FIFA World Cup 2026: Official Tournament Guide
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be organised by FIFA and hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded format—48 teams and 104 matches—makes it the biggest World Cup in history.
Here you find a tournament-focused overview: host nations, format, and how to use our site to plan matches, cities, and travel.
Quick facts
- Organised by FIFA; hosted by USA, Canada, Mexico.
- 48 teams, 104 matches.
- 16 host cities; multiple stadiums already confirmed.
- Format includes group stage and round of 32.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026?
- The United States, Canada, and Mexico are jointly hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- What is the format of the 2026 World Cup?
- The tournament will have 48 teams. After the group stage, there will be a round of 32, then round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
- Which cities are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026?
- 16 cities across the three countries: 11 in the USA, 2 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico. See our host cities section for the full list and details.
- When does FIFA release the 2026 schedule?
- FIFA publishes the full fixture list in the run-up to the tournament. Our schedule page is updated to help you plan.