2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026

Your Quick Guide to the 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest tournament in history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Host Cities
3
Host Countries

Tournament Dates

The tournament runs from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026. The opening match will be played in Mexico City, and the final will take place in New York / New Jersey.

New Format

For the first time, the World Cup will feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-place teams will advance to the knockout stage.

Host Countries

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, making it the first edition in history shared by three countries.

Host Cities

Matches will be played in 16 cities across North America, including some of the most iconic stadiums in world football.

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston
Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey
Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
Toronto, Vancouver

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