A Continental Carnival: The Historic FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is officially underway, shattering records as the largest, most ambitious tournament in football history. For the first time, three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—are co-hosting the event. Running from June 11 to July 19, this groundbreaking edition expands the competitive field from 32 to 48 national teams, treating fans across the globe to an unprecedented 104 matches over 39 days of elite drama.

The 16 Host Cities and Iconic Venues

To accommodate this massive expansion, the tournament spans 16 state-of-the-art stadiums clustered into three major geographic regions to streamline team travel.

Region	Host Cities & Official Venues
United States (11 venues)	New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Seattle (Lumen Field), San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), and Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) 1.1.6].
Mexico (3 venues)	Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA).
Canada (2 venues)	Vancouver (BC Place) and Toronto (BMO Field).

Landmark Match Hubs

The journey kicked off on June 11 at the legendary Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) [1.1.5, 1.1.8]. This historic arena made history as the first venue to host matches in three separate World Cups (following 1970 and 1986), providing a grand stage for Mexico's opening match against South Africa.

As the knockout rounds narrow down the field, the semi-finals will be hosted in the retractable-roof cathedrals of Dallas and Atlanta. Finally, the highly anticipated World Cup Final will take place on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), crowning a new global champion in front of over 82,500 roaring spectators. From the high altitude of central Mexico to the coastal skylines of Canada and the US, the 2026 World Cup is a true celebration of North American diversity and the beautiful game.