Your complete guide
to the 2026 World Cup
City guides, stadium info, match schedules, and visitor tips for all 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Quick answers
World Cup 2026 - the basics
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 - 39 days, the longest World Cup ever. The Opening Match is at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) on June 11 and the Final is at MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey) on July 19.
Where is the World Cup 2026 being played?
Across three host countries (USA, Canada, Mexico) in 16 host cities and 16 stadiums - the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations. The USA hosts 78 of the 104 matches; Mexico and Canada host 13 each. All knockout matches from the Round of 32 onward are in the USA.
How does the new 48-team format work?
48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a brand-new Round of 32 - the first ever at a World Cup. From there it's standard knockout: Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semi-finals, 3rd Place playoff, Final. Format guide →
When do tickets go on sale?
FIFA sells tickets in five sequential phases: Visa Presale Draw, Random Selection Draw, First-Come-First-Served, Last-Minute Sales, and the ongoing FIFA Resale Hub. Buy only at FIFA.com/tickets - the FIFA Resale Hub is the only legitimate secondary market. Tickets guide →
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The biggest World Cup ever
48 teams competing for the first time in history - the largest World Cup ever held.
3 host nations across North America, spanning thousands of miles between venues.
16 world-class stadiums from Estadio Azteca to SoFi Stadium - a list like no other.
Choose Your City
Full visitor guides for all 16 cities - transport, neighbourhoods, stadiums, and tips.
United States
New York / New Jersey
10MetLife Stadium
82,500 seats
Los Angeles
7SoFi Stadium
70,240 seats
Dallas
10AT&T Stadium
92,967 seats
San Francisco Bay Area
4Levi's Stadium
68,500 seats
Miami
8Hard Rock Stadium
65,326 seats
Seattle
5Lumen Field
68,740 seats
Boston
9Gillette Stadium
65,878 seats
Philadelphia
7Lincoln Financial Field
67,594 seats
Kansas City
5Arrowhead Stadium
76,416 seats
Atlanta
10Mercedes-Benz Stadium
71,000 seats
Houston
9NRG Stadium
72,220 seats
Mexico
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Long-form guides
Results
World Cup 2026 Recap: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Pre-tournament friendly results from Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 5 matches played, 2 between WC qualifiers. Full scoreline table and what it means for the tournament.
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Results
World Cup 2026 Recap: Monday, June 1, 2026
Pre-tournament friendly results from Monday, June 1, 2026. 7 matches played, 2 between WC qualifiers. Full scoreline table and what it means for the tournament.
3 min read
Results
World Cup 2026 Recap: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Pre-tournament friendly results from Sunday, May 31, 2026. 9 matches played, 3 between WC qualifiers. Full scoreline table and what it means for the tournament.
3 min read
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