The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first time the World Cup is hosted by three nations and the first time the tournament expands to 48 teams.

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Key Details About the 2026 Hosts

United States

• The U.S. will host the majority of the matches, including the final, which is expected to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (near New York City).
• Other notable venues include:
  • SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
  • AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)

Canada

• This will be Canada’s first time hosting World Cup matches. The primary venue will be:
  • BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario), which will be expanded for the tournament.
• Vancouver was initially considered but withdrew from the bid.

Mexico

• Mexico will become the first country to host World Cup matches three times (after 1970 and 1986).
• The primary venues will be:
  • Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) – the only stadium to host two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986).
  • Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
  • Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)

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Tournament Format

• 48 teams will participate, up from 32 in previous tournaments.
• Teams will be divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top two from each group and the best eight third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.
• A total of 104 matches will be played, up from 64 in previous editions.

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Significance of the 2026 World Cup

• This will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries, showcasing the unity and collaboration between North American nations.
• It will also be the largest World Cup ever, with more teams and matches than any previous edition.
• The tournament is expected to break attendance and viewership records, given the massive stadiums and passionate fan bases in the host countries.

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