⚽ World Cup 2026
USA · Canada · Mexico
The biggest one yet.
48 teams. 16 host cities. 104 matches across three nations. Kicks off June 11, 2026 in Mexico City and ends in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
📊 By the numbers
A tournament of firsts and records.
Host nations
First ever World Cup co-hosted by three countries — USA, Canada and Mexico.
Host cities
From Vancouver to Miami, Mexico City to Toronto — coast-to-coast football.
Teams
Expanded format. 12 groups of 4. The biggest World Cup ever staged.
Matches
Up from 64 in Qatar 2022. More football than any World Cup in history.
Days
June 11 → July 19, 2026. The final at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey.
Trophy
One golden cup. Argentina arrives as the defending champion. Who's next?
🏙️ Host cities
The 16 stages where the drama unfolds.
🧠 How it works
New 48-team format explained in three steps.
Group stage
12 groups of 4 teams play round-robin. Top 2 from every group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance — 32 teams continue.
Knockouts
Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals. Single elimination, extra time and penalties if level.
The Final
July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. One match. One champion.
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