The men’s World Cup is held every four years. The cycle has been standard since the tournament began in 1930, with the only breaks caused by World War II.

Quick Scoop

  • Frequency: every 4 years.
  • Main exception: the 1942 and 1946 tournaments were canceled.
  • Next men’s World Cup: 2026.

Simple example

If one World Cup is in 2022, the next is in 2026, then 2030, and so on.

The men’s tournament is separate from the women’s World Cup, which is also held on a four-year cycle.