Dates and Host Nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history as the first tournament ever co-hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This groundbreaking edition will showcase football’s global spirit across North America, uniting fans from three countries in one unforgettable celebration of the game.

The tournament will kick off on 11 June 2026 with the opening match in Mexico City, while the final will take place on 19 July at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

This World Cup will also mark another major milestone — the competition is expanding from 32 to 48 teams for the very first time. The enlarged format means more nations, more matches, and a longer tournament, stretching over a record 39 days of football action.

It’s a remarkable evolution from the last time the United States hosted the event in 1994, when just 24 teams competed. Under the new format, the 2026 edition will feature 12 groups of four teams each, followed by an additional knockout stage — the brand-new Round of 32.

With three host nations, dozens of world-class venues, and a record number of matches, the 2026 World Cup promises to be the biggest and most inclusive tournament in football history.

But that raises one big question: Which cities will host the matches?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest and most wide-reaching edition in the tournament’s history — and it’s set to take place across 16 vibrant cities in three different countries.

In total, 11 host cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada will share the honor of welcoming the world’s best teams and fans next summer. Each location offers its own unique culture, stadium atmosphere, and footballing passion, promising a truly continental celebration of the beautiful game.

Here are the official 2026 World Cup host cities:

🇺🇸 United States (11 cities):
Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.

🇲🇽 Mexico (3 cities):
Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

🇨🇦 Canada (2 cities):
Toronto and Vancouver.

From the energy of Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca — which will host the tournament opener — to the grand finale at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, these cities will form the stage for an unforgettable World Cup journey. With matches spanning coast to coast and from the Pacific Northwest to Central Mexico, the 2026 World Cup is set to be the most geographically diverse in history — a true festival of global football across North America.