2026 World Cup to be held in United States, Mexico, and Canada
EloEsi - Published 3 months ago on 05/02/2024 GMT
The 2026 World Cup will be a joint effort between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with the championship game scheduled for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19th. The opening game will be held at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11th.
This will be the first time that Canada has hosted the World Cup, and the third time for both Mexico and the United States. The tournament will be the biggest ever, with 48 teams competing.
The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third-place play-off will all be held in the United States. The draw for the competition will take place in late 2025.
The new format will include 12 groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The hosts will all play their group stage matches in their home countries.
Key facts about the 2026 World Cup:
- Host countries: United States, Mexico, and Canada
- Final: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on July 19th
- Opening game: Azteca Stadium, Mexico City on June 11th
- Number of teams: 48
- Knockout stage: Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third-place play-off in the United States
- Draw: Late 2025
- Group stage format: 12 groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing
