2026 FIFA World Cup: The Field is Set

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the biggest yet, with 48 teams competing for the coveted title. The tournament will kick off on June 11th, captivating audiences worldwide.

Historic Tri-Nation Hosting

For the first time in history, three nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – will jointly host the World Cup. This marks only the second time the tournament has had co-hosts, following the 2002 event in South Korea and Japan.

Host City Breakdown

The United States will host the majority of the matches, with 78 games spread across 11 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Canada will host 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico will also host 13 games in Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City.

Broadcast Details

All 104 tournament matches will be broadcast live on FOX and FS1. Viewers can also stream matches live and on-demand through FOX One’s new viewing experience and the FOX Sports App. Every match will be available in 4K on FOX One and most major Pay TV providers.

Qualified Teams

Group Stage Participants

  • Mexico
  • South Korea
  • South Africa
  • Czechia
  • Canada
  • Switzerland
  • Qatar
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Scotland
  • Haiti
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Paraguay
  • Tükiye (Turkey)
  • Germany
  • Ecuador
  • Ivory Coast
  • Curaçao
  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Tunisia
  • Sweden
  • Belgium
  • Iran
  • Egypt
  • New Zealand
  • Spain
  • Uruguay
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Cape Verde
  • France
  • Senegal
  • Norway
  • Iraq
  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Algeria
  • Jordan
  • Portugal
  • Colombia
  • Uzbekistan
  • Congo DR
  • England
  • Croatia
  • Panama
  • Ghana