The 2026 football World Cup will not only be the biggest in history; it also looks set to become one of the most unusual and ambitious tournaments FIFA has ever organised. From record-breaking numbers and extreme heat to a Super Bowl-style show, the 2026 World Cup is set to bear little resemblance to any previous edition.
Here are five unusual features that will define the tournament, to be held between 11 June and 19 July in the United States, Canada and Mexico.