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Tournament at a Glance
The biggest World Cup in history — by every metric
48
Teams
First WC with 48 teams — expanded from 32 in 2022
104
Matches
63% more than Qatar 2022's 64 games
16
Stadiums
Across 3 countries — USA, Canada & Mexico
39
Days
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
12
Groups
4 teams each — top 2 plus 8 best 3rd-place advance
4
Debut Nations
Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan & Uzbekistan
📅
Structure & Key Dates
Six stages from opening kickoff to the Final
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Jun 11, 2026 — Opening Match
Group Stage Begins
Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. 48 teams across 12 groups play 3 matches each — 72 group stage matches in total over 17 days.
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Jun 27, 2026 — Group Stage Ends
Final Group Stage Matches
All groups conclude. Top 2 teams per group (24 teams) plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams qualify. Rankings use: points → goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head → fair play.
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Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026
Round of 32 — NEW
A brand-new knockout stage unique to 2026. All 32 qualified teams face off in single-elimination matches. Losers go home; winners advance to the Round of 16. 16 matches total.
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Jul 4 – Jul 7, 2026
Round of 16
The traditional last 16. 8 matches across multiple venues. A July 4th match on US soil is a real possibility for the USMNT if they top Group D.
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Jul 9 – Jul 10 & Jul 14 – Jul 15, 2026
Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Quarterfinals at LA, Boston, Kansas City & Miami. Semifinals at AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta). The last 8 teams battle for a place in the Final.
🏆
Jul 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM ET — The Final
World Cup Final
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (capacity 87,157). Temporarily renamed "New York New Jersey Stadium" under FIFA commercial rules. The first WC Final halftime show is also confirmed. Jul 18 = 3rd Place match at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
🎲
Group Stage Draw Explained
Official draw held Dec 5, 2025 · 12 groups of 4 · 44 of 48 spots confirmed · 4 UEFA playoff spots decided Mar 31, 2026
Group A 3/4 confirmed
MXMX
Mexico CONCACAF
HOST
ZAZA
South Africa CAF
KRKR
South Korea AFC
?
UEFA Play-off D UEFA · Playoff
TBD
Path D: Denmark/Czech Rep./Ireland/N.Macedonia (Mar 31)
* UEFA PO-D winner joins Jun 2026
Group B 3/4 confirmed
CACA
Canada CONCACAF
HOST
?
UEFA Play-off A UEFA · Playoff
TBD
Path A: Italy/Wales/Bosnia/N.Ireland (Mar 31)
QAQA
Qatar AFC
CHCH
Switzerland UEFA
* UEFA PO-A winner joins Jun 2026
Group C 4/4 teams
BRBR
Brazil CONMEBOL
MAMA
Morocco CAF
HTHT
Haiti CONCACAF
GB-SCTGB-SCT
Scotland UEFA
Group D 3/4 confirmed
USUS
USA CONCACAF
HOST
PYPY
Paraguay CONMEBOL
AUAU
Australia AFC
?
UEFA Play-off C UEFA · Playoff
TBD
Path C: Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo (Mar 31)
* UEFA PO-C winner joins Jun 2026
Group E 4/4 teams
DEDE
Germany UEFA
CWCW
Curaçao CONCACAF
DEBUT ★
CICI
Ivory Coast CAF
ECEC
Ecuador CONMEBOL
Group F 3/4 confirmed
NLNL
Netherlands UEFA
JPJP
Japan AFC
?
UEFA Play-off B UEFA · Playoff
TBD
Path B: Ukraine/Sweden/Poland/Albania (Mar 31)
TNTN
Tunisia CAF
* UEFA PO-B winner joins Jun 2026
Group G 4/4 teams
BEBE
Belgium UEFA
EGEG
Egypt CAF
IRIR
Iran AFC
NZNZ
New Zealand OFC
Group H 4/4 teams
ESES
Spain UEFA
CVCV
Cabo Verde CAF
DEBUT ★
SASA
Saudi Arabia AFC
UYUY
Uruguay CONMEBOL
Group I 4/4 teams
FRFR
France UEFA
SNSN
Senegal CAF
IQIQ
Iraq AFC
DEBUT ★
NONO
Norway UEFA
Group J 4/4 teams
ARAR
Argentina CONMEBOL
DZDZ
Algeria CAF
ATAT
Austria UEFA
JOJO
Jordan AFC
DEBUT ★
Group K 4/4 teams
PTPT
Portugal UEFA
CDCD
DR Congo CAF
UZUZ
Uzbekistan AFC
DEBUT ★
COCO
Colombia CONMEBOL
Group L 4/4 teams
GB-ENGGB-ENG
England UEFA
HRHR
Croatia UEFA
GHGH
Ghana CAF
PAPA
Panama CONCACAF

★ UEFA Playoff spots (PO-A/B/C/D) and 2 Intercontinental Playoff spots finalized by Mar 31, 2026. Hosts Mexico, USA & Canada are automatically seeded into their groups.

