The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first edition to feature 48 teams and will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, near New York City.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on June 11, 2026 and runs through the final on July 19, 2026.
The tournament is hosted across 16 cities in the USA (11 venues), Canada (2) and Mexico (3).
For the first time, 48 national teams compete at the World Cup, up from 32 in previous editions.
Qualification is ongoing across all confederations. The host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico) qualify automatically.