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2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It will be the first World Cup to include 48 teams.
How this countdown is calculated
- Date certainty: exact.
- Date maintenance: Fixed date.
- Time policy: event timezone.
Quick facts
- The opening match will take place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
- The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
- This is the first time the tournament will be hosted by three nations.