The 2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything You Need to Know

About the Tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, also known as FIFA World Cup 26, will be the 23rd edition of the quadrennial international men's soccer championship.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, making it the first FIFA World Cup to be held across three countries.

Participating Teams

A total of 48 teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The host countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) will automatically qualify, while the remaining 45 teams will qualify through continental tournaments.

Host Cities

The 80 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States:

• Canada: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal
• Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
• United States: New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta

Game Dates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 8 to July 19, 2026.

Match Schedule

The full match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released by FIFA. The tournament will feature 104 matches, including the group stage, knockout stage, and final.

Final

The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026.