2026 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL

FIFA™ | United States of America, Canada & Mexico

2026 WORLD CUP | TEAMS, NATIONS

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48 national teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup. This number is unprecedented in the history of the World Cup soccer. The maximum number of participating countries so far has been 32, as is the case at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The countries participating in the final round in the summer of 2026 will be determined by their performance in the qualification stage. You can read more about it at: World Cup football Qualification. At the moment, all 211 FIFA member countries are still in the running for the world title.


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Host Cities USA

The 2026 American Dream: the United States is one of the three hosts of the FIFA World Cup Soccer in North America. The USA is the host country with the most - eleven - host cities.

Host Cities Canada

With Vancouver, and Toronto, Canada has two host cities for the world's football finals in North America in 2026. Get more information about the characteristics of these exciting and diverse, dynamic cities.

Host Cities Mexico

With Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico has three candidate host cities for the World Cup in 2026. Each host with its specific ambience, history, attractions, hotspots and other features.

Stadiums USA

The United States will have eleven stadiums for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Click for more information about these fantastic and modern venues in the USA, and which matches they will host.

Stadiums Canada

During the 2026 World Cup finals, these are the two venues in Canada: BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, and BMO Field in Toronto. Find out more about these attractive Canadian stadiums.

Stadiums Mexico

In Mexico, the FIFA 2026 World Cup will take place in these stadiums: Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City and the BBVA Bancomer Stadium in Monterrey.