🔥 Trending 2026 World Cup: Everything You Need to Know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening ceremony and first match taking place in Mexico. The tournament will conclude with the final match on Sunday, July 19, 2026 ⁶.

This edition of the FIFA World Cup will be historic, as it will be the first to feature 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format ¹⁴. This change results in a total of 104 matches being played across 16 host cities in three different countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States ¹⁶.

Key Dates and Overview

• Opening Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 ⁶
• Final Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 ⁶
• Number of Teams: 48 ¹⁴
• Number of Matches: 104 ¹⁶
• Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, and United States ¹

The full match schedule, including fixtures, results, and stadium information for all 104 games, is available through official FIFA channels and various sports news outlets ¹²³⁵⁷⁸. Fans can anticipate a month-long celebration of international football across North America.