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When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?
June 11 through July 19, 2026 — 39 days total. The opening match is Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
Across 16 cities in three countries: 11 in the United States (Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, NY/NJ, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle), 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey), and 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver). The US hosts 78 of 104 matches, including every match from the quarterfinals onward. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams — up from 32 in 2022 — with slots allocated by confederation. Four nations make their debut: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan, all qualified through confederation play. Despite the bigger field, each team still plays three group-stage matches. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ
What is the format of the 2026 World Cup?
Twelve groups of four. The top two from each group (24 teams) plus the eight best third-place teams advance to a 32-team knockout bracket — the first World Cup to start its knockouts with a Round of 32. The tournament totals 104 matches over 39 days, and the champion plays eight matches, one more than any previous winner. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ
How do I watch World Cup matches in the United States?
Fox Sports holds the US English-language rights and Telemundo the Spanish-language rights; both stream through their apps. Because the tournament spans four time zones, the reliable way to track kickoff times is to add the full schedule to your calendar — via FloatCup one-click subscription or an ICS import — rather than juggling time zones by hand. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ
When do USA, Canada, and Mexico play their opening matches?
USA opens against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles (Group D); Canada faces Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto; and Mexico opens the entire tournament against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City. All three host nations qualify automatically. Source: World Cup 2026 Guide (FIFA): Dates, Format, Hosts & FAQ