🔥 Trending 2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Information and Schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026 ³⁵⁸. This will be the 23rd edition of the quadrennial international men's football championship ³.

Key Dates and Locations

• Opening Match: The tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening ceremony and match held in Mexico City ²⁵⁷.
• Final Match: The championship final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, in New York New Jersey, USA ²⁵⁸.
• Duration: The entire tournament will span just over five weeks, featuring 104 matches in total ¹⁶⁸.

Host Nations and Format

This edition of the FIFA World Cup is unique as it will be co-hosted by three North American nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States ²⁴. For the first time, the tournament will also feature an expanded format with 48 participating teams, a significant increase from the previous 32-team format ²⁴⁸.

The schedule includes matches across various venues in all three host countries, with the full fixture list detailing dates, kickoff times, and stadiums for all 104 games ¹⁶.