Opening Match
Jun 11 · 3:00 PM ET
Mexico
South AfricaEstadio Azteca, Mexico City
USA · MEXICO · CANADA
WORLD
CUP
2026
48 nations. 12 groups. One trophy. One ball. Follow every team's journey from the group stage to glory at MetLife Stadium.
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
16 Host Cities
48 Teams
48
Teams
12
Groups
104
Matches
16
Host Cities
United StatesNew York / NJ
MexicoMexico City
CanadaToronto & Vancouver
Jun 11
Opening Match
Mexico vs South Africa — Mexico City
Jun 13
NYC Region Kicks Off
Fan zones open across all 5 boroughs
Jun 15
MetLife Matches Begin
8 matches at NY/NJ Stadium
Jul 6
Rockefeller Fan Village
Knockout round HQ opens in Manhattan
Jul 19
THE FINAL
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ
Coming Up
OPENING FIXTURES
The first matches of World Cup 2026 — all 48 teams confirmed after the March playoffs.
MexicoSouth AfricaGroup B
Jun 12 · 6:00 PM ET
Canada
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBMO Field, Toronto
Group D
Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ET
USA
ParaguaySoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Group C
Jun 13 · 2:00 PM ET
Brazil
MoroccoMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Group H
Jun 15 · 12:00 PM ET
Spain
Cabo VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Group I
Jun 15 · 3:00 PM ET
France
SenegalMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
The Draw
GROUP STAGE
12 groups of 4. Top two plus eight best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32. Every flag, every rivalry, every dream.
A
1MexicoSeed
MexicoSeed2South Africa
South Africa3Korea Republic
Korea Republic4Czechia
Czechia⚡ Opening Match — Mexico City, June 11
B
1CanadaSeed
CanadaSeed2Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia & Herzegovina3Qatar
Qatar4Switzerland
Switzerland⚡ Canada opens at BMO Field, Toronto — June 12
C
1BrazilSeed
BrazilSeed2Morocco
Morocco3Haiti
Haiti4Scotland
ScotlandD
1USASeed
USASeed2Paraguay
Paraguay3Australia
Australia4Türkiye
Türkiye⚡ USA's group — MetLife Stadium nearby
E
1GermanySeed
GermanySeed2Curaçao
Curaçao3Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire4Ecuador
EcuadorF
1NetherlandsSeed
NetherlandsSeed2Japan
Japan3Tunisia
Tunisia4Sweden
SwedenG
1BelgiumSeed
BelgiumSeed2Egypt
Egypt3IR Iran
IR Iran4New Zealand
New ZealandH
1SpainSeed
SpainSeed2Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde3Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia4Uruguay
UruguayI
1FranceSeed
FranceSeed2Senegal
Senegal3Iraq
Iraq4Norway
NorwayJ
1ArgentinaSeed
ArgentinaSeed2Algeria
Algeria3Austria
Austria4Jordan
JordanK
1PortugalSeed
PortugalSeed2DR Congo
DR Congo3Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan4Colombia
Colombia⚡ DR Congo returns after 52 years
L
1EnglandSeed
EnglandSeed2Croatia
Croatia3Ghana
Ghana4Panama
PanamaTournament Tree
ROAD TO THE FINAL
48 teams enter 12 groups. The top two from each group plus eight best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32 — then it's win or go home all the way to MetLife Stadium.
GROUP STAGEJun 11 – 27
GRP A
- 1Mexico→ R32
- 2South Africa→ R32
- 3Korea Republic3rd?
- 4Czechia
GRP B
- 1Canada→ R32
- 2Bosnia & Herzegovina→ R32
- 3Qatar3rd?
- 4Switzerland
GRP C
- 1Brazil→ R32
- 2Morocco→ R32
- 3Haiti3rd?
- 4Scotland
GRP D
- 1USA→ R32
- 2Paraguay→ R32
- 3Australia3rd?
- 4Türkiye
GRP E
- 1Germany→ R32
- 2Curaçao→ R32
- 3Côte d'Ivoire3rd?
- 4Ecuador
GRP F
- 1Netherlands→ R32
- 2Japan→ R32
- 3Tunisia3rd?
- 4Sweden
GRP G
- 1Belgium→ R32
- 2Egypt→ R32
- 3IR Iran3rd?
- 4New Zealand
GRP H
- 1Spain→ R32
- 2Cabo Verde→ R32
- 3Saudi Arabia3rd?
- 4Uruguay
GRP I
- 1France→ R32
- 2Senegal→ R32
- 3Iraq3rd?
- 4Norway
GRP J
- 1Argentina→ R32
- 2Algeria→ R32
- 3Austria3rd?
- 4Jordan
GRP K
- 1Portugal→ R32
- 2DR Congo→ R32
- 3Uzbekistan3rd?
- 4Colombia
GRP L
- 1England→ R32
- 2Croatia→ R32
- 3Ghana3rd?
