The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be a historic tournament, marking the first time three nations co-host the event. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will jointly organize the 23rd edition of the World Cup, which will feature 48 teams for the first time. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 venues from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 World Cup is the first co-hosted by three countries.
- Matches will be held in 16 stadiums across 11 US cities, 3 Mexican cities, and 2 Canadian cities.
- The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium.
- The final will take place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
All Confirmed Venues
Due to FIFA naming rights regulations, all stadiums will use tournament-specific names. The following table lists the 16 venues with their capacities and locations:
- Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) – Mexico City – 83,000
- Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron) – Zapopan – 48,000
- Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA) – Guadalupe – 53,500
- New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) – East Rutherford – 82,500
- Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) – Arlington – 94,000
- Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) – Atlanta – 75,000
- Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) – Houston – 72,000
- Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium) – Kansas City – 73,000
- Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) – Inglewood – 70,000
- Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) – Miami Gardens – 65,000
- San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) – Santa Clara – 71,000
- Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) – Seattle – 69,000
- Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) – Foxborough – 65,000
- Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) – Philadelphia – 69,000
- Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) – Toronto – 45,000
- Vancouver Stadium (BC Place) – Vancouver – 54,000
Opening Match and Ceremonies
The opening match will be held at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026. This venue becomes the first to host three World Cup opening matches. Opening ceremonies will feature performances by renowned artists. The confirmed lineup includes Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná, and Tyla in Mexico City on June 11. On June 12, Los Angeles Stadium will host Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla, while Toronto Stadium will feature Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.
Group Stage Matches and Locations
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, South Africa
- Mexico vs. South Africa – Mexico City Stadium
- Korea Republic vs. Czechia – Guadalajara Stadium
- Mexico vs. Korea Republic – Guadalajara Stadium
- Czechia vs. South Africa – Atlanta Stadium
- Czechia vs. Mexico – Mexico City Stadium
- South Africa vs. Korea Republic – Monterrey Stadium
Group B: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Switzerland, Qatar
- Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Toronto Stadium
- Qatar vs. Switzerland – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
- Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Los Angeles Stadium
- Canada vs. Qatar – Vancouver Stadium
- Switzerland vs. Canada – Vancouver Stadium
- Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar – Seattle Stadium
Group C: Brazil, Scotland, Morocco, Haiti
- Brazil vs. Morocco – New York-New Jersey Stadium
- Haiti vs. Scotland – Boston Stadium
- Scotland vs. Morocco – Boston Stadium
- Brazil vs. Haiti – Philadelphia Stadium
- Scotland vs. Brazil – Miami Stadium
- Morocco vs. Haiti – Atlanta Stadium
Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
- USA vs. Paraguay – Los Angeles Stadium
- USA vs. Australia – Seattle Stadium
- Türkiye vs. USA – Los Angeles Stadium
- Australia vs. Paraguay – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
- Australia vs. Türkiye – Vancouver Stadium
- Türkiye vs. Paraguay – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
- Germany vs. Curaçao – Houston Stadium
- Germany vs. Ivory Coast – Toronto Stadium
- Ecuador vs. Curaçao – Kansas City Stadium
- Ecuador vs. Germany – New York-New Jersey Stadium
- Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador – Philadelphia Stadium
- Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao – Philadelphia Stadium
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Netherlands vs. Japan – Dallas Stadium
- Sweden vs. Tunisia – Monterrey Stadium
- Netherlands vs. Sweden – Houston Stadium
- Tunisia vs. Japan – Monterrey Stadium
- Japan vs. Sweden – Dallas Stadium
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands – Kansas City Stadium
Group G: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Egypt
- Iran vs. New Zealand – Los Angeles Stadium
- Belgium vs. Egypt – Seattle Stadium
- Belgium vs. Iran – Los Angeles Stadium
- Egypt vs. New Zealand – Vancouver Stadium
- Belgium vs. New Zealand – Vancouver Stadium
- Egypt vs. Iran – Seattle Stadium
Group H: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Cape Verde
- Spain vs. Cabo Verde – Atlanta Stadium
- Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay – Miami Stadium
- Spain vs. Saudi Arabia – Atlanta Stadium
- Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde – Miami Stadium
- Uruguay vs. Spain – Guadalajara Stadium
- Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia – Houston Stadium
Group I: France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal
- France vs. Senegal – New York-New Jersey Stadium
- Iraq vs. Norway – Boston Stadium
- Norway vs. Senegal – New York-New Jersey Stadium
- France vs. Iraq – Philadelphia Stadium
- France vs. Norway – Boston Stadium
- Senegal vs. Iraq – Toronto Stadium
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Argentina vs. Algeria – Kansas City Stadium
- Austria vs. Jordan – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
- Argentina vs. Austria – Dallas Stadium
- Algeria vs. Jordan – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
- Jordan vs. Argentina – Dallas Stadium
- Algeria vs. Austria – Kansas City Stadium
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan
- Portugal vs. DR Congo – Houston Stadium
- Uzbekistan vs. Colombia – Mexico City Stadium
- Colombia vs. DR Congo – Guadalajara Stadium
- Portugal vs. Uzbekistan – Houston Stadium
- DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan – Atlanta Stadium
- Colombia vs. Portugal – Miami Stadium
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
- England vs. Croatia – Dallas Stadium
- Ghana vs. Panama – Toronto Stadium
- England vs. Ghana – Boston Stadium
- Croatia vs. Panama – Toronto Stadium
- Panama vs. England – New York-New Jersey Stadium
- Croatia vs. Ghana – Philadelphia Stadium
Knockout Stage
Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3)
All matches in this round will be played in the United States. The matchups are determined by group stage results, with winners and runners-up advancing.
Round of 16 (July 4–7)
Matches will be held at Houston Stadium, Philadelphia Stadium, New York-New Jersey Stadium, Mexico City Stadium, Dallas Stadium, Seattle Stadium, Atlanta Stadium, and Vancouver Stadium.
Quarterfinals (July 9–11)
The quarterfinal venues are Boston Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, Miami Stadium, and Kansas City Stadium.
Semifinals (July 14–15)
The semifinals will take place at Dallas Stadium and Atlanta Stadium.
Bronze Final and Final (July 18–19)
The third-place match will be at Miami Stadium on July 18. The final will be held on July 19 at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
Additional Information
There is no FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for 2026. The 2026 World Cup is the major football event of the year. All host nations will play their group stage matches at home. The knockout stages, including quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, will be held exclusively in the United States.
Fans can watch the tournament via Fox Sports, Telemundo, CTV, TSN, and SBS, or follow live updates on the FIFA+ app.
