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FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball in front of MetLife Stadium. |
📅 The Master Schedule
The 2026 tournament features a revamped format with 12 groups of four teams. This means more football than ever before—104 matches in total!
Opening Match: June 11, 2026 (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
Group Stage: June 11 – July 3, 2026
Knockout Rounds: Starting July 4, 2026 (Independence Day in the USA)
The Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey/New York)
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🎟️ Tickets: How to Get In
Tickets for 2026 are the most coveted in sports history. If you haven't secured yours yet, here is the current status of the various sales phases:
Primary Sales: The main lottery phases are closed, but "Last Minute" sales often open 48 hours before specific matches.
Resale Platform: Only use the Official FIFA Resale Portal to avoid scams.
Hospitality Packages: Still available for select venues in cities like Houston, Vancouver, and Monterrey.
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🏟️ Host Cities & Venues
The tournament will be played across 16 world-class stadiums. Whether you’re heading to the high altitudes of Mexico or the coastal breezes of Vancouver, plan your travel now.
| Region | Key Host Cities |
| Western | Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara |
| Central | Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Monterrey, Mexico City |
| Eastern | Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, New York/New Jersey |
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⚽ Team Rosters & Qualifiers Status
The field is set! After a grueling qualification cycle across six confederations, we finally know the 48 nations heading to North America.
Final Squad Lists: National coaches (like USMNT’s and England’s) are currently submitting their final 26-man rosters.
Players to Watch: Will this be the final curtain call for the legends, or the breakout year for the "Generation Alpha" stars?
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📣 Join the Conversation
Are you traveling for the games or hosting a watch party at home? Don't miss out on the local "Fan Fests" which will be free to the public in every host city.
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