FIFA World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, and Host Cities

Tournament Overview

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd edition of the prestigious football tournament. It will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be hosted jointly by three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Group Stage Format

For the first time, the World Cup will feature 48 teams instead of 32. To accommodate the expansion, the group stage format has been reorganized into 16 groups of three teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

Host Cities and Fixtures

Canada

• Toronto
• Vancouver

Mexico

• Mexico City
• Guadalajara
• Monterrey

United States

• New York City
• Los Angeles
• Dallas
• Houston
• Kansas City
• Philadelphia
• Seattle
• Boston
• Miami
• Atlanta
• Nashville
• Orlando

The opening match of the tournament will be held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

Participating Teams

A total of 48 teams will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The teams will be divided into eight groups of six teams each. The draw for the group stage will be held in summer 2025.

Qualified Teams (as of December 2022)

• Canada
• Mexico
• United States