Can a host nation win the World Cup 2026?

Three host nations means three teams with home advantage in 2026. History says that matters — six hosts have won the World Cup.

But all six home wins came when a single nation hosted. A shared, continent-sized tournament is different: teams still travel huge distances between cities, diluting the usual home edge.

• USA — a young, improving side with the biggest home crowds
• Mexico — opening the tournament at the iconic Estadio Azteca
• Canada — co-hosting for the first time, the outsiders of the three

A host lifting the trophy in 2026 would be a huge story. Think one of them can? Take them all the way in the bracket.