FIFA World Cup 2026
One trophy. 48 nations. The biggest World Cup in history across the United States, Mexico, and Canada — where passion unites a continent.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – What You Need to Know
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to be the time we have 48 teams playing and they will be divided into 12 groups. We will also have a Round of 32. You can find out what is happening on which date by looking at the match schedule. The first match is between Mexico and South Africa on June 11. It will be played at Estadio Azteca.
If you want to know more about the teams and how they were chosen you can look at the details for each of the 12 groups. There are 16 stadiums in total where the matches will be played and these stadiums are located in three places. We have listed all the details about the stadiums in the venues section. The teams that will be playing in the tournament were decided after the playoffs on March 31 2026.
You can find information about every team on the list of 48 teams. Things can change quickly once the match starts. If you want to get the scores you should look at the live scores. The teams that come in place in their group can still make it to the next round and we have explained how this works. You can see how the teams are doing by looking at the standings page.
The way you can watch the matches, on TV or online is different depending on where you live. If you want to know how you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in your country you can look at the broadcasting section.
Everything to Know About FIFA World Cup 2026
Tournament Format and Timeline
This FIFA World Cup 2026 event is going to happen over 39 days, in the United States and Mexico and Canada.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament now has 48 teams that are divided into 12 groups.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has a Round of 32 that starts after the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Then the classic knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin.
Group Stage and Knockout Path
The World Cup has eight groups and the eight best placed teams will also qualify. This creates a 32-team knockout bracket, for the World Cup for the first time.
Host Cities, Opener, and Final
The last game is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
There are sixteen places where the football games will be held.
The World Cup games will be played in the United States at 11 places in Mexico at 3 places and, in Canada at 2 places.
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups ⚽
48 Teams • 12 Groups
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule – Key Dates
| STAGE | DATES | MATCHES |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 11 – June 27, 2026 | 72 |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Round of 16 | July 3 – July 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 – July 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Semi-finals | July 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Third-place play-off | July 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | 1 |
🏆FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 VENUES
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums uses 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Estadio Azteca hosts the opener, and MetLife Stadium hosts the final in New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey will host the biggest match of the tournament — the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles
Capacity: 70,000+MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey
Capacity: 82,500
AT&T Stadium
Dallas
Capacity: 80,000+
NRG Stadium
Houston
Capacity: 72,000+
Levi’s Stadium
San Francisco
Capacity: 68,500
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta
Capacity: 71,000+
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City
Capacity: 76,000+
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia
Capacity: 69,000+
Lumen Field
Seattle
Capacity: 68,000+
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami
Capacity: 65,000+
Gillette Stadium
Boston
Capacity: 65,000+
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City
Capacity: 87,000+
Estadio Akron
Guadalajara
Capacity: 46,000+
Estadio BBVA
Monterrey
Capacity: 53,000+
BMO Field
Toronto
Capacity: 45,000+
BC Place
Vancouver
Capacity: 54,000+FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams
Every team card links directly to its national page with squad, group, and fixture coverage.
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FIFA World Cup 2026
🇺🇸 United States • 🇨🇦 Canada • 🇲🇽 Mexico | June 11 - July 19, 2026
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