The 2026 FIFA WC will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and the first to be hosted by three nations.

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Key Details

Dates

• Start Date: June 11, 2026
• Final Date: July 19, 2026
• The tournament will last 39 days, with a total of 104 matches played across the three host countries.

Host Cities and Venues

The matches will be held in 16 cities across the three host nations. Here’s a breakdown:

United States (11 Cities)

1. New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
2. Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
3. Dallas – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
4. San Francisco Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
5. Miami – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
6. Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
7. Seattle – Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
8. Houston – NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
9. Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
10. Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
11. Boston – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)

Canada (2 Cities)

1. Toronto – BMO Field (Toronto, ON)
2. Vancouver – BC Place (Vancouver, BC)

Mexico (3 Cities)

1. Mexico City – Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
2. Guadalajara – Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
3. Monterrey – Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)

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Tournament Format

• 48 teams will participate, divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each.
• The top two teams from each group, plus the best eight third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage (round of 32).
• A total of 104 matches will be played, up from 64 in previous editions.

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Significance

• This will be the largest World Cup ever, with more teams and matches than any previous tournament.
• It will also be the first World Cup hosted across three countries, showcasing the unity and collaboration between North American nations.
• The final is expected to be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

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