Football Path

Football Path: the road to every major tournament

World Cup 2026 is done — Spain are champions. Football Path now tracks the path to what comes next: hosts, dates, formats and how every team qualifies for the biggest international and club tournaments through 2030.

Upcoming tournaments

January 7 – February 5, 2027 🌏 AFC Asian Cup 2027 Saudi Arabia hosts Asia's championship for the first time, in January–February 2027. Hosts: Saudi Arabia June – July 2027 (TBC by CAF) 🌍 Africa Cup of Nations 2027 East Africa's first AFCON: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host the 24-team tournament. Hosts: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda June 24 – July 25, 2027 🇧🇷 FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Brazil hosts the first Women's World Cup in South America — 32 teams, final at the Maracanã. Hosts: Brazil June – July 2028 (TBC) 🏆 Copa América 2028 South America's championship returns in mid-2028 — host still to be confirmed by CONMEBOL. Hosts: TBC June 9 – July 9, 2028 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 UEFA Euro 2028 The UK and Ireland co-host the 24-team European Championship, with the final at Wembley. Hosts: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland June – July 2029 (TBC) 🏟️ FIFA Club World Cup 2029 The second 32-team Club World Cup — host to be chosen by FIFA. Hosts: TBC June – July 2030 (exact dates TBC) 🌍 FIFA World Cup 2030 The centenary World Cup: Spain, Portugal and Morocco host, with three opening matches in South America. Hosts: Spain, Portugal, Morocco (+ Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay for centenary matches)

Timeline

WhenTournamentHostsTeams
January 7 – February 5, 2027AFC Asian Cup 2027Saudi Arabia24
June – July 2027 (TBC by CAF)Africa Cup of Nations 2027Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda24
June 24 – July 25, 2027FIFA Women's World Cup 2027Brazil32
June – July 2028 (TBC)Copa América 2028TBC16 (expected, if the 2024 format is repeated)
June 9 – July 9, 2028UEFA Euro 2028England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland24
June – July 2029 (TBC)FIFA Club World Cup 2029TBC32
June – July 2030 (exact dates TBC)FIFA World Cup 2030Spain, Portugal, Morocco (+ Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay for centenary matches)48 (expected)

World Cup 2026 archive

Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. Everything from the tournament stays online: the interactive Round of 32 bracket, every team's path, fixture recaps, venues and guides.

Archive🏆 World Cup 2026 bracketInteractive radial bracket of the 48-team tournament and every team's route. ResultsRound of 16 to the finalEvery knockout score from July 4 to Spain's 1–0 win over Argentina in the final. ResultsRound of 32All 16 first-round knockout results with match reports. Champions🇪🇸 SpainSquad, coach, key players and the road to a second world title. GuideHow the 48-team format worksThe system that carries over to World Cup 2030. GuideHost cities and stadiumsAll 16 venues across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

FAQ

What is the next major football tournament after World Cup 2026?

The AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia (January 7 – February 5, 2027) is the next continental championship, followed by the Women's World Cup in Brazil (June 24 – July 25, 2027) and AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

When and where is the next men's World Cup?

World Cup 2030 will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco in June–July 2030, with centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.

Who won World Cup 2026?

Spain, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. England took third place with a 6–4 win over France.

Last reviewed August 16, 2026. Details marked TBC are awaiting confirmation from the organisers.