2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the twenty-third edition held jointly in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This historic tournament will be the first World Cup with 48 teams (expanded from 32), the first hosted by three nations, and will feature 104 matches across 16 stadiums in 16 cities. The tournament will last 39 days, making it the longest World Cup in history.

Mexico will become the first country to host the World Cup three times(1970, 1986, 2026), while Canada will host the men's tournament for the first time. The United States previously hosted in 1994. The opening match will be played at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, featuring Mexico vs South Africa. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.

The new format features 12 groups of 4 teams (Groups A through L), with the top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-place teams advancing to a new Round of 32. From there, the tournament follows traditional knockout stages: Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Third Place match, and Final. Argentina enters as defending champions after winning their third title in 2022. Four teams will make their World Cup debut: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. The draw was held on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.