- 4Panama
32 TEAMS ADVANCE
24 group qualifiers (1st & 2nd) + 8 best third-place teams
KNOCKOUT STAGE
R32
Jun 28 – Jul 3
16 matches
R32 · Match 1
R32 · Match 2
R32 · Match 3
R32 · Match 4
R32 · Match 5
R32 · Match 6
R32 · Match 7
R32 · Match 8
R32 · Match 9
R32 · Match 10
R32 · Match 11
R32 · Match 12
R32 · Match 13
R32 · Match 14
R32 · Match 15
R32 · Match 16
R16
Jul 4 – Jul 7
8 matches
R16 · Match 1
R16 · Match 2
R16 · Match 3
R16 · Match 4
R16 · Match 5
R16 · Match 6
R16 · Match 7
R16 · Match 8
QF
Jul 9 – Jul 11
4 matches
QF · Match 1
QF · Match 2
QF · Match 3
QF · Match 4
SF
Jul 14 – Jul 15
2 matches
SF · Match 1
SF · Match 2
Final
Jul 19
1 match
World Cup Final
WORLD CUP FINAL
July 19, 2026
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey
Two teams. One champion. The road ends here — just miles from NYC.
1st & 2nd place → Round of 32
3rd place → best 8 advance
4th place → eliminated
Official Gear
TROPHY & TRIONDA
The golden prize every nation fights for — and the official Adidas match ball that will grace pitches across three countries.
Official FIFA World Cup Trophy
THE ULTIMATE PRIZE
Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 — two athletes triumphantly lifting the Earth. 18-karat gold plated, with the signature malachite green band. The most coveted prize in world football.
- 18-karat gold-plated sterling silver
- Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974
- Weighs 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs)
- Stands 36.8 cm tall
- Only 5 nations have ever lifted it
Adidas Official Match Ball
TRIONDA
Over 3.5 years in development. Four-panel construction with maple leaf, eagle, and star iconography celebrating the three host nations coming together for the first time.
Three Nations, One Ball
TRIONDA — Spanish for 'three waves' — unites Canada (red), USA (blue), and Mexico (green) in a historic four-panel design.
Connected Technology
500Hz motion sensor chip sends real-time data to VAR for faster, more accurate officiating decisions.
Champion's Gold
Gold embellishments pay homage to the FIFA World Cup Trophy — the ultimate prize every player dreams of lifting.
Superstars
PLAYERS TO WATCH
The icons, the rising stars, and the home heroes who will define World Cup 2026.
10
Forward
Kylian Mbappé
France · Real Madrid
Pace, power, and pure tournament pedigree
7
Forward
Vinícius Júnior
Brazil · Real Madrid
Samba flair on the world's biggest stage
9
Striker
Erling Haaland
Norway · Manchester City
The Viking goal machine finally at a World Cup
19
Winger
Lamine Yamal
Spain · FC Barcelona
Generational talent rewriting the playbook
10
Midfielder
Jude Bellingham
England · Real Madrid
Box-to-box brilliance and big-game aura
10
Winger
Christian Pulisic
USA · AC Milan
Captain America leading the home nation charge
7
Forward
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · Al Nassr
Sixth World Cup — still hunting history
10
Forward
Lionel Messi
Argentina · Inter Miami
Defending champion, American soil, eternal magic
10
Attacking Mid
Florian Wirtz
Germany · Liverpool
Liverpool's marquee signing — Germany's creative heartbeat
13
Goalkeeper
Guillermo Ochoa
Mexico · Santa Ana
El Tri's legendary wall in the opening match
10
Forward
Mohamed Salah
Egypt · Liverpool
The Pharaoh's final dance on North American grass
19
Left Back
Alphonso Davies
Canada · Bayern Munich
Lightning pace anchoring the host nation's rise
NYC Guide
DISCOVER NYC
Where to watch, where to celebrate, and where the city comes alive for World Cup 2026. Bars, fan zones, and viewing parties across all five boroughs.
Bar
Smithfield Hall NYC
Chelsea, Manhattan
Premier League energy, every match on
NYC's iconic multi-room soccer pub with wall-to-wall screens, pints, and a crowd that lives for the beautiful game.
View on MapsBar
Football Factory at Legends
Midtown, Manhattan
Massive screens, stadium atmosphere
Three floors of football fandom near Penn Station. Huge projection screens and a die-hard international crowd.
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The Red Lion
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Classic English pub, World Cup tradition
A West Village institution since 1996. Cozy, loud, and packed for every England match and major international fixture.
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Banter NYC
Chelsea, Manhattan
Craft beer meets global football
Two-level soccer bar with excellent beer selection, brunch vibes by day, and electric match-day nights.
View on MapsFan Zone
Brooklyn Fan Zone
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Free, outdoor, skyline views
Official NYNJ Fan Event with daily programming and live match viewings against the Manhattan skyline. Free admission.
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Rockefeller Center Fan Village
Midtown, Manhattan
Iconic NYC stage for the final stretch
Official Telemundo Fan Village with daily programming during the knockout rounds and extended hours for Finals Week.
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Queens Group Stage HQ
Flushing Meadows, Queens
Group stage headquarters
Daily programming and match viewings at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — the heart of group stage action in NYC.
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Bronx Fan Zone
Concourse, Bronx
Community celebration
Matchday programming and local cultural events at Bronx Terminal Market. Free, family-friendly World Cup energy.
View on MapsViewing Party
Central Park Finals Viewing Party
Central Park, Manhattan
The ultimate finale experience
Watch the World Cup Final on the big screen in Central Park — a once-in-a-lifetime NYC moment under the summer sky.
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Staten Island Fan Zone
Prince's Bay, Staten Island
Borough pride, evening matches
Evening match viewings and daily programming at SIUH Community Park with a brand-new LED scoreboard.
View on MapsMETLIFE STADIUM — THE FINAL
The World Cup Final lands in East Rutherford, NJ on July 19, 2026. Take NJ Transit from Penn Station — about 30 minutes to the Meadowlands. NYC fan zones bring the party to every borough.