Soccer World Cup 2026: USA, Canada & Mexico
The 2026 Soccer World Cup—known internationally as the FIFA World Cup—is coming to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If you call it soccer, you are in good company: North American fans use the same term.
This page is your entry point to dates, host cities, and how to plan tickets and travel for the biggest soccer event in the world.
Quick facts
- 2026 Soccer World Cup in USA, Canada, Mexico.
- Same tournament as the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- 16 host cities; June–July 2026.
- 48 teams, 104 matches.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the soccer World Cup the same as the FIFA World Cup?
- Yes. The Soccer World Cup and the FIFA World Cup are the same tournament. In North America it is often called the soccer World Cup.
- When is the soccer World Cup 2026?
- The 2026 tournament is in June and July 2026, in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Where is the 2026 soccer World Cup?
- In 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. See our host cities page for the full list.