The Details
If you’re not familiar, the world’s best international soccer teams play in a month-long tournament every four years to hoist one of the world’s most desirable trophies. The 2026 edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (expanded from 32) playing in a total of 104 games (increased from 64). The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19. The following 16 cities will host matches (number of matches hosted in parentheses): Dallas (9), NY/NJ (8), Atlanta (8), Los Angeles (8), Houston (7), Boston (7), Miami (7), Philadelphia (6), San Francisco area (6), Kansas City (6), Seattle (6), Toronto (6), Mexico City (5), Vancouver (5), Guadalajara (4), and Monterrey (4). The final will take place in NY/NJ on July 19, and the two semifinal matches will be held in Atlanta and Dallas. As of now, we know that Mexico will play its three group stage games in Mexico City (2) and Guadalajara; Canada will play in Vancouver (2) and Toronto; and the U.S. will play in Los Angeles (2) and Seattle. We will learn where the other countries will play their group stage matches in late 2025.
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