The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. 48 teams compete for the first time in history. Argentina enter as defending champions after their victory in Qatar 2022. According to fan votes on Name Your Side, Argentina is currently the world's favourite to lift the trophy in New York on July 19. This ranking is built entirely from real votes โ no algorithms, no editors, no sponsored positions.
Brazil is the most successful nation in World Cup history with 5 titles, followed by Germany and Italy with 4 each. Argentina won their third title in Qatar 2022, confirming their status as one of the great World Cup nations alongside France who won in 1998 and 2018. Only 8 different countries have ever won the World Cup โ a remarkable statistic given that 48 teams will compete in 2026.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico โ the first time three nations have co-hosted the tournament. With 48 teams competing for the first time, new nations have a genuine opportunity to make deep runs. The United States, as a host nation, enter with genuine ambitions of reaching the final stages on home soil.
No European nation has ever won a World Cup held outside Europe or the Americas. The 2026 edition takes place in North America โ a region that historically favours South American teams based on climate, culture and time zones. Argentina, Brazil and France enter as the three most likely winners according to fan votes on Name Your Side. Cast your vote and help shape the world prediction.