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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 becomes first country to host men's World Cup three times
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Most World Cups hosted by country: Mexico, Brazil lead full list of FIFA locations since 1930
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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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