FIFA World Cup 2026™ | Host Cities, Dates, Teams & more
Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, game dates and qualifiers. Learn more with FIFA.
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- The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, and will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City. This final date and venue were publicly announced by FIFA/tournament organizers ahead of the event.[1]
- The tournament itself is set to be hosted across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the first World Cup hosted by three nations and the first North American edition since 1994. The finals venue, MetLife Stadium, was confirmed as the match site for the final in 2024.[9][10][1]
- For ongoing or developing coverage (draws, team qualification results, and day-of-event developments), major outlets such as NDTV, SCMP, and YouTube-based broadcasts have published updates as events unfold, including pre-draw shows and match-day analyses.[3][4][9]
Illustration: A high-level timeline
- 2023: FIFA announces final date; host city discussions begin.
- 2024: MetLife Stadium confirmed as final venue; broader host-city plan released.
- 2025: Final draw and match-day logistics pieces published; qualification matches continue in various regions.
- 2026: World Cup held across 16 cities; final played July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
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