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FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026

Canada, Mexico, and the United States host the first 48-team FIFA World Cup.

48Teams
12Groups
104Matches
3Hosts
Kickoff Countdown
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Format

Tournament Overview

2026

Opening Match

June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

Final

July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

New Format

48 teams split into 12 groups of 4, followed by a larger knockout bracket.

Host Nations

United States, Canada, and Mexico share the biggest World Cup stage.

United States flagUnited States11 cities
Canada flagCanada2 cities
Mexico flagMexico3 cities
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