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WORLD CUP 2026

48 teams · 16 venues · 104 matches · Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026

48
Teams
First 48-team World Cup
12
Groups
Groups of 4 — top 2 + best 8 thirds
104
Matches
56 more than Qatar 2022
16
Venues
USA (11) + México (3) + Canadá (2)
39 days
Dates
Jun 11 — Jul 19, 2026
CDMX
Opener
Estadio Azteca, opening match

FAQ — 2026 World Cup

Who is the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup?+

It will be decided once the tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026. This page updates the scorers table live throughout the World Cup.

Who is winning the World Cup Golden Boot?+

The Golden Boot goes to the tournament's top scorer. The race opens on June 11, 2026. If two players are level on goals, it is decided by most assists and then fewest minutes played.

When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?+

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is on June 11 at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) and the final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey).

How many teams play the 2026 World Cup?+

48 teams for the first time, drawn into 12 groups of 4. The top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32.

Where is the 2026 World Cup played?+

Across 16 venues in three countries: the United States (11 cities), Mexico (3) and Canada (2). It is the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations.

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