The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest football tournament in history. For the first time, three countries will host the World Cup together, and more teams will take part than ever before.
When will FIFA World Cup 2026 start and end?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will start in June 2026 and end in July 2026.
The tournament will last for about one month.
Which countries will host FIFA World Cup 2026?
FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by three countries:
- United States (USA)
- Canada
- Mexico
Matches will be played in different cities and stadiums across these three countries.
How many teams will play in FIFA World Cup 2026?
A total of 48 national teams will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
This is an increase from previous World Cups, which had only 32 teams. More countries will get the chance to play on the world stage.
Group stage format
The tournament format will be:
- 12 groups
- 4 teams in each group
- Top 2 teams from each group will qualify
- Plus 8 best third-placed teams
These teams will move to the Round of 32, followed by knockout matches.
Match venues and host cities
United States (USA)
- New York / New Jersey
- Los Angeles
- Dallas
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Seattle
- San Francisco
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Kansas City
- Houston
Canada
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
馃憠 The final match is expected to be held in the United States.
FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule
The official match schedule
Expected timeline:
- Group stage: Mid-June 2026
- Knockout stage: Late June 2026
- Final match: July 2026
FIFA will publish the full match fixtures before the tournament begins.
| Name/Name | |
| Friday 12 June 2026 Mexico  Vs  South AfricaTime 01.00. First Stage. Group A. Mexico City Stadium | Korea  VsTime 08.00 First Stage. Group A Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) |
Canada  01:00 ITA/NIR/WAL/BIHFirst Stage路 Group B路 Toronto Stadium(Toronto) | USA 07:00  ParaguayFirst Stage路 Group D路 Los Angeles Stadium |
| Usa / Paragua | |
| C么te d’Ivoire v Ecuador | |
| Germany v Cura莽ao | |
| Netherlands v Japan | |
| Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine v Tunisia | |
| Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | |
| Spain v Cabo Verde | |
| IR Iran v New Zealand | |
| Belgium v Egypt | |
Why FIFA World Cup 2026 is special
- First World Cup hosted by three countries
- First World Cup with 48 teams
- More matches and more excitement
- New teams and new football stars
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a historic football event. With more teams, more matches, and three host countries, fans around the world can expect an unforgettable tournament.