The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams competing in 12 groups of 4, followed by a knockout stage featuring 32 teams.
1
Group Stage
48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. Top 2 teams from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advance.
2
Knockout Stage
Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and Semi-finals leading to the grand finale.
3
The Final
The ultimate showdown to crown the world champion at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey.
HostCities
Experience the World Cup across 16 iconic cities in three nations
Western Region
Vancouver
Canada
Seattle
USA
San Francisco Bay Area
USA
Los Angeles
USA
Central Region
Guadalajara
Mexico
Mexico City
Mexico
Monterrey
Mexico
Houston
USA
Dallas
USA
Kansas City
USA
Eastern Region
Atlanta
USA
Miami
USA
Toronto
Canada
Boston
USA
Philadelphia
USA
NY/NJ
USA
Atlanta Boston Dallas Guadalajara Houston Kansas City Los Angeles Mexico City Miami Monterrey New York New Jersey Philadelphia San Francisco Bay Area Seattle Toronto Vancouver
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