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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just around the corner, set to be the largest and most expansive edition in history. Hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

​Following the final qualifying matches on March 31, 2026, the field is officially set.

Tournament Quick Facts

  • Total Teams: 48 (Expanded from 32).

  • Matches: 104 in total.

  • Host Cities: 11 in the US, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
  • Opening Match: June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (Mexico vs. South Africa).

  • The Final: July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Key Details

​The 2026 tournament will be the biggest in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across North America.

Important Dates

  • Opening Match: June 11, 2026 (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
  • USA Opening Match: June 12, 2026 (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles)
  • Canada Opening Match: June 12, 2026 (BMO Field, Toronto)
  • The Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)

New Tournament Format

  • 48 Teams: Expanded from the traditional 32-team format.
  • 12 Groups: Each group contains 4 teams.
  • Round of 32: A new knockout stage has been added. The top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-place finishers, will advance.
  • Total Duration: The tournament will last 39 days.

Host Cities

  • United States: New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Boston.
  • Mexico: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
  • Canada: Vancouver and Toronto.

Latest News

  • Match Schedule: FIFA has confirmed that the semi-finals will be hosted in Dallas and Atlanta.
  • Travel Hubs: Teams will be clustered in regional "pods" during the group stages to minimize cross-continental travel for players and fans.
  • Final Squads: All nations are expected to submit their final rosters by the end of May 2026.






  • Newcomers & Returns: Curaçao has made history as the smallest nation ever to qualify. DR Congo returns after a 52-year absence, and Iraq returns for the first time in 40 years.

  • The "Home" Teams: The USA, Mexico, and Canada all qualified automatically as hosts. The USA will play its opening match on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles against Paraguay.

  • Final Squads: All participating nations must submit their final 26-man rosters by May 30, 2026.

Host City Breakdown

  • United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle.

  • Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.

  • Canada: Toronto, Vancouver.


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