For the 23rd FIFA World Cup to be held in 2026, which group of countries won the united bid to host the tournament?

Introduction / Context:
This question relates to international sports events and current affairs. The FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, and host country selections are widely covered in global media. For the 2026 edition, FIFA accepted a united bid from multiple countries rather than awarding the tournament to a single nation. Competitive exams often test knowledge of which countries are set to host upcoming World Cups and Olympic Games.

Given Data / Assumptions:
We are asked which combination of countries won the united bid to host the 23rd FIFA World Cup in 2026. The answer choices are:

• Brazil, France and Argentina
• Brazil, Mexico and Spain
• Spain, Portugal and Germany
• US, Mexico and Canada

We assume the learner is aware that this World Cup will be jointly hosted by nations in North America and must select the correct trio.

Concept / Approach:
FIFA decided that the 2026 World Cup would be hosted by a joint bid from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, collectively referred to as the United 2026 bid. This will be the first World Cup to feature an expanded 48 team format and to be hosted by three countries simultaneously. The other listed combinations include famous football nations but do not correspond to the officially selected host group for 2026. Therefore, the approach is to recall “United 2026” and associate it with US, Mexico, and Canada.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall that FIFA accepted a joint North American bid for the 2026 World Cup, not a single country host. Step 2: Remember that this bid involved the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Step 3: Scan the options and identify which one contains exactly these three countries. Step 4: Notice that only option d) lists US, Mexico and Canada together. Step 5: Select US, Mexico and Canada as the correct set of host countries.

Verification / Alternative check:
Verification can be done by recalling key facts about the 2026 tournament: it will have matches across stadiums in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, and many articles refer to it as the first three nation World Cup. Brazil, France, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, and Germany are all historically strong footballing nations, but recent World Cups have had different hosts: for example, Brazil in 2014, Russia in 2018, and Qatar in 2022. None of the other combinations listed in the options match any official joint bid for 2026. The clear, repeated references to the “United 2026” bid from US, Mexico, and Canada confirm the correct answer.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Brazil, France and Argentina: Although they are top football nations, they did not submit a united bid to host 2026.

Brazil, Mexico and Spain: No such three country bid was approved for 2026 by FIFA.

Spain, Portugal and Germany: Spain and Portugal have discussed joint bids for other tournaments, but this is not the host group chosen for 2026.

Common Pitfalls:
Some candidates may see Brazil in the options and think of the 2014 World Cup, mistakenly mixing it with 2026. Others may remember talk of joint bids involving Spain and Portugal and assume they have already been selected. To avoid mistakes, specifically associate the year 2026 with the North American trio of US, Mexico, and Canada, remembering the phrase “United 2026”.

Final Answer:
The 23rd FIFA World Cup in 2026 will be hosted jointly by US, Mexico and Canada.