The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is currently underway, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Co-hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this historic 23rd edition of the tournament is the largest ever. It features an expanded format of 48 national teams competing in a total of 104 matches.
ournament Schedule Overview
The 39-day football spectacle follows a continuous daily schedule of matches across North America:
Group Stage: June 11 – June 27
Round of 32: June 28 – July 3
Round of 16: July 4 – July 7
Quarter-finals: July 9 – July 11
Semi-finals: July 14 – July 15
Bronze Medal Match: July 18
World Cup Final: July 19, hosted at the New York New Jersey Stadium
Host Nations & Cities
Matches are distributed strategically across three regions to minimize team travel:
| Host Country | Host Cities / Stadiums |
|---|---|
| United States | Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle |
| Mexico | Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey |
| Canada | Toronto, Vancouver |
Key Tournament Facts
Expanded Field: The tournament format moved from 32 teams to 48 teams, adding a completely new Round of 32 knockout stage.Defending Champions: Argentina entered the tournament looking to protect their crown under the leadership of Lionel Messi.
Historic Milestones: Mexico's legendary Azteca venue became the first stadium in football history to host three separate World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, and 2026).
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