Football’s Biggest Party: Your Ultimate Guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule & Tickets

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The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the largest and most electrifying edition in football history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this global spectacle will feature a record 48 teams and span 16 world-class cities across North America.

Key Highlights:

Tournament Dates: The action kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the grand finale scheduled for July 19, 2026, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. The opening match will be held at Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca.
Venues: Matches will unfold in 16 cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, promising fans a diverse and vibrant World Cup experience.
Format: The expanded format features 104 matches, with 12 groups of four teams each. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams will advance to a new Round of 32, followed by classic knockout rounds.
Special Features: For the first time, the World Cup final will include a halftime show, with Coldplay set to headline the spectacle at MetLife Stadium.
Qualified Teams: Hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico are joined by early qualifiers like Argentina, Japan, Iran, and New Zealand, with the full roster to be finalized after global qualifiers conclude in March 2026.
How to Buy Tickets: All tickets will be sold exclusively via FIFA’s official website. Fans are encouraged to create a FIFA ID and subscribe for updates. Sales will roll out in phases: a random lottery followed by first-come, first-served opportunities.