Mexico becomes first country to host men's World Cup three times
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Mexico has become the first country to host the men's FIFA World Cup three times, as it co-hosts the 2026 tournament alongside Canada and the United States. Mexico previously hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986. The Estadio Azteca also earns a milestone as the first stadium to host matches in three different World Cups. FIFA's decision to allow co-hosting was significantly expanded with this edition, following South Korea and Japan's joint hosting in 2002. The next World Cup, scheduled for 2030, will feature five nations as hosts, marking a further evolution in the tournament format.
- •Mexico hosts the World Cup for a third time in 2026
- •Previously hosted in 1970 and 1986
- •Estadio Azteca is the first stadium with three World Cups
- •2030 tournament will involve five co-hosts
- •FIFA began co-hosting arrangements in 2002
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Most World Cups hosted by country: Mexico, Brazil lead full list of FIFA locations since 1930
"Here is a look at the countries that have hosted the World Cup most often, along with a year-by-year list of every host since the tournament began in 1930.
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