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Tournament Rules & Format
How teams qualify, advance, and win the trophy
The Path to the Trophy
GROUP
48 teams
12 groups
→
R32 ★NEW
32 teams
16 matches
→
R16
16 teams
8 matches
→
QF
8 teams
4 matches
→
SF
4 teams
2 matches
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🏆 FINAL
Jul 19
MetLife
★ Winner must win 8 matches to lift the trophy (vs 7 in Qatar 2022)
🗃 Who Qualifies from Groups
24 Top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups qualify automatically
+8 Best 8 of the 12 third-place finishers across all groups
= 32 Total teams in the Round of 32
3rd-place ranking: points → GD → GF → H2H → fair play → lots
⚔ Knockout Stage Rules
→No draws in any knockout match. If tied after 90 min: 2×15 min extra time, then penalties.
→5 subs per match (6 if extra time), from a registered 26-player squad.
→Yellow cards accumulate through R16 — two yellows = 1-match ban. Wiped clean for QF.
→Red cards result in at least a 1-match suspension regardless of stage.
📊 2026 vs Qatar 2022
Stat
2022
2026
Teams
32
48
Groups
8×4
12×4
Matches
64
104
Rounds
R16→F
R32→F
Wins needed
7
8
📅 Key Dates
Jun 11 Tournament opens — Mexico City
Jun 11–26 Group stage (all 12 groups)
Jun 28–Jul 3 Round of 32 (NEW)
Jul 5–9 Round of 16
Jul 10–12 Quarterfinals
Jul 15–16 Semifinals
Jul 18 Third-place match
Jul 19 🏆 Final — MetLife Stadium, NY
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Fan Travel Tips
Practical advice before you book anything
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Entry Requirements by Country
🇺🇸 USA
ESTA required ($21) for 42 VWP countries. Non-VWP → B-2 visa. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov
🇨🇦 Canada
eTA required (C$7) for most foreign nationals flying in. Apply at canada.ca/en/immigration
🇲🇽 Mexico
Visa-free for EU, US, UK, Canada and most passport holders. No ESTA equivalent needed.
⚠ Apply for ESTA/eTA at least 72 hours before travel. Always check your own country's requirements.
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Buying Tickets
Official tickets sold exclusively via fifa.com/tickets — free FIFA ID required.
Secondary market: Viagogo, StubHub, Ticketmaster resale (prices 2–5× face value).
⚠ Never buy via social media, WhatsApp, or unofficial sites. FIFA cancels unauthorised tickets.
Group stage
$60–$420
R32 / R16
$250–$550
QF / SF
$550–$1,200
Final (Cat 1)
up to $6,730
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Hotels
Book now — match days see 3–10× normal rates.
Consider staying one city over and driving in.
Mid-tier hotels: $120–$350/nt depending on city.
Use the Cost Breakdown tab to compare.
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Getting Around
US domestic flights from ~$80 one-way.
Seattle ↔ Vancouver by car: 235 km (~3h).
Dallas ↔ Kansas City by air: ~2h.
Use Flight Scanner tab to plan.
🌡 Weather (Jun–Jul)
Dallas / Houston38°C+
Miami32°C humid
NYC / Philadelphia28°C
Seattle / SF20°C mild
Canada cities22–27°C
Mexico City22°C / 2240m
💵 Currency & Payments
USD — all US stadiums
CAD — Canadian venues
MXN — Mexico (USD at poor rates)
Cards accepted widely. Notify your bank before travel. Carry some local cash for transport.
📱 Phone & Stadium Access
Get a local SIM or roaming plan on arrival.
USA: T-Mobile / AT&T best coverage
Mexico: Telcel widest network
Canada: Rogers / Bell / Telus
All stadiums: mobile ticket required. No laptop bags. Check FIFA fan code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the ESTA and do I need one to attend? ▾
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a mandatory pre-travel requirement for citizens of 42 Visa Waiver Program countries traveling to the United States by air or sea. It is not a visa — it's an automated eligibility check that costs $21 USD, is applied for online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, and typically approved within minutes. Most European, Australian and Japanese passport holders need one. It's valid for 2 years. Citizens of countries not in the VWP need a full B-2 visitor visa from a US Embassy. Canada requires an eTA (electronic Travel Authorization, C$7) for most foreign nationals flying in.
How does the brand-new Round of 32 work? ▾
The Round of 32 is a new knockout stage unique to the 2026 World Cup. After the group stage, 32 teams qualify: the top 2 from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the 8 best 3rd-place finishers. These 32 teams are then drawn into 16 single-elimination matches. Lose and you're out — no second chances. This round takes place June 28–July 3, with matches spread across multiple US host cities. Winners advance to the traditional Round of 16.
Can a team finish 3rd in their group and still advance? ▾
Yes — this is one of the most important rule changes in 2026. The 8 best 3rd-place finishers across all 12 groups advance to the Round of 32. That means 12 teams finish 3rd, but only 8 qualify. The ranking of 3rd-place teams uses: points → goal difference → goals scored → fair play points → drawing of lots. This means no group stage game is guaranteed to be a dead rubber — even teams on 3 points with a tough final match may be fighting for a qualifying 3rd-place ranking.
Where can I buy official World Cup 2026 tickets? ▾
Official tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA's ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. You'll need a free FIFA ID to purchase. Sales go through several phases — some already sold out. For secondary market tickets, Viagogo, StubHub and Ticketmaster resale are the major platforms, though prices are significantly higher. Never buy tickets through social media, email offers, or unofficial websites — FIFA cancels tickets obtained through unauthorized resellers. Group stage tickets started around $60–80 (Cat. 4) and the Final at up to $6,730 (Cat. 1).
What are the exact tiebreaker rules for the group stage? ▾
If two or more teams are equal on points, FIFA applies these tiebreakers in order:

