πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

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

104
Total Matches
+40% from 2022
48
National Teams
16 more than 2022
16
Host Cities
Across 3 countries
39
Days of Football
Longest ever

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

1

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

2

Round of 32

32 qualified teams compete in single-elimination matches. Win or go home.

Total Matches: 16 matches

3

Round of 16 β†’ Quarter-Finals β†’ 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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Mexico

3 Host Cities

Guadalajara, Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Monterrey

13 Matches including Opening Ceremony

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Canada

2 Host Cities

Toronto, Vancouver

13 Matches including key group stage games

All 16 Host Cities

World-class venues across North America

Atlanta

USA

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Boston

USA

Gillette Stadium

Dallas

USA

AT&T Stadium

Guadalajara

Mexico

Estadio Akron

Houston

USA

NRG Stadium

Kansas City

USA

Arrowhead Stadium

Los Angeles

USA

SoFi Stadium

Mexico City

Mexico

Estadio Azteca

Miami

USA

Hard Rock Stadium

Monterrey

Mexico

Estadio BBVA

New York / New Jersey

USA

MetLife Stadium

Philadelphia

USA

Lincoln Financial Field

San Francisco

USA

Levi's Stadium

Seattle

USA

Lumen Field

Toronto

Canada

BMO Field

Vancouver

Canada

BC Place

Be Part of History

Don't miss your chance to witness the biggest World Cup ever. Let us help you secure tickets and plan your unforgettable journey.