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June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
48 teams — expanded from 32 for the first time. This means 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-place teams advancing to a 32-team knockout round.
Co-hosted by USA (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), and Canada (2 cities). 16 venues total. Major US venues: MetLife Stadium (NJ), SoFi Stadium (LA), AT&T Stadium (Dallas), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami).
Through FIFA's official ticketing platform at FIFA.com. Sales happen in phases: lottery, first-come-first-served, and last-minute sales. Prices expected to range from $50 for group stage to $500+ for the final.
As co-hosts, the USA, Mexico, and Canada automatically qualify. Other teams qualify through their continental confederations (UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF, OFC). Qualification is ongoing through 2025-26.
104 matches over 39 days — significantly more than the 64 games in previous 32-team tournaments. This is due to the expanded format with 48 teams.