The three host countries
Canada, Mexico, and the United States all qualify automatically as host nations. Match counts are split across the three countries, with most matches in the United States.
Hosts
2026 World Cup Host Countries and Cities
The Canada, Mexico, and United States host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
Opening match and final
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026 at Mexico City Stadium. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Host cards
Canada, Mexico, United States
Canada2 cities
Mexico3 cities
United States11 cities
Reference
Host city overview
| Country | Host cities | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Toronto, Vancouver | 13 matches |
| Mexico | Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey | 13 matches |
| United States | Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle | 78 matches |
Based on FIFA tournament information for World Cup pages and the IFAB Laws of the Game for rules pages. Football Buddy keeps explanations short for casual fans.
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FAQ
Common beginner questions
How many host cities are there?
There are 16 host cities.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is scheduled for New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026.