FIFA World Cup 2026β„’

The World Comes to North America

48 nations. 104 matches. 16 host cities.
June 11 - July 19, 2026

Kickoff In

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United States
11 cities
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Mexico
3 cities
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Canada
2 cities
Opening Ceremony

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico

June 11, 2026

The only stadium to host two World Cup finals returns for an historic third tournament.

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Final

MetLife Stadium

New York / New Jersey, USA

July 19, 2026

The largest metro area in North America hosts the biggest match on the planet.

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16 Host Cities Across 3 Nations

From the beaches of Miami to the mountains of Vancouver, experience the World Cup across North America's most iconic venues.

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Canada

2 venues

The Biggest World Cup Ever

For the first time, 48 nations will compete in the expanded tournament format.

48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Host Cities
39
Days

Tournament Structure

1

Group Stage

12 groups of 4 teams. Top 2 advance, plus 8 best third-place teams.

2

Round of 32

32 teams compete in single-elimination knockout rounds.

3

Knockout Rounds

Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and Semi-finals.

The Final

MetLife Stadium, New York. July 19, 2026.

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