The World Cup

What stadiums will be used during the 2026 World Cup?

Answer: The World Cup will run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. For the first time in FIFA history, three countries will host the tournament: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Eleven cities in the U.S. will host matches, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Canadian cities of Toronto and Vancouver will also host games, along with three Mexican cities: Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City.

For 2026, the majority of the 104 matches will be held in the U.S., with 78 games spread across 11 cities. Canada and Mexico will host 13 matches each.

Where and when is the first match?

Answer: The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City. Mexico and South Africa will face off at Mexico City Stadium at 1 p.m. CT. Watch the Mexico vs. South Africa match on FOX One or live and free on Tubi.

How to watch World Cup games?

Answer: All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX and FS1, with every match streaming live and on demand within FOX One’s new World Cup viewing experience and the FOX Sports app. Stream all 104 matches on FOX One and most major TV providers.

Where is the final being held?

Answer: The teams that make it to the final will face off on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Watch the World Cup Final on FOX One.

How does the new 48-team format work?

Answer: The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history, expanding from 32 to 48 teams and spanning host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with each location competing for global visibility and long-term economic impact.

What is the history of the FIFA World Cup?

Answer: The FIFA World Cup first began in 1930 in the host country of Uruguay. It is the largest international soccer tournament and is held every four years. Historically, the tournament featured 32 teams from different countries competing for the trophy, but in 2026 the number of teams will increase to 48. Brazil currently holds the record for the most World Cup titles, with five wins.