FIFA World Cup 2026 to Feature 48 Teams in Canada, Mexico, and the USA

Host Cities, Game Dates, and Qualifiers Unveiled

16 Cities to Welcome Global Football Fans in 2026

WEB Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with host cities, game dates, and qualifiers. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will feature games played at Olympic venues in Canada and the USA. Here's the full list of the 16 host cities:

• Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
• Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
• USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey/New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle

FIFA has released the full match schedule for the World Cup 2026, which includes fixtures for all 104 games in the 48-team tournament. The format of the tournament will be announced in the coming months.

The expansion of the tournament to 48 teams has been a controversial decision, with some critics arguing that it will dilute the quality of the competition. However, FIFA believes that the expansion will increase the global appeal of the World Cup and give more countries a chance to experience the tournament.