FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark edition of the world's most watched sporting event. For the first time ever, the tournament expands to 48 participating nations, spread across 104 matches played in 16 cities across three host nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Format & Group Stage

The 48 teams are drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, advance to a 32-team knockout round. This expanded format guarantees more drama, more upsets, and more nations experiencing World Cup football for the first time or after long absences.

Host Cities

Matches will be played across New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta, Guadalajara, Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexico City – giving fans across North America a chance to witness the action live.

Live Fixtures & Results

Use the match schedule widget above to browse every World Cup 2026 fixture by date. Click any match to see in-depth details including lineups, events, half-time and full-time statistics, and individual player performance ratings.

Group Standings

The standings widget updates in real time throughout the tournament, showing each group's current table with points, goals scored, goal difference, and recent form – so you always know who is through and who is on the brink of elimination.

Team & Player Profiles

Click any team or player name within the widgets to pull up full profiles: squad lists, seasonal statistics, injury history, and more. Whether you're researching Brazil's attack or tracking the tournament's top scorer, all the data is a click away.

World Cup 2026 Predictions on Hello Predict

Our expert tipsters will be publishing World Cup match predictions throughout the competition. Browse our free daily tips or get premium access for high-confidence selections every matchday.