Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about the World Cup, tickets, schedules, and more.
General
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 13, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 2026 World Cup features an expanded format with 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4.
The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. Each team plays 3 group stage matches. The top 2 from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout stage: Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Final.
World Cup Sim lets you predict the outcome of every match in the tournament. Enter your predicted scores for group stage matches, and the app automatically calculates standings, determines knockout matchups, and builds your winning path bracket. You can share your predictions via a link or downloadable image.
Yes, your predictions are automatically saved in your browser's local storage. They will persist across sessions on the same device and browser. You can also share your simulation via a link to save it externally.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official FIFA ticketing platform at FIFA.com/tickets. This is the only authorized source for purchasing World Cup tickets.
There are several ticket categories: Individual Match Tickets for specific games, Team-Specific Tickets that follow a particular team, Venue-Specific Tickets for all matches at a venue, and Hospitality Packages with premium experiences.
Ticket prices vary by match stage and seating category. Group stage tickets start from approximately $35 USD for Category 4 seats, while the Final can range from $165 to $1,100+ USD depending on the category.
Tickets can only be resold through the official FIFA Ticket Resale Platform. Reselling through unauthorized channels is prohibited and may result in ticket cancellation.
All tickets for the 2026 World Cup are digital mobile tickets. You will need the official FIFA ticketing app on your smartphone to access your tickets at the venue.
Schedule & Venues
Matches will be held in 16 venues across 3 countries: 11 cities in the United States (New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Kansas City, Nashville, and the San Francisco Bay Area), 2 in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), and 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey).
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metropolitan area) on July 13, 2026.
The 2026 World Cup features 104 matches in total: 72 group stage matches, 16 Round of 32 matches, 8 Round of 16 matches, 4 Quarter-finals, 2 Semi-finals, a Third-place playoff, and the Final.
Match times in the app are displayed in the local time of the venue where the match is being played. Venues span multiple time zones across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
In the United States, matches will be broadcast on FOX and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Streaming is available on Peacock and Tubi. Check the Calendar page for specific broadcast information for each match in your region.