It has been confirmed that 104 games are played in the 2026 World Cup, which is above 80, as each will have 12 group formats of four teams.
It has also been confirmed that the final will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, with full game schedule released as an opener at the prestigious Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
After the FIFA Council meeting before the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, it was agreed that the number of sports for the 2026 World Cup would increase and the format would change from the previous format of 16 groups of three teams.
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The top two teams of each group will pass, with eight best third -place team will also move forward in 32.
Below is everything you should know for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
What is 2026 World Cup schedule?
full schedule The World Cup for 2026 can be seen in graphic below and here are some noticeable takeaways:
– USMNT will play its group stage game again in LA, Seattle and then LA.
– The tournament’s initial game will see Mexico playing its initial group stage game on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
– Canada will play its early groups in Toronto
– On July 4, 2026, Philadelphia will have a final 16 game which is the 250th anniversary of Independence Day.
Where will the 2026 World Cup be?
The 2026 World Cup will be in three North American countries: United States, Mexico and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different countries and this will be the first time that the event will be selected in Canada. A total of 16 places will be used as host cities for the 2026 World Cup. There will be 11 in the US, 2 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico.
Additionally, the 2026 World Cup will begin an extended format with 48 teams featuring 32-split in 12 groups like 4 of 4.
2026 World Cup host city
USA (11)
Atlanta-Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston – Gillet Stadium
Dallas – AT and T Stadium
Houston – NRG Stadium
Canus City – Earohed Stadium
Los Angeles – Sophie Stadium
Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
New York/New Jersey – Metlife Stadium
Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
San Francisco – Levi’s Stadium
Seattle – Lumen Field
Canada (2)
Toronto – BMO Field
Vancouver – BC Place
Mexico (3)
Gwadaljara – Akron Stadium
Mexico City – Azteca Stadium
Montere – BBVA Stadium
When is 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from 8 June to 3 July.
How to see 2026 World Cup:
*All times are listed as ET
- When: 8 June 3, 2026 through July 3, 2026
- Location: USA, Canada, Mexico
- TV Channel in English: Fox
- Channel TV in Spanish: Telemundo, Universe, Peacock
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