Nigeria, June 12 -- Excitement is growing around the world as FIFA on Wednesday marked one year to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the biggest football tournament ever held.

The World Cup will begin on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Mexico City and will be the first time it's hosted across three countries-Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This edition will include 48 teams, the most in history, and will take place in 16 cities. FIFA says over 6.5 million fans are expected to attend matches in the three host countries.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared a message to mark the "One Year to Go" celebration:

"One year from now, the greatest football show on the planet will definitely captivate the world li...