The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico — the first World Cup ever co-hosted by three nations and the first with 48 teams. The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026 at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City and ends with the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- Total teams
- 48 (up from 32 in 2022)
- Total matches
- 104 matches over 39 days
- Host countries
- 🇺🇸 USA · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇲🇽 Mexico
- US host cities
- 11 cities across 9 states
- Opening match
- June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Final
- July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
The 11 US host cities
78 of the 104 World Cup matches will be played in the USA. Each US host city hosts between 6 and 9 matches.
| City | State | Stadium | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Georgia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 8 |
| Boston | Massachusetts | Gillette Stadium | 7 |
| Dallas | Texas | AT&T Stadium | 9 |
| Houston | Texas | NRG Stadium | 7 |
| Kansas City | Missouri | Arrowhead Stadium | 6 |
| Los Angeles | California | SoFi Stadium | 8 |
| Miami | Florida | Hard Rock Stadium | 7 |
| New York / New Jersey | New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 8 |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Lincoln Financial Field | 6 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California | Levi's Stadium | 6 |
| Seattle | Washington | Lumen Field | 6 |
Which US states host the World Cup?
Across the 11 US host cities, 9 US states are hosting:
- California (CA) — Los Angeles + San Francisco Bay Area (2 cities)
- Texas (TX) — Dallas + Houston (2 cities)
- Georgia (GA) — Atlanta
- Massachusetts (MA) — Boston
- Missouri (MO) — Kansas City
- Florida (FL) — Miami
- New Jersey (NJ) — New York / NJ (hosts the FINAL)
- Pennsylvania (PA) — Philadelphia
- Washington (WA) — Seattle
The 3 Canadian + 3 Mexican host cities
Outside the US, Toronto and Vancouver host in Canada, and Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey host in Mexico.
The Final — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
The Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — across the Hudson from Manhattan. With 82,500 seats, it's the largest US World Cup venue. Home of the NY Giants and NY Jets.
Tickets
Tickets are sold via FIFA.com/tickets. The first phase sold out in October 2025. Subsequent phases (random draws, team-specific allocations, hospitality) opened in early 2026. Average prices for group-stage matches: $60-$300. Final ticket prices: $1,000-$4,000 face value.
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Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. 11 US cities, 2 Canadian cities, and 3 Mexican cities host matches. The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
When is the 2026 World Cup Final?
July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (greater NYC area).
Which US city hosts the most matches?
Dallas (AT&T Stadium) — 9 matches. The next-most are Atlanta and Los Angeles with 8 each.
How many states are hosting?
9 US states: California (LA + SF Bay), Texas (Dallas + Houston), Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington.