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World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Follow every match, team, and venue from the opening game on 11 June through to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.
World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
View the full 104-match schedule →The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with 72 group stage matches followed by a 32-team knockout round. Matches are played across 16 stadiums in three countries.
World Cup 2026 Format
The 2026 tournament introduces a new 48-team format. The 12 groups of four teams ensure a competitive group stage, where the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to an expanded Round of 32 knockout stage.
- Teams 48 qualified teams — up from 32 in previous editions
- Groups 12 groups of 4 teams each (A–L)
- Advancement Top 2 per group + 8 best 3rd-place teams advance
- Knockout Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Final
- Matches 104 matches total: 72 group stage + 32 knockout
- Dates 11 June – 19 July 2026 (39 days)
- Venues 16 stadiums across USA, Canada, and Mexico
- Final Final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Tournament Favourites
Browse all 48 qualified teams →Argentina enter as defending champions and pre-tournament favourites alongside France, Brazil, England, and Spain. Host nation USA are expected to challenge deep into the knockout rounds, backed by home support across the majority of venues.
Group Stage Standings
See all 12 group standings →Forty-eight teams are drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest World Cup 2026 News
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Host Cities & Venues
Explore all 16 venues and host cities →Matches will be played in 16 stadiums across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. MetLife Stadium in New York hosts the final on 19 July 2026, with all quarter-finals through to the final played at US venues.
Players to Watch
Browse the full player database →Over 1,200 players will represent their nations at the 2026 World Cup. Track squads, career stats, and tournament performance for every player across all 48 qualified nations.
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Football/26 (worldcup26usa.com) is a comprehensive independent guide to the 2026 World Cup. We cover match schedules, live scores, team profiles, player statistics, venue guides, and betting odds for all 104 matches of the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.