World Cup FIFA 2026
For the first time in history: three hostesses, 48 teams and 104 matches in the struggle for the main football trophy of the planet.
48
Teams participating
104
Match
16
Cities
3
Honorable countries
Review of the tournament
The World Cup 2026 introduces a new format that promises even more a football holiday. The commands will be divided into 12 groups, and a new round of the final will appear in the playoffs. This section will help you understand the structure of the tournament and its key dates.
New format: the path to the final
Group stage
12 groups of 4 teams
1/32 finals
TOP-2 + 8 best 3 seats
Playoffs
1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 finals
Final
July 19, 2026
Cities and stadiums
The tournament will be held at 16 ultramodern stadiums in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Use filters below to see the cities-organizers in countries, and the diagram will show the comparative capacity of the Arena. Click on the card to find out more.
Qualification
With 48 participants, the distribution of places between continents has changed. The diagram shows quotas for each confederation, and the drop -down list describes in detail the difficult path of selection for commands from different parts of the world.
Ways of qualification
A guide for a fan
Are you planning a trip to the World Cup? This section contains key information about tickets, placement options and the features of the transport system in the hostile countries. Use navigation tabs.