1. Goal difference in all group matches
2. Goals scored in all group matches
3. Points in head-to-head matches among the tied teams
4. Goal difference in head-to-head matches
5. Goals scored in head-to-head matches
6. Fair play points (yellow = -1, red = -3, yellow+red = -4)
7. Drawing of lots by FIFA

Note that head-to-head record (criteria 3–5) only applies after overall goal difference and goals scored.
When do yellow card suspensions reset? ▾
Yellow cards accumulate from the Group Stage through to the end of the Round of 16. Any player who receives two yellow cards during this period is suspended for one match. After the Round of 16, all yellow card records are wiped clean — players enter the Quarterfinals with a clean slate. Red cards (whether direct or from two yellows in one match) result in an automatic one-match ban for the next game, regardless of stage.
What time zones are the matches played in? ▾
Host cities span three US time zones during summer (DST active):

Pacific Time (PT / UTC-7): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver
Central Time (CT / UTC-5): Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
Eastern Time (ET / UTC-4): New York, Atlanta, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, Toronto

Standard kickoff windows are 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 PM ET (adjust for your zone). For European viewers: a 9 PM ET kickoff is 3 AM BST / 4 AM CEST the following day.
Where is the Final and how many matches does MetLife host? ▾
The World Cup Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — temporarily renamed "New York New Jersey Stadium" for the tournament under FIFA's commercial naming policy. Capacity is 87,157. MetLife hosts 8 matches in total: 5 group stage games + Round of 32 (×2) + the Final. The stadium will feature the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show. Natural grass was installed specially, transported from Tuckahoe Turf Farms in NJ.
Which country is hosting for the first time? ▾
Canada is hosting a FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. Canada's venues are BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place in Vancouver, hosting 13 matches between them. Mexico is hosting for a record third time (1970, 1986, and 2026) — no other country has hosted three times. The US last hosted in 1994. This is the first tri-nation co-hosted World Cup in history, and the first tournament held simultaneously across three countries.
How are the 8 best 3rd-place teams selected? ▾
After all 12 groups complete, the 12 teams that finished 3rd are ranked against each other using the same criteria applied within groups: points → goal difference → goals scored → fair play → lots. The best 8 of these 12 teams advance to the Round of 32. The worst 4 are eliminated. All 3rd-place teams' records are compared using only their 3 group stage matches, regardless of which group they came from.
Are there alcohol restrictions at the stadiums? ▾
In the USA and Canada, alcohol will be sold at stadiums, including inside the bowl — which is a change from Qatar 2022 where alcohol was heavily restricted. Beer and spirits will be available from concessions throughout matches. In Mexico, alcohol sales at stadiums are subject to local regulations and may vary by venue. Fans are generally not permitted to bring their own alcohol into any official FIFA venue.
Will there be a VAR system at the 2026 World Cup? ▾
Yes. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used at all 104 matches, as it was at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. FIFA is also trialing semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), which uses multiple cameras and AI to generate 3D player models and deliver near-instant offside decisions — eliminating the long waits seen during Qatar 2022 VAR checks. Goal-line technology (GLT) will also be deployed at all venues.
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MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey
87,157
Capacity
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Matches
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Estadio Azteca
Mexico City
87,523
Capacity
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Matches
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SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles
70,240
Capacity
6
Matches
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AT&T Stadium
Dallas
80,000
Capacity
6
Matches
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Hard Rock Stadium
Miami
65,326
Capacity
6
Matches
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BC Place
Vancouver
54,500
Capacity
7
Matches
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Lumen Field
Seattle
72,000
Capacity
5
Matches
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Gillette Stadium
Boston
65,878
Capacity
5
Matches
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest sporting event ever staged — 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 stadiums spread across three countries. For fans travelling from abroad, planning a trip is genuinely complex: which cities, which matches, how much will it cost, and how do you get there?

This tool exists to make that easier. It's free, independent, and built by football fans — not by FIFA or any official body.

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Simulate all 12 groups and the full knockout bracket with a variance dial from chalk to chaos.
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