FIFA has announced that the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the biggest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ ever, will be revealed to fans around the world on Sunday, 4 February 2024. This highly anticipated event will be shared during a special live programme airing on various platforms in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Additionally, FIFA’s digital and social platforms will provide extensive coverage for fans worldwide.
The host city allocations for the 104 matches of the game-changing tournament in 2026 will also be announced during this special programme. Fans can expect to learn the location of the tournament’s opening matches in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, as well as the group stage locations for each host country’s national team. The eagerly awaited FIFA World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026, will also have its venue unveiled during the broadcast.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 iconic, world-class venues across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. These cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. Each of these venues has been carefully selected to provide an unforgettable experience for both players and fans alike.
Canada, for the first time, will have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026, nearly 40 years after it first started hosting FIFA events. The country’s successful hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ tournament in 2015 further solidified its reputation as a fantastic host for international football events.
Mexico, on the other hand, will become the first nation to stage the FIFA World Cup for a third time. The country previously hosted unforgettable editions in 1970 and 1986, leaving a lasting impression on football fans around the world.
For the United States, the 2026 tournament will mark the second time that the US men’s national team will compete in FIFA World Cup matches on home soil. The memories of the 1994 tournament held across the USA still resonate with football fans, and the 2026 edition promises to be just as exciting.
Fans who are eagerly awaiting the FIFA World Cup 2026 can start pre-registering for ticket information at FIFA.com/tickets. Additionally, pre-registrations for hospitality package information are also available on FIFA.com/hospitality.
As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues, football enthusiasts from around the world can look forward to an incredible tournament filled with thrilling matches, passionate fans, and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as the excitement builds towards this historic event.