2026 FIFA World Cup - News, Schedule, Teams & Updates | WorldCup2026Hub

June 11 — July 19, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

The biggest edition in history — 48 teams, 16 host cities, 3 nations. Experience the beautiful game like never before across the United States, Mexico & Canada.

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NEW 48 teams confirmed for the expanded tournament format

16 host cities announced across USA, Mexico & Canada

Argentina enters as defending champions

LIVE Ticket sales phase 2 coming soon

MetLife Stadium to host the Final on July 19

Expected 5+ million fans across all venues

NEW 48 teams confirmed for the expanded tournament format

16 host cities announced across USA, Mexico & Canada

Argentina enters as defending champions

LIVE Ticket sales phase 2 coming soon

MetLife Stadium to host the Final on July 19

Expected 5+ million fans across all venues

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About the Tournament

The Biggest World Cup In History

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this historic event will span across 16 cities and feature 104 matches over 39 days.

With the opening match in Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the 2026 World Cup promises to be the most spectacular celebration of football the world has ever seen.

48 Teams

16 Cities

104 Matches

Venues

Host Cities & Stadiums

16 world-class venues across three nations will host the greatest football tournament ever.

New York / New Jersey

🏟️ MetLife Stadium

Capacity: 82,500 — Final Venue

Los Angeles

🏟️ SoFi Stadium

Capacity: 70,240

Dallas

🏟️ AT&T Stadium

Capacity: 80,000

Miami

🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium

Capacity: 65,326

Mexico City

🏟️ Estadio Azteca

Capacity: 87,523 — Opening Match

Toronto

🏟️ BMO Field

Capacity: 45,736

San Francisco Bay Area

🏟️ Levi's Stadium

Capacity: 68,500

Guadalajara

🏟️ Estadio Akron

Capacity: 46,355

Latest Updates

World Cup News & Stories

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, qualifiers, and behind-the-scenes coverage.

Breaking

Dec 15, 2024 5 min read

Historic 48-Team Format: Everything You Need to Know

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, 48 national teams will compete in the tournament. Learn about the new group stage format with 12 groups of four teams and an expanded knockout round.

Qualifiers

Dec 10, 2024 7 min read

Qualification Update: Which Teams Have Secured Their Spots?

Follow the road to the 2026 World Cup with our comprehensive qualification tracker. From UEFA playoffs to CONMEBOL standings, see which nations are on track for glory.

Venues

Dec 5, 2024 4 min read

Stadium Upgrades: Preparing World-Class Venues for 2026

From MetLife Stadium's renovation to Estadio Azteca's historic upgrades, discover how the 16 host venues are being transformed for the greatest sporting event on earth.

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