Funny
In 1930, Argentina and Uruguay nearly threw hands pre-match because they couldn't agree on this basic piece of equipment.
The Match Ball. (They played the first half with Argentina's ball and the second half with Uruguay's).
The tournament is hosted by these three countries.
USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Total number of teams competing in this expansion year.
48
Standard duration of a regulation match.
90 minutes.
The estimated global audience in billions.
6 billion.
The cost of parking at a match venue is this shockingly high minimum.
$99.
The tournament lasts 39 days, making it this type of record-holder.
Longest World Cup in history.
The date of the Grand Final.
July 19, 2026.
Max number of substitutions allowed in regulation.
5.
The number of different venues hosting matches.
16.
This "cooling break" happens at this specific minute mark.
The 22nd and 67th minutes
Mexico holds this record for hosting the tournament.
Three times
Total number of matches played in the new format.
104.
Time limit to take a throw-in or goal kick.
5 seconds.
What 32 of the 48 teams do after the group stage.
Advance to the knockout stages.
The "Wait 60 Seconds" rule applies if you take this long to leave the pitch.
10 seconds.
The "Volcano" stadium in this city has a rainwater harvesting system.
Guadalajara
Amount of prize money awarded to the champion.
$50 million.
VAR can now be used for this specific type of card.
Second yellow cards.
The "Intangible Cultural Heritage" music genre synonymous with Mexican stadiums.
Mariachi.
If you get hurt and the staff comes on, you must wait this long to return.
60 seconds (1 minute).
The percentage of games, including the Final, played in the USA.
75%.
The year the 48-team format was first introduced.
2026.
The "injury rule" is designed to prevent this behavior.
Embellishment (faking injury).
The country that holds the most historic World Cup victories.
Brazil.