FIFA World Cup 2026
The world's biggest football tournament returns — 48 nations, 3 host countries, 1 champion
🇺🇸 United States
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇦 Canada
48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Stadiums
12
Groups
🏆
🥇 Defending Champions — Qatar 2022
🇦🇷 Argentina
Beat France 4–2 on penalties · Lionel Messi's crowning moment
🗓️ Tournament Phases
11–27 June
Group Stage
72 matches
30 Jun–3 Jul
Round of 32
16 matches
6–9 July
Round of 16
8 matches
11–12 July
Quarter-Finals
4 matches
15–16 July
Semi-Finals
2 matches
19 July
🏆 THE FINAL
MetLife NJ
📋 Quick Facts
Dates
11 June – 19 July 2026
Final Venue
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Host Countries
USA · Mexico · Canada
Defending Champions
🇦🇷 Argentina
Format
48 teams · 12 groups of 4
Broadcast (UK)
ITV · BBC