Summary
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19. Recently, DR Congo and Iraq qualified, completing the lineup for the tournament which will occur in 16 cities across the three nations. The event will use a new format with 12 groups and a total of 104 matches.
Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- It will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- A total of 48 teams will compete, up from 32 teams in the previous tournament.
- DR Congo and Iraq were the last teams to qualify for the World Cup.
- The tournament will take place in 16 cities across three countries.
- There will be 104 matches played in total.
- The new format includes 12 groups of four teams each.
- The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
