FIFA World Cup 2026: BOOTERS’ BIG BATTLE
FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition in history, and will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ALL ABOUT THE TROPHIES
Victory Trophy (1930–1946)
The original name of the World Cup trophy.
Named after Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.
Jules Rimet Trophy (1946–1970)
Renamed after former FIFA president Jules Rimet in recognition of his role in creating the FIFA World Cup.
Awarded from 1946 until 1970
Permanently awarded to Brazil after its third World Cup triumph in 1970.
FIFA World Cup Trophy (1974–Present)
Introduced for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga.
Continues to be the official World Cup trophy today.
The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, will advance to the knockout stage, creating a new Round of 32 before the traditional Round of 16.
