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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

Who were last season's champions and top goalscorer of the FIFA World Cup?
Last year’s FIFA World Cup champions were Spain and the top goalscorer was Kylian Mbappe with 8 goals.
Which team has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Brazil won the most FIFA World Cup titles with 5 wins.
Who are the current FIFA World Cup team of the week top stars?
The top performers of the FIFA World Cup this week are Pedro Porro (Spain), Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Declan Rice (England)
Where the FIFA World Cup final will be played?
FIFA World Cup final will be played on MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
Where to watch FIFA World Cup live in Ohio (USA)?
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.
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