In which country will the 2026 World Cup be held?

The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches. (Source: Depositphotos)

In which country will the 2026 World Cup be held?

According to FIFA, the 2026 World Cup will be held in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time in the tournament's history that three countries have jointly hosted a World Cup.

The North American alliance won the right to host the tournament after a FIFA vote in 2018, beating out rival Morocco. The selection of three co-hosting countries was seen as a move to leverage the modern infrastructure, capacity to organize large-scale sporting events, and commercial appeal of the North American region.

Of the three host countries, the United States will host the majority of the tournament's matches. Canada and Mexico also play a significant role, with many major cities chosen to host matches from the group stage to the knockout rounds.

Which cities will host the 2026 World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held in 16 different cities, including 11 in the United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

In the US, notable venues include New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, and San Francisco. Meanwhile, Mexico has host cities in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver.

Notably, the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will go down in history as the first stadium to host matches in three different World Cups, following 1970, 1986, and 2026.

According to FIFA's plan, the opening match of the 2026 World Cup will take place at Mexico's Estadio Azteca, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area of the United States.

Beyond the professional aspects, hosting the 2026 World Cup in North America is also expected to create a major boost for tourism and the regional economy . Millions of fans from around the world are expected to flock to the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the summer of 2026 to watch the biggest football event on the planet.

The 2026 World Cup will officially kick off from June 11th to July 19th with a total of 48 participating teams and 104 matches. With its expanded scale and extensive preparations from the three host nations, the tournament promises to deliver one of the most exciting and spectacular World Cups in the history of world football.

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