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FIFA World Cup
2026

The biggest tournament in football history is coming to North America. 48 teams, 3 nations, 104 matches — and you can watch every moment live.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 — North America

The 23rd FIFA World Cup heads to North America for the first time since 1994. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will co-host the largest edition of the tournament ever staged — with an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches.

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Host Nation
United States
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Host Cities
11
Stadiums
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Matches
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Final Venue
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Mexico
3
Host Cities
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Stadiums
13
Matches
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Opening Match
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Host Nation
Canada
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Host Cities
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Stadiums
13
Matches
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Quarter-Final

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks a historic expansion from 32 to 48 teams — the biggest format change in the tournament's 94-year history. The new structure features 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout round.

This means more nations than ever will experience the World Cup stage, including potential debutants from Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The expanded format guarantees every team a minimum of three group-stage matches, giving fans more football to enjoy.

Mexico becomes the first country to host three World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026), while Canada hosts men's World Cup matches for the very first time. The United States, which hosted in 1994, will stage the majority of games including the showpiece final.

The opening match will be played at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the cathedral of world football and venue for two previous World Cup openers. It's a fitting tribute to a nation that lives and breathes the beautiful game.

The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a capacity of over 87,000. It will be the biggest World Cup Final crowd since the legendary Maracanã in 2014.

"The 2026 World Cup will be a celebration of football on an unprecedented scale. North America is ready to welcome the world."

— Gianni Infantino, FIFA President

Why This World Cup Is Different

48 Teams — A First

The biggest expansion in World Cup history. More nations, more stories, more underdog moments that define the beautiful game.

Three Host Nations

For the first time, three countries share hosting duties — spanning the entire North American continent across 16 cities.

104 Matches

More football than any previous World Cup. The expanded knockout round adds an extra round of dramatic elimination matches.

16 Host Cities

From New York to Los Angeles, Mexico City to Vancouver — world-class venues across four time zones.

New Tournament Format

12 groups of 4, with the 8 best third-place teams advancing. More competitive group stages with less early elimination.

MetLife Final

The grand finale at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — expect 87,000+ fans and the biggest worldwide TV audience of 2026.

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Qualified Teams
104
Total Matches
16
Host Cities
39
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Dates & Kickoff Times

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Here are the key dates and final kickoff times across time zones.

Jun 11
Opening Match
Thursday — Estadio Azteca
Jul 19
Grand Final
Sunday — MetLife Stadium
Final Venue
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ

Final Match — Kickoff Times

Eastern Time
4:00 PM
ET (US)
Pacific Time
1:00 PM
PT (US)
UK Time
9:00 PM
BST
Central Europe
10:00 PM
CEST
Mexico City
2:00 PM
CST
Kickoff times are approximate and subject to confirmation by FIFA. Group stage times will vary. We recommend tuning in early.
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