The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd men's World Cup and the first edition hosted across three nations — the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With 48 teams and 104 matches, it is the largest tournament ever. Use this guide alongside our match schedule, group standings, Golden Boot tracker, World Cup history, and latest news.
Why the 2026 World Cup is historic
For the first time, the world's biggest football tournament spans North America from coast to coast, culminating at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on .
- 48 nations — up from 32 at Qatar 2022
- 12 groups of four — Groups A through L
- 104 matches — group stage through the final
- Three host countries — USA, Mexico, and Canada
- Round of 32 before the round of 16 in the knockout phase
Host nations & cities
Matches are staged in world-class stadiums across North America. Canada hosts World Cup matches for the first time; the USA and Mexico return as co-hosts.
United States — 11 venues
Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York / New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle
Mexico — 3 venues
- Guadalajara — Estadio Akron
- Mexico City — Estadio Azteca
- Monterrey — Estadio BBVA
Canada — 2 venues
- Toronto — BMO Field
- Vancouver — BC Place
Key dates
- Tournament kickoff — group stage begins
- Group stage ends — Round of 32 starts
- Round of 16 and quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- World Cup Final
Tournament format
- Group stage — round-robin in 12 groups; top teams plus best third-placed sides advance.
- Round of 32 — 32 teams in single-elimination knockouts.
- Round of 16 → quarters → semis — winners progress to the final.
- Third-place match & final — tournament closes on 19 July 2026.
On this website
- Match scheduleScores, kick-offs & all fixtures
- Group standingsLive tables for Groups A–L
- Golden BootTop scorers, goals & assists
- World Cup historyEvery champion since 1930
- Breaking newsLatest football headlines
- FAQHosts, format, dates & more