FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: A Historic Tournament with Expanded Teams and Global Reach

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a historic tournament, marking the first time the world’s premier football competition will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Scheduled to take place from June 8 to July 3, 2026, this will also be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanding from the traditional 32-team format.

Key Facts About FIFA World Cup 2026:

• Expanded Format: The total number of games will increase from 64 to 104, and teams reaching the final four will now play 8 matches instead of the usual 7. The tournament will last 39 days, extending from the 32 days of the 2014 and 2018 tournaments.

• First North American World Cup: This will be the first time the FIFA World Cup is hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—making this a historic and highly anticipated event.

Tournament Venues

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place across 16 host cities:

West Region:

• Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
• San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
• Seattle (Lumen Field)
• Vancouver (BC Place)

Central Region:

• Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
• Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
• Houston (NRG Stadium)
• Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
• Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
• Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)

East Region:

• Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
• Boston (Gillette Stadium)
• Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
• New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
• Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
• Toronto (BMO Field)

Final Match: The final match will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, one of the most iconic stadiums in the world.

Sponsorship & Marketing

FIFA’s global partnerships and sponsorship deals will be pivotal in the event’s success, drawing in major international brands. With the expanded format and broader audience reach, sponsors and advertisers are expected to gain unprecedented exposure across the three host nations. Sponsors and partners of FIFA World Cup 2026 include: Aramco, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Hyundai\KIA, Qatar Airways, VISA, Budweiser, Bank of America, Lay’s (Frito-Lays), McDonald’s, Mengniu Dairy, Lenovo and other brands.

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