17 days until kickoff

The World Meets In North America

June 11 to July 19, 2026. 48 teams. 104 matches. 16 cities across three countries. The biggest football party the planet has ever hosted.

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11 US cities 3 Mexico 2 Canada 48 teams
The hero striker, in full flight
● Countdown to kickoff

June 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

17
Days
04
Hours
32
Minutes
18
Seconds

Opening match · Mexico vs Opponent TBD

3
Countries hosting
48
Teams qualified
104
Matches scheduled
16
Cities · 39 days
● The hosts

Three countries. One tournament.

Host A

United States

11 cities · 78 matches

  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Kansas City
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • NY / NJ
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
Host B

Mexico

3 cities · 13 matches

  • Ciudad de México
  • Guadalajara
  • Monterrey
Host of the
Opening match · Jun 11
Host C

Canada

2 cities · 13 matches

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
First time
Host country debut
● The path to glory

Four phases. 39 days. One champion.

Group stage — celebration
01

Group Stage

Jun 11 — Jun 27
72 matches · 12 groups · every nation, a story
Round of 32 — captain dribbling
02

Round of 32

Jun 28 — Jul 3
16 matches · no second chances
Quarter & semi-finals — sprint
03

Quarters + Semis

Jul 4 — Jul 14
12 matches · from 16 to 4
The final — goalkeeper save
04

The Final

Jul 19
1 match · MetLife Stadium · 5B viewers
A packed stadium under floodlights

Where dreams come to life

Stadium TBD · July 19 · 2026
● The prize

Lift it. Or chase it for another four years.

The trophy

Eighteen pounds of solid gold. The single most coveted object in sport. Lifted once on July 19. Chased for another four years by every nation that came up short.

New York at sunset

Every city turns the colors of football

New York · Starting June 11
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When does it start and end?

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June 11, 2026 (opening match in Mexico City) to July 19, 2026 (final at MetLife Stadium).

How is the format different from previous World Cups?

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First-ever 48-team field, expanded from 32. A new "Round of 32" knockout phase has been added between the group stage and the round of 16. More matches, more groups, more drama.

Where can I watch?

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Local broadcast varies by country. Major US: Fox + Telemundo. Mexico: Televisa + TUDN. Canada: TSN + RDS. Check your regional listings closer to kickoff — we'll publish a full breakdown by region in May.

How do I get tickets?

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Phase 1 sales open through the official tournament ticketing portal. Watch for hospitality packages from select tour operators in each host country — those tend to bundle accommodation, transport, and seat access.

Is travel between host countries practical?

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Yes for fans willing to plan. Most fans pick one country (or two adjacent). Mexico ↔ US flights are 2–4 hours. US ↔ Canada are short hops. We'll publish multi-city routing guides as the draw confirms matchups.