The Biggest World Cup Ever
June 11 - July 19, 2026
History will be made as three nations unite to host the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup
What Makes 2026 Historic
This World Cup breaks all the records
First Tri-Nation Host
The first World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This historic collaboration brings together North America's passion for football.
Expanded 48-Team Format
For the first time ever, 48 national teams will compete (up from 32). This means more countries, more matches, and more opportunities to witness football history.
World-Class Stadiums
16 state-of-the-art venues including the legendary Estadio Azteca, ultra-modern SoFi Stadium, and the massive MetLife Stadium which will host the final.
Tournament Format
Understanding the new 48-team structure
Group Stage
12 Groups of 4 Teams
48 teams divided into 12 groups (Groups A-L). Each team plays 3 matches in the group stage.
32 Teams Advance
Top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-place teams qualify for the knockout rounds.
Total Group Stage Matches: 72 matches
Round of 32
32 qualified teams compete in single-elimination matches. Win or go home.
Total Matches: 16 matches
Round of 16 → Quarter-Finals → Semi-Finals
The final 16 teams battle through knockout rounds: Round of 16 (8 matches), Quarter-Finals (4 matches), and Semi-Finals (2 matches).
Total Matches: 14 matches
Third Place & Final
July 19, 2026 - MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
The culmination of the tournament at one of the world's largest stadiums with 82,500 fans witnessing the crowning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion.
Three Nations, One Historic Tournament
United States
11 Host Cities
Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
60 Matches including the Final
Mexico
3 Host Cities
Guadalajara, Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Monterrey
13 Matches including Opening Ceremony
Canada
2 Host Cities
Toronto, Vancouver
13 Matches including key group stage games
All 16 Host Cities
World-class venues across North America
Atlanta
USAMercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston
USAGillette Stadium
Dallas
USAAT&T Stadium
Guadalajara
MexicoEstadio Akron
Houston
USANRG Stadium
Kansas City
USAArrowhead Stadium
Los Angeles
USASoFi Stadium
Mexico City
MexicoEstadio Azteca
Miami
USAHard Rock Stadium
Monterrey
MexicoEstadio BBVA
New York / New Jersey
USAMetLife Stadium
Philadelphia
USALincoln Financial Field
San Francisco
USALevi's Stadium
Seattle
USALumen Field
Toronto
CanadaBMO Field
Vancouver
CanadaBC Place
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