The Road to World Cup
Experience the biggest soccer tournament in history as it unfolds across three nations. Join millions of fans on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful game.
Qualified Teams
Meet the nations that have their place in soccer's greatest tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Canada
Best: Group Stage (1986, 2022)
Mexico
Best: Quarter-finals (1970, 1986)
United States
Best: Third Place (1930)
Japan
Best: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
New Zealand
Best: Group Stage (1982, 2010)
Iran
Best: Group Stage
Argentina
Best: Winners (1978, 1986, 2022)
Uzbekistan
Historic First Appearance
South Korea
Best: Fourth Place (2002)
Jordan
Historic First Appearance
Australia
Best: Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
Brazil
Best: Winners (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
Ecuador
Best: Round of 16 (2006)
Tournament Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. For the first time, the tournament will be jointly hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Host Nations
Canada
First-time men's World Cup host, bringing their expertise from hosting major sporting events and commitment to human rights and environmental sustainability.
Mexico
Making history as the first nation to host three men's World Cups (after 1970 and 1986), showcasing their rich football heritage.
United States
Building on their successful 1994 tournament, aiming to make football the preeminent sport in the world's most influential sports market.
Tournament Format
The 2026 World Cup will feature a new format with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a new round of 32 knockout stage.
Group Stage
- 12 groups of 4 teams
- Top 2 from each group advance
- 8 best 3rd-place teams advance
Knockout Stage
- Round of 32
- Round of 16
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Third-place match
- Final
Key Venues
The tournament will be played across 16 world-class stadiums in 16 host cities, with matches distributed among the three host nations. The opening match will be held in either Los Angeles, Mexico City, or New York, with the final set to take place in Dallas, Los Angeles, or New York.
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 87,523
First stadium to host three World Cup finals (1970, 1986, 2026)
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 82,500
Potential venue for the final
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,240
State-of-the-art venue with a retractable roof
BC Place
Vancouver, Canada
Capacity: 54,500
Features a retractable roof
Host Countries
Three nations united in bringing the world's greatest tournament to life
Canada
Making World Cup history as a first-time host nation, bringing passion and innovation to the beautiful game.
Mexico
A legendary World Cup host returning for an unprecedented third time with unmatched football heritage.
United States
Returning as host with world-class venues and a growing football culture ready to embrace the world.
Official Tournament Names
The official designations, titles, and trademarks associated with the FIFA World Cup tournament.
English Official Names
Spanish Official Names
French Official Names
Expanded Format
48 teams competing in the largest World Cup ever, featuring 104 matches across 39 days.
Three Nations
First World Cup hosted by three countries, showcasing North American football culture.
Summer 2026
Tournament scheduled for June-July 2026 across iconic venues in 16 cities.
Attendance
Expected to break all attendance records with over 5 million spectators.