FIFA
WORLD
CUP 2026
USA · Mexico · Canada — 48 Teams · 104 Matches
Opening Match: June 11, 2026 · Final: July 19, 2026
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About FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada — the first tournament ever shared across three countries. It is also the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanded from 32, across 104 total matches played in 16 host cities.
The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, with the grand final taking place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This countdown auto-detects your timezone, so whether you're in Saudi Arabia, the UK, or anywhere else, you'll see the exact time in your local clock.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities
The 16 host cities include: New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco Bay Area, Miami, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Kansas City, Philadelphia (USA) · Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey (Mexico) · Toronto, Vancouver (Canada). The final will be played at MetLife Stadium — the biggest World Cup final venue ever.
World Cup 2026 Opening Match Time by Region
The World Cup 2026 opening match kicks off June 11, 2026. This page auto-converts to your local time. For Saudi Arabia (AST +3), UK (BST +1), Australia (AEST +10), USA (various zones), or anywhere on Earth — the countdown above always shows your local time. No calculation needed.
Why is the 2026 World Cup Historic?
The 2026 World Cup is historic for several reasons: first tournament with 48 teams (up from 32), first hosted by 3 nations simultaneously, most matches of any World Cup (104 total), and the first tournament to feature a new expanded group stage format with 12 groups of 4 teams. Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — making 2026 an important milestone leading to the Middle East's turn.