The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries.
This tournament will be the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32. It will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation.
The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32. The total number of games played will be increased from 64 to 104, and the number of games played by teams reaching the final four will increase from seven to eight.
Prepare
[edit]Tickets
[edit]Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will range from US$60 for group stage matches to US$6,730 for the final. However, FIFA will use dynamic pricing for tickets. Dynamic pricing means ticket prices can rise or fall depending on demand for any given match.
A second phase of ticket sales is expected to run from October 27–31 and a third phase will start after the final draw of teams on December 5. Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, and no person will be able to purchase more than 40 tickets for the overall tournament. FIFA is also expected to start an official resale platform.
Get in
[edit]Holding a game ticket does not guarantee entry or visa issuance.
For fans who will be entering Canada or Mexico to attend World Cup matches, the entry requirements will be identical to other non-World Cup visitors. For details, consult the get-in section for Canada and Mexico. FIFA-invited volunteers or workers do not need work permits to volunteer or work at the games but will need to follow the instructions in the invitation letter.
For fans who will be entering the United States, there will likely be more changes, sometimes suddenly, to the entry requirements as it gets closer to game time.
Get around
[edit]The distance across 16 host cities are vast. Your best bet to get around is by plane.
For travel between Boston, New York City and Philadelphia, you can take the Amtrak train.
Venues
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