Record No.
MRB-2026-005702
First Country to Host the FIFA World Cup Three Times
Sports
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Record Holder
Mexico
Mexico
Category
Sports
Country
Mexico
(
MX )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Having already hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1970 and 1986, Mexico becomes the first nation in history to stage the tournament a third time as one of three co-hosts of the 2026 edition alongside the United States and Canada. No other country had previously hosted the World Cup more than twice.
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