When Is the Next World Cup After 2026?
The current World Cup ends on July 19, 2026, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The next FIFA World Cup on the calendar is the 2027 Women's World Cup, hosted by Brazil — the first Women's World Cup staged in South America.
The next men's edition is 2030: a centenary tournament hosted mainly by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening celebration matches in South America to mark 100 years since Uruguay 1930.
Quick facts
- 2026 men's final: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- 2027: FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- 2030: men's World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco — the centenary edition.
- 2030 also includes matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to honour the 1930 original.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the next men's World Cup?
- 2030, hosted across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. The men's tournament stays on its four-year cycle.
- What is the next FIFA World Cup of any kind?
- The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil — the first time the women's tournament is held in South America.
- Why is the 2030 World Cup spread across so many countries?
- It marks 100 years since the first World Cup in Montevideo in 1930. FIFA paired the three main hosts with commemorative matches in South America, including at Uruguay's Estadio Centenario, the original final's venue.
- Is the 2026 World Cup over yet?
- Not yet — the knockout rounds run through mid-July, and the final is Sunday, July 19 in New Jersey. There is still live World Cup football to plan around this month.
- How frequently do World Cups come around now?
- Every four years for each tournament, but staggered: 2026 (men), 2027 (women), 2030 (men), 2031 (women). In practice a FIFA World Cup arrives somewhere roughly every two years.