Final lineup set for 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams competing across 12 groups. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, with the final match held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Notable European teams, including Italy, Poland, and Denmark, failed to qualify following playoff losses. Specifically, Italy was defeated by Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout, while Sweden secured their spot after a 3-2 victory over Poland. Other teams like Turkey, the Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, and Jordan have officially joined the tournament field. This expansion to 48 teams marks the largest tournament in FIFA history, with 104 matches scheduled in 16 cities. Despite Italy's absence, Bosnia and Herzegovina's qualification sparked massive celebrations in Sarajevo.