2026 FIFA Men's World Cup: Schedule, Locations, and Teams Revealed
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been announced, featuring 104 matches across 11 cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. The U.S. cities hosting games include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle. The final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a kickoff time of 3 p.m. EDT.
The World Cup groups were drawn in front of notable figures like President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The tournament's governing body, FIFA, considered travel logistics and broadcast schedules in determining the schedule and locations for the matches. The tournament will be the largest World Cup ever, with 16 cities across three countries hosting games.
The USA will play three group games in June against Australia, Paraguay, and the winner of UEFA playoff C. The playoff spot will be decided among Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, and Kosovo in March 2026. The U.S. first-round games will be held in California, Seattle, and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026, with Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City against South Africa. The USA and Canada will start their games a day later in Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively. The group stage will run until June 27, followed by the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final on July 19.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup promises to be an exciting event with top teams competing across North America. Soccer fans can look forward to a thrilling tournament next summer, with matches scheduled in various cities and countries, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium. Stay tuned for more updates and information as the tournament approaches.