FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd edition of the international football tournament, hosted for the first time by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Host Cities
The following are the 16 cities hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026:
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle.
- Canada: Toronto, Vancouver.
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey.
Format and Groups
For the first time, the World Cup will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group, along with the best eight third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32.
Teams by Confederation
AFC (Asia)
- Iran
- Japan
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- Qatar
- Uzbekistan
- Iraq
CAF (Africa)
- Senegal
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Mali
CONCACAF (North, Central America, and the Caribbean)
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Jamaica
- Honduras
CONMEBOL (South America)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Peru
- Chile
OFC (Oceania)
- New Zealand
UEFA (Europe)
- France
- Germany
- England
- Spain
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Sweden
Star Players by Continent
Asia (AFC)
Mehdi Taremi (Iran)
Born: July 18, 1992
Profile: A striker playing for FC Porto in Portugal, known for his sharp finishing and movement off the ball.
Africa (CAF)
Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Born: April 10, 1992
Profile: A winger for Bayern München, renowned for his speed and dribbling skills.
North America (CONCACAF)
Christian Pulisic (United States)
Born: September 18, 1998
Profile: An attacking midfielder for AC Milan, known for his creativity and goal-scoring ability.
South America (CONMEBOL)
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Born: June 24, 1987
Profile: The legendary forward and captain of Argentina, still performing at an elite level.