The next FIFA World Cup in 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams (expanded from 32) and will include 104 matches. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Key details:

Host Cities: 16 cities across the three countries, including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Format: The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group and 8 best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Venues: Matches will be held in state-of-the-art stadiums, including iconic venues like the MetLife Stadium (USA), Estadio Azteca (Mexico), and BC Place (Canada).

This will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations and the second time Mexico hosts the tournament (after 1970 and 1986). The U.S. previously hosted in 1994, while Canada will host for the first time.