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The biggest edition in history — 48 teams, 16 host cities, 3 nations. Experience the beautiful game like never before across the United States, Mexico & Canada.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this historic event will span across 16 cities and feature 104 matches over 39 days.
With the opening match in Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the 2026 World Cup promises to be the most spectacular celebration of football the world has ever seen.
16 world-class venues across three nations will host the greatest football tournament ever.
🏟️ MetLife Stadium
Capacity: 82,500 — Final Venue
🏟️ SoFi Stadium
Capacity: 70,240
🏟️ AT&T Stadium
Capacity: 80,000
🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium
Capacity: 65,326
🏟️ Estadio Azteca
Capacity: 87,523 — Opening Match
🏟️ BMO Field
Capacity: 45,736
🏟️ Levi's Stadium
Capacity: 68,500
🏟️ Estadio Akron
Capacity: 46,355
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, qualifiers, and behind-the-scenes coverage.
Breaking
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, 48 national teams will compete in the tournament. Learn about the new group stage format with 12 groups of four teams and an expanded knockout round.
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Qualifiers
Follow the road to the 2026 World Cup with our comprehensive qualification tracker. From UEFA playoffs to CONMEBOL standings, see which nations are on track for glory.
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Venues
From MetLife Stadium's renovation to Estadio Azteca's historic upgrades, discover how the 16 host venues are being transformed for the greatest sporting event on earth.
Read MoreWatch the latest official FIFA videos, city reveals, and promotional content.
Preview of potential group matchups based on qualification standings. Official draw coming in 2025.
United States (Host)
Germany
Japan
Costa Rica
Argentina 🏆
Netherlands
Nigeria
Saudi ArabiaMexico (Host)
France
South Korea
Cameroon
Brazil
Spain
Australia
Egypt
England
Portugal
Ghana
UruguayCanada (Host)
Italy
Colombia
Senegal
