What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football championship. It is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico across 16 cities from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This is the first World Cup to feature 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, expanded from 32 teams in previous editions. The tournament begins with a group stage of 12 groups of 4 teams each, followed by a knockout round starting at the Round of 32. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

World Cup 2026 Groups

How Many Teams Are in World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 national teams from all six continental confederations: UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), CONCACAF (North/Central America), CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia), and OFC (Oceania). Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.

Where Is World Cup 2026 Being Held?

The tournament is hosted across 7 venues in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Host cities include Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Boston, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more. The opening match takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and the final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

World Cup 2026 Venues

• SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
• AT&T Stadium, Dallas
• Rose Bowl, Pasadena
• Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
• BC Place, Vancouver
• MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
• Gillette Stadium, Boston

All 48 Teams

• 🇲🇽 Mexico — Group A
• 🇿🇦 South Africa — Group A
• 🇰🇷 South Korea — Group A
• 🇨🇿 Czechia — Group A
• 🇨🇦 Canada — Group B
• 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina — Group B
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Group B
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland — Group B
• 🇧🇷 Brazil — Group C
• 🇲🇦 Morocco — Group C
• 🇭🇹 Haiti — Group C
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland — Group C
• 🇺🇸 United States — Group D
• 🇵🇾 Paraguay — Group D
• 🇦🇺 Australia — Group D
• 🇹🇷 Türkiye — Group D
• 🇩🇪 Germany — Group E
• 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast — Group E
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador — Group E
• 🇨🇼 Curaçao — Group E
• 🇸🇪 Sweden — Group F
• 🇯🇵 Japan — Group F
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands — Group F
• 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Group F
• 🇧🇪 Belgium — Group G
• 🇪🇬 Egypt — Group G
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Group G
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand — Group G
• 🇪🇸 Spain — Group H
• 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde — Group H
• 🇺🇾 Uruguay — Group H
• 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Group H
• 🇫🇷 France — Group I
• 🇸🇳 Senegal — Group I
• 🇮🇶 Iraq — Group I
• 🇳🇴 Norway — Group I
• 🇦🇷 Argentina — Group J
• 🇩🇿 Algeria — Group J
• 🇦🇹 Austria — Group J
• 🇯🇴 Jordan — Group J
• 🇵🇹 Portugal — Group K
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo — Group K
• 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Group K
• 🇨🇴 Colombia — Group K
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — Group L
• 🇭🇷 Croatia — Group L
• 🇬🇭 Ghana — Group L
• 🇵🇦 Panama — Group L