๐ 2026 FIFA World Cup
United States • Canada • Mexico • 48 Teams • 104 Matches
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About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the tournament, hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time, the tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a Round of 32 knockout stage.
- Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- Host nations: USA, Canada, Mexico
- Teams: 48 (expanded from 32)
- Groups: 12 groups of 4 teams (A through L)
- Total matches: 104
- Opening match: Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Final: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Tournament Format
Group stage: 12 groups of 4 teams, each team plays 3 matches. Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
Advancing: Top 2 teams from each group (24) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Knockout stage: Single-elimination from Round of 32 through to the Final. Extra time and penalties if needed.
FAQ
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metropolitan area).How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams, expanded from 32. This is the first World Cup with 48 teams.How do teams advance from groups?
The top 2 from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.How is this tool different from other World Cup trackers?
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Match data is sourced from official schedules and updated regularly. Scores are shown as available.2026 FIFA World Cup at a Glance
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first with 48 teams. It runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico - the first World Cup staged across three nations. The live standings and schedule on this page are loaded in your browser; the facts below are always here, with or without them.
| Detail | 2026 World Cup |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 11 - July 19, 2026 |
| Host nations | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Teams | 48, expanded from 32 |
| Groups | 12 groups of 4 teams, A through L |
| Total matches | 104 |
| Advancing from the group stage | Top 2 from each group (24) plus the 8 best third-placed teams |
| Opening match | Mexico vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Final | July 19, 2026, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
The 16 host cities
| Host nation | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico City | Estadio Azteca |
| Guadalajara | Estadio Akron | |
| Monterrey | Estadio BBVA | |
| Canada | Toronto | BMO Field |
| Vancouver | BC Place | |
| United States | Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | |
| New York / New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Levi's Stadium | |
| Seattle | Lumen Field |
How the tournament works
In the group stage every team plays three matches, earning 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. The 32 teams that advance - the top two in each group plus the eight best third-placed teams - go into a single-elimination knockout stage from the Round of 32 through to the Final, with extra time and penalties if a tie is not settled.
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