The world's first "3-country co-hosted" & "48-team format." Get a complete overview of the tournament at a glance.
The 2026 North American World Cup isco-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and will feature the first-ever48-team format.
On this page, we cover the essential basics you should know before watching the games.
We've compiled information on "Tournament Structure," "Schedule," "Host Cities," and more.
Before planning your trip or considering tickets for the 2026 tournament, let's start by getting the big picture.
Essential Information (Must Read)
- Participating Countries: 48 countries
- Tournament Period: June 11 - July 19, 2026
- Total Matches: 104 matches (Group Stage: 72 / Knockout: 32)
- Host Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico
- Key Points of the Match Format
- The Group Stage consists of 3 teams x 16 groups
- Top 2 from each group + some 3rd-place teams advance to R32 (Round of 32) .
- R16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
Host Cities (All 16 Cities)
USA (11 cities)
New York / Los Angeles / Chicago / Dallas / Boston / Atlanta / Houston / Seattle / Philadelphia / San Francisco / Kansas City
Canada (2 cities)
Toronto / Vancouver
Mexico (3 cities)
Mexico City / Guadalajara / Monterrey
Group Draw (December 5)
After the draw, depending on which group Japan is placed in, your travel route and itinerary will all be determined.This makes it the most important event.
🏳️🟥 Combination lottery results (finalized December 5, 2025)
Japan is in Group FThe winner will be decided in the following order! They will play the Netherlands, Tunisia, and the winner of UEFA Playoff B.
overpriced, FIFA Official: Click here for the results of the draw for the pairings.
Current Group Assignments
Group Stage (GS) Schedule (PDF)
Knockout (KO) Schedule (PDF)
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Now that you understand the tournament overview, next up is Go to Ticket Information Page
