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Why the 2026 World Cup is being hosted by three countries

The 2026 World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches made solo hosting unfeasible, and the joint bid leveraged existing infrastructure across 16 cities. The tournament is expected to be the most profitable sports event ever, generating $80.1 billion in economic output.