The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the first World Cup with 48 teams. The Netherlands qualified and is among the contenders. For Dutch football culture, the World Cup is the tournament that matters most — more than the Euros — because it defines national football identity every four years. Expect orange everywhere, packed terraces showing matches, and national mood swings tied directly to results. See the guide to the [[nederlands-elftal]] for context on how the Dutch watch and experience their national team.