FIFA World Cup 2026
The biggest World Cup in history. 48 teams across 16 cities in 3 countries. 104 matches. June 11 – July 19, 2026.
48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Host Cities
12
Groups
39 days
Duration
Key Dates
🏟️ Estadio Azteca · Mexico City
🏟️ Multiple venues · 16 host cities
🏟️ Multiple venues · 12 host cities
🏟️ Multiple venues · 8 host cities
🏟️ Multiple venues · 4 host cities
🏟️ AT&T Stadium · Dallas
🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
🏟️ MetLife Stadium · New York/New Jersey
Groups
All teams →12 groups of 4 teams. Top 2 + 8 best 3rd-place advance to Round of 32.
Team Kits
All 42 qualified teams in their home colors.
Stadiums
16 venues across 3 countries, ranked by capacity.
🇺🇸 Dallas Stadium
KNOCKOUTDallas, TX · 8 matches · retractable roof
92,000
capacity
🇲🇽 Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, CDMX · 6 matches
83,000
capacity
🇺🇸 New York New Jersey Stadium
🏆 FINALNew York / New Jersey, NJ · 8 matches
82,500
capacity
🇺🇸 Kansas City Stadium
Kansas City, MO · 6 matches
76,416
capacity
🇺🇸 Atlanta Stadium
KNOCKOUTAtlanta, GA · 8 matches · retractable roof
75,000
capacity
🇺🇸 Houston Stadium
Houston, TX · 6 matches · retractable roof
72,220
capacity
🇺🇸 San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 6 matches
70,909
capacity
🇺🇸 Los Angeles Stadium
KNOCKOUTLos Angeles, CA · 7 matches · fixed roof
70,000
capacity
🇺🇸 Philadelphia Stadium
Philadelphia, PA · 6 matches
69,796
capacity
🇺🇸 Seattle Stadium
Seattle, WA · 6 matches
69,000
capacity
🇺🇸 Boston Stadium
Boston, MA · 6 matches
65,878
capacity
🇺🇸 Miami Stadium
KNOCKOUTMiami, FL · 7 matches
65,000
capacity
🇨🇦 Vancouver Stadium
Vancouver, BC · 7 matches · retractable roof
54,500
capacity
🇲🇽 Estadio BBVA
Monterrey, Nuevo León · 5 matches
53,500
capacity
🇲🇽 Estadio Akron
Guadalajara, Jalisco · 5 matches
48,000
capacity
🇨🇦 Toronto Stadium
Toronto, ON · 5 matches
45,500
capacity
Tournament Format
Group Stage
12 groups of 4. Top 2 + 8 best 3rd advance.
72 matches · June 11–25
Round of 32
32 teams in single-elimination knockouts.
16 matches · June 27–30
Round of 16
16 teams continue the knockout path.
8 matches · July 1–3
QF → Final
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, 3rd place & Final.
8 matches · July 4–19
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The opening match is June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams — expanded from 32. They're divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group plus the 8 best 3rd-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final will be held at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey Stadium during the tournament) on July 19, 2026. Capacity: 82,500.
Which countries host the 2026 World Cup?
Three countries: United States (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), and Canada (2 cities). This is the first World Cup hosted by three nations.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?
104 matches over 39 days — up from 64 matches in 2022. Teams reaching the final play 8 matches.
Data sourced from FIFA.com, API-Football, and verified public sources. Team colors are approximate. SeatNav is not affiliated with FIFA. Updated February 2026.