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World Cup 2026
USA · Canada · Mexico
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history — the first edition with 48 nations competing across 104 matches, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage kicks off on June 11, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on July 19.
2026 Tournament Guide
The Expanded 48-Team Format
The 2026 World Cup marks a historic shift in the tournament's history. For the first time, 48 nations will compete on the global stage, up from the traditional 32-team format used since 1998. The competition will begin with a group stage consisting of 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a newly established Round of 32 knockout phase. This expansion guarantees more representation from across the globe while maintaining the high stakes of World Cup football.
Three Host Nations, 16 Host Cities
In another tournament first, the 2026 edition will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 104 matches will be distributed across 16 world-class venues. The USA will host the majority of the games across 11 cities, including New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami. Mexico will host matches in three cities—Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara—marking its third time hosting the tournament. Canada will host matches in Toronto and Vancouver, bringing the World Cup to Canadian soil for the very first time.
Tournament Timeline & Key Dates
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, making it the first stadium to ever host three World Cup opening matches. The group stage will run through June 27, featuring an intense daily schedule of up to six matches per day to accommodate the expanded format. The knockout rounds commence on June 28, culminating in the historic final. On July 19, 2026, the champions of the world will be crowned at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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