FIFA World Cup 2026 will be an exciting event for football lovers. This will be the first time 48 teams will participate in this prestigious tournament, held in 16 stadiums in 16 cities. Host countries include Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
16 stadiums:
Canada:
BMO Field (Toronto)
BC Place (Vancouver)
Mexico:
Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
Stadium BBVA (Monterrey)
United States of America:
MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV)
Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
104 matches:
104 matches will be played in the World Cup 2026, in which 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups. There will be four teams in each group, which will play against each other. After the group stage, the top two teams will advance to the knockout stage.
Final match:
The final match of the World Cup 2026 will be played on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ). This stadium is located near New York City and has a capacity of 82,500 spectators.
Complete schedule of the World Cup:
Group Stage: 8 June 2026 – 29 June 2026
Round of 16: 30 June 2026 – 3 July 2026
Quarter Finals: 6 July 2026 – 7 July 2026
Semi-finals: 10 July 2026 – 11 July 2026
Final: 19 July 2026
This World Cup will be memorable for many reasons:
The tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time this year.
This will be the first time three countries jointly host the World Cup.
This will be the first time the World Cup will be held in North America since 1994.
Conclusion:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be an unforgettable event. With 48 teams, 104 matches will be played in 16 stadiums, and the final will be held at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ). Football lovers are eagerly waiting for this exciting tournament.
Additional Information:
Official website of the tournament: https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/
Information about tickets: https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/tickets/
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