2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. That 39-day window covers a 48-team group stage, a 32-team knockout bracket, a third-place match, and the Final in New York / New Jersey—use our schedule hub for every kickoff in Eastern Time.

FIFA co-hosts the event in North America across sixteen cities: eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. Our host-city guides list stadiums, transit, and how many matches each location receives so travellers can plan multi-city trips.

There are 48 national teams, organised as twelve groups of four—an increase from the 32-team format used in 2022. The top two in each group advance automatically, and the eight best third-place teams complete a 32-side knockout bracket.

Fans will see 104 matches in total: 72 during the round-robin group stage and 32 more across the knockouts, including the third-place game one day before the Final. WorldCupHub mirrors FIFA’s slotting for dates, cities, and bracket placeholders as the draw is confirmed.

The Final is at MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey) on July 19, 2026.

Buy only through the official FIFA ticket portal at FIFA.com/tickets, which runs phased sales (lottery, first-come-first-served, and late windows).

Yes—entry rules depend on your passport and whether you are entering the US, Mexico, or Canada; check each government’s site early and use any FIFA Fan ID guidance issued for ticket holders.

The format is 12 groups of 4 (48 teams); the top two in each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout bracket.