When does the World Cup 2026 start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament runs until July 19, 2026.

Where is the World Cup 2026 final?

The World Cup 2026 final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026. MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500.

How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?

The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from 32 in previous tournaments. Teams are drawn into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advancing to a Round of 32.

What are the World Cup 2026 host cities?

The 16 host cities are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. 11 cities are in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How do I get tickets to the World Cup 2026?

Tickets are available through FIFA's official ticketing platform and authorized resale partners including StubHub, SeatGeek, and Viagogo. Match Marker compares prices across all trusted platforms for every match.

June 11 — July 19, 2026

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48 teams. 104 matches. 16 host cities across the USA, Mexico & Canada. The biggest World Cup in history.

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Group Stage — Group AM1

Mexico vs South Africa

Thu, Jun 11 · 3:00 PM

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Group Stage — Group BM7

Canada vs Qatar

Fri, Jun 12 · 5:00 PM

BMO Field, Toronto

Group Stage — Group JM55

Argentina vs Jordan

Sat, Jun 13 · 8:30 PM

MetLife Stadium, New York

Group Stage — Group CM13

Brazil vs Haiti

Sat, Jun 13 · 8:30 PM

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Group Stage — Group DM19

USA vs Paraguay

Sun, Jun 14 · 5:30 PM

SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Group Stage — Group KM61

Portugal vs Colombia

Sun, Jun 14 · 8:30 PM

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Group Stage — Group IM49

France vs Norway

Mon, Jun 15 · 5:00 PM

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Group Stage — Group LM67

England vs Panama

Tue, Jun 16 · 1:00 PM

NRG Stadium, Houston

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