Which of the following statements relating to 2026 FIFA Men’s Football World Cup is/are correct?
1. USA, Mexico and Canada will jointly host the event.
2. 48 teams shall participate in the event.
Select the answer using the codes given below:

Correct option is C

Statement 1 is correct: The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries.

• USA: majority of matches

• Mexico & Canada: select host cities

Statement 2 is correct: The 2026 edition will feature 48 teams, expanded from the earlier 32-team format. The expansion aims to:

• Increase global representation

• Add more matches and opportunities for emerging football nations