World Cup 2026 country domains: every ccTLD on offer

fromKatrin Hrubesch|2–3 min. read time

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The world's biggest soccer tournament is in full swing, with 48 nations competing against each other, more than ever before. Yet each of these countries is represented not only on the field but also online, with its country domain ending.

We are taking the 2026 World Cup as an opportunity to introduce these country-code top-level domains in more detail and to offer them at a special price for the duration of the tournament.

The ccTLDs on offer 

Throughout the entire tournament, from June 11 to July 19, you can get domains with the country endings of all participating nations at a reduced price, with an average discount of 30 percent. Here is the complete overview:

What exactly is a country domain (ccTLD)? 

The abbreviation ccTLD stands for country code top-level domain and refers to a country-specific domain ending. It consists of the two-letter country code of the respective country, based on the international ISO 3166 standard. For example, .de belongs to Germany, .fr to France and .jp to Japan. Worldwide, there are more than 300 of these country domains.

In addition to their ccTLD, some countries also have further domain endings on the second level, such as .com.gh for Ghana or .co.za for South Africa.

Through the part placed in front, such second-level domains (SLDs) can signal the purpose of a site, similar to .com or .org. In some countries, foreign individuals can only register a second-level domain, but not the basic country ending.

The various country domain endings come with registration requirements of differing strictness. Some ccTLDs are freely available, while others require a residence or registered business address in the respective country. For these cases, our trustee service provides a local contact, so that such domains can be registered even without your own presence on site.

What are the advantages of ccTLDs? 

A ccTLD is tailored to a specific market and addresses the target audience within a country directly. Because country endings are widely recognized, they appear familiar and trustworthy to local visitors. Search engines also treat the country ending as an indication of a site's geographic focus and often make it appear more prominently within the respective country.

However, not every country domain is used exclusively in its country of origin. Some have become established beyond their original meaning, such as .co from Colombia, which is widely used internationally as a short alternative to .com.

Country endings can also be used to create what are known as domain hacks, where the domain name and the domain ending together form a word or a term. A well-known example is youtu.be, YouTube's short link using the Belgian ending .be.

How to register your domain 

Registering a domain takes only a few steps. First, use our domain check to see whether your desired ccTLD is still available with the name you want. Once you have found the right domain, add it to your basket and complete the registration. For most domains, registration happens in real time, so your domain is secured immediately afterwards. You can then connect it directly to hosting, email services and other tools.

Grab your preferred ending while the offer lasts. Kick-off was a while ago, but there is still plenty of time until the final.

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Katrin Hrubesch

Katrin, with her previous experience in web development, understands the many facets of the internet—from domains to websites and digital strategies. Since 2024, she has been a part of the INWX team and sharing her knowledge of web technologies, domains, and current industry trends on our blog.

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