FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Tickets & More

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the 23rd edition of the world’s most popular football tournament. The 2026 World Cup will feature a few changes in terms of teams and venues. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup — dates, venues, tickets, and more. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Dates

The upcoming championship takes place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It features 104 matches over 39 days. The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, concluding the most anticipated football tournament. 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

The full schedule was announced on December 6, 2025, unveiling pairings for non-host teams. The schedule by round includes: 

Group stage

• Matchday 1 — June 11–17
• Matchday 2 — June 18–23
• Matchday 3 — June 24–27

Knockout stage

• Round of 32 — June 28–July 3
• Round of 16 — July 4–7
• Quarterfinals — July 9–11
• Semifinals — July 14–15
• Match for third place — July 18
• Final — July 19

Here’s a full schedule by groups 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Venues

The 2026 edition is the first FIFA World Cup to be cohosted by three countries. The tournament will take place across sixteen cities — two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the USA.

Here’s the venue breakdown: 

• USA: Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium), and Seattle (Lumen Field)
• Mexico: Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) 
• Canada: Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place) 

AT&T Stadium in Dallas is the largest stadium in the NFL, with a seating capacity of over 82,000, expandable to over 100,000 with standing room. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is the largest stadium by seating capacity, with 82,500 permanent seats. SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has 70,000 seats, which can be expanded up to 100,000 for major events. 

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has a capacity of 87,523, making it the largest stadium in Latin America. The smallest venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is BMO Field, which has been expanded to 45,736 seats for the championship.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremonies

Following the expansion to three host countries, the tournament has three opening ceremonies — in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles, featuring live performances by global artists. 

Tyla, J Balvin, Danny Ocean, Maná, Alejandro Fernández, and more are set to perform at the opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11 at Estadio Banorte. The opening ceremony in Toronto takes place on June 12 at BMO Field, featuring Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, and more. The opening ceremony in Los Angeles also takes place on June 12 at SoFi Stadium and features Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Tyla, and more.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets

Ticket sales are available on the official FIFA World Cup website. Fans need to sign in to the website to purchase tickets. The Last-Minute Sales Phase began on April 1 and runs until July 19. The event also features hospitality packages. 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups

The 2026 World Cup marks a new format with an expansion from 32 to 48 teams. The total number of matches also increased from 64 to 104, making the 2026 edition significantly larger and more eventful. This is the first World Cup expansion since 1998. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan are set to debut at the World Cup, while Canada, Mexico, and the USA automatically qualified as host countries.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are: 

• AFC (9): Australia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan (debut)
• CAF (10): Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
• CONCACAF (6): Canada, Curaçao, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, United States
• CONMEBOL (6): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
• OFC (1): New Zealand
• UEFA (16): Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

2026 FIFA World Cup Prize Money

In 2026, the total prize pool is $871 million — almost twice as large as in previous competitions. Each team receives a $10 million qualification payment and a $2.5 million preparation fee in addition to prize money.

The prize money will be distributed among 48 teams in the following way:

• Champions — $50 million
• Runners-up — $33 million
• Third place — $29 million
• Fourth place — $27 million
• 5th–8th place — $19 million each
• 9th–16th place — $15 million each
• 17th–32nd place — $11 million each
• 33rd–48th place — $9 million each

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FAQ

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026? 

The tournament begins on June 11 and wraps up with the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19. The first opening ceremony takes place in Mexico City on June 11.

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026? 

For the first time in the championship’s history, three countries cohost the event — the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The matches will be held across 16 cities. 

How to buy tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026? 

Tickets are available for sale on the official FIFA website. Sales are open until July 19, offering last-minute tickets and hospitality packages.

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start? 

The opening ceremony takes place in three countries. Mexico City hosts the opening ceremony on June 11. Opening ceremonies in Toronto and Los Angeles are scheduled for June 12. 

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