World Cup 2026: Schedule, groups, host cities and more
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has started in North America with 48 teams competing. Matches are held in cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with the group stage beginning on June 11 and the U.S. team playing its first game on June 12.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams, up from 32 in 2022.
- The tournament begins June 11, 2026, with Mexico hosting South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- There are 12 groups, each with 4 teams; each team plays 3 matches in the group stage.
- The top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-place teams, move on to the knockout rounds.
- The U.S. Men's National Team is in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey.
- The U.S. plays its first match on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in California against Paraguay.
- Host cities in the U.S. include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- The knockout rounds begin July 4, with quarterfinals in Boston, Inglewood (California), Miami Gardens, and Kansas City.
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