Where will the 2026 World Cup take place? The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada.

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For Japan, Shuichi Gonda defended the goal while Croatia was at the mercy of Dominik Livakovic.

The Croatia goalkeeper proved to be the hero for his nation, as his three saves in the decisive penalty shootout saw his side advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.