WC 2026: Everything About the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest edition in history, with 48 participating teams and matches hosted across three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and promises to be an unprecedented football spectacle.
Competition Format
For the first time in history, the World Cup includes 48 teams, divided into 16 groups of 3 teams. The top two from each group advance to the round of 32, followed by a classic knockout format leading to the grand final.
Host Cities
Matches will be played across 16 stadiums in 3 countries: 11 in the United States (Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle), 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara), and 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver).
Mexico's Chances
«Mexico is not just a host. We are a force in CONCACAF football. We play with heart, with passion, and our crowd is the twelfth player.»
Under Javier Aguirre and with Santiago Giménez in top form, Mexico has all the assets for a memorable World Cup run. Key factors include squad depth, international experience, and group unity.