8 frequently asked questions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The 2026 World Cup is hosted by three countries: the United States (11 venues), Mexico (3 venues), and Canada (2 venues), for a total of 16 stadiums.
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, expanded from 32. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4.
48 teams in 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout round.
The 2026 World Cup Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.
The 11 US host cities are: New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, Kansas City, and Boston.
Tickets will be available through FIFA.com. A lottery-based application system is expected. Prices are anticipated to range from $50 for group stage to $600+ for the final.
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties (4-2) after a 3-3 draw in the final. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball.