FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. It will be the largest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams instead of 32, with matches played across 16 cities in the three host countries.Key Facts
- The World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32 since 1998.
- The US, Canada, and Mexico automatically qualified as hosts; the other 45 teams qualified through regional competitions.
- The tournament has 12 groups of four teams; 32 teams will move on to the knockout stage.
- There will be 104 matches total: 72 in group stages and 32 in knockout rounds.
- The US will host 78 matches in 11 stadiums; Mexico and Canada will host 13 matches each.
- The opening match is on June 11 in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa.
- The final takes place on July 19 at the New York/New Jersey stadium with a crowd of 82,500.
- The winning team will receive $50 million, a record increase from previous tournaments.
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