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When and where is the World Cup 2026?

When and where is the World Cup 2026?

The 2026 FIFA WC will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and the first to be hosted by three nations.

Key Details

Dates

  • Start Date: June 11, 2026
  • Final Date: July 19, 2026
  • The tournament will last 39 days, with a total of 104 matches played across the three host countries.

Host Cities and Venues

The matches will be held in 16 cities across the three host nations. Here’s a breakdown:

United States (11 Cities)
  1. New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
  2. Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
  3. Dallas – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
  4. San Francisco Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
  5. Miami – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
  6. Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
  7. Seattle – Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
  8. Houston – NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
  9. Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
  10. Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
  11. Boston – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)
Canada (2 Cities)
  1. Toronto – BMO Field (Toronto, ON)
  2. Vancouver – BC Place (Vancouver, BC)
Mexico (3 Cities)
  1. Mexico City – Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
  2. Guadalajara – Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
  3. Monterrey – Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)

Tournament Format

  • 48 teams will participate, divided into 12 groups of 4 teams each.
  • The top two teams from each group, plus the best eight third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage (round of 32).
  • A total of 104 matches will be played, up from 64 in previous editions.

Significance

  • This will be the largest World Cup ever, with more teams and matches than any previous tournament.
  • It will also be the first World Cup hosted across three countries, showcasing the unity and collaboration between North American nations.
  • The final is expected to be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

If you’d like more details about specific venues, the schedule, or the teams to watch, let wcqualifiers.com know!

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