Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup
Summary
The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will feature 48 teams and take place over 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- This will be the first World Cup with 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32.
- The tournament will last 39 days, the longest in history.
- Opening match: June 11, 2026, in Mexico City; Final match: July 19, 2026, in New Jersey.
- Sixteen cities will host matches: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
- The group stage draw will occur on December 5 in Washington, DC.
- Tickets range from $60 for early matches to $6,000 for the final, with dynamic pricing in place.
- Over 4.5 million fans entered a draw to purchase tickets in the first sales phase.
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