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About FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest tournament in football history, expanding to a groundbreaking 48-team format. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition spans three nations for the very first time.
To stay on top of all the action as the tournament unfolds, be sure to follow the latest World Cup 2026 matches and keep track of how your favorite teams are performing via the updated World Cup 2026 standings.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Nations
With the expansion to 48 teams, more nations than ever are competing on the global stage. Here is the complete list of qualified countries heading into the tournament:
- CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean): Canada, Mexico, United States, Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama.
- CONMEBOL (South America): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- UEFA (Europe): Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Türkiye.
- CAF (Africa): Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.
- AFC (Asia): Australia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Uzbekistan.
- OFC (Oceania): New Zealand.
Tournament Schedule & Key Dates
The highly anticipated tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The expanded format guarantees a spectacular month of football, mapped out across the following dates:
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | 11–27 June 2026 |
| Round of 32 | 28 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Round of 16 | 4–7 July 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | 9–11 July 2026 |
| Semi-finals | 14 & 15 July 2026 |
| Third Place Play-off | 18 July 2026 |
| Final | 19 July 2026 |
Host Venues & Stadiums
The tournament will showcase 104 matches across 16 magnificent venues spanning three countries—11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The opening ceremony and match will take place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, whilst the showpiece final will be held at the impressive MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | Estadio Azteca | 83,264 |
| New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | 72,220 |
| Seattle | Lumen Field | 72,000 |
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | 70,000 |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | 68,756 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Levi's Stadium | 68,500 |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | 67,594 |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | 65,326 |
| Vancouver | BC Place | 54,500 |
| Monterrey | Estadio BBVA | 51,000 |
| Guadalajara | Estadio Akron | 46,355 |
| Toronto | BMO Field | 30,000 |
FIFA World Cup FAQ
Last year’s FIFA World Cup champions were Argentina and the top goalscorer was Kylian Mbappe with 8 goals.
Brazil won the most FIFA World Cup titles with 5 wins.
FIFA World Cup today’s matches are Sweden v Tunisia, Spain v Cabo Verde, Belgium v Egypt and Saudi Arabia v Uruguay
Argentina v Algeria
Discover where to watch FIFA World Cup live in Ohio (USA) by visiting Live Sports on TV Today. Find out which channels are broadcasting the matches and don’t miss any action from this exciting competition.
