Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the final on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in minute 106. England finished third after beating France 6–4 in the third-place match on 18 July at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. On the 92 matches with a scored pre-kickoff forecast and a market closing line (data through 2026-10-28; later matches, including the final, were not scored), the betting market’s closing consensus beat GoalPulse’s model on Brier score (0.445 vs 0.480; lower is better). Every forecast was locked before kickoff with a public sha256 receipt.
What is GoalPulse.io?
GoalPulse.io is the independent FIFA World Cup 2026 information site at goalpulse.io. It covers schedules, live scores, teams, groups, stadiums, facts, sources and safe football terminology, and it is not the similarly named goal-setting app, match tracker app, betting operator or official FIFA property.
When did the 2026 World Cup take place?
The 2026 World Cup ran from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The opening match was at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final was played at MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium).
Where was the 2026 World Cup held?
It was co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada across 16 host stadiums: 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada.
How many teams played in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams competed, up from 32 in 2022. They were split into 12 groups of four; the top two in each group plus the eight best third-placed teams reached the Round of 32.
How many matches were played at the 2026 World Cup?
104 matches in total: 72 group-stage matches and 32 knockout matches, including the third-place play-off and the final.
Who finished third at the 2026 World Cup?
England finished third after beating France 6–4 in the third-place play-off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 18 July 2026.
Where was the World Cup 2026 final played?
The final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (FIFA's tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) on 19 July 2026. Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute.
