico and Canada. But why did FIFA opt for a three-country hosting model, and what makes this edition so unique?

Why Are USA, Mexico and Canada Hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 Together?

Initially, the United States, Canada, and Mexico each planned to submit individual bids for the hosting rights of the 2026 World Cup. However, they later decided to collaborate, adopting the slogan "United As One." In 2017, the football associations of these North...