How many games are in the World Cup 2026?

Under the revised format, the total number of games played will increase from 64 to 104, and the number of games played by finalists will increase from seven to eight. The tournament is expected to last between 38 and 40 days, an increase from 32 days of the 2014 and 2018 tournaments.

How many games will be played in the 2026 World Cup in the US?

11 American venues were selected, with five located in the eastern third (despite FIFA's interpretation of Atlanta), three in the central part of the country and three more out west. Two Canadian cities (Toronto and Vancouver) will host World Cup games for the first time.

How long will the 2026 World Cup last?

The 2026 World Cup itself is set to last 39 days -- a week longer than the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups and 10 days more than the Qatar edition. The mandatory release period will begin on May 25, 2026, so the last official club matches must be played on May 24.

How will games be divided for World Cup 2026?

The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted across the US, Canada and Mexico, will include: 104 games total (up from 64) 12 groups of four teams (three games each, round-robin style) Maximum of eight games (up from seven)

How many games are in the World Cup?

The current format, first implemented in France 1998, sees 32 teams split into eight groups of four. As a result, the last six editions of the World Cup, including the latest World Cup in Russia in 2022, featured 64 games.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums

Where will 2030 World Cup be played?

In March 2023, King Mohammed VI announced Morocco would be partnering with Spain and Portugal as bidding to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 at CAF President Outstanding Achievement Awards Ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda.

Will 2026 World Cup be the biggest?

Reported four-team group stage increases number of matches for host cities. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been billed as the biggest ever with 48 teams, three countries and more host cities than ever before — and Tuesday it became bigger in another way as well.

How many stadiums needed for World Cup 2026?

There will be a total of 16 venues used as host cities for the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. will have 11, Canada will have 2, and Mexico will have 3. Additionally, the 2026 World Cup will debut an expanded format featuring 48 teams–as opposed to 32–split into 12 groups of 4.

Who will host games in 2026 World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup™ but the first edition of football's greatest showpiece to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Will World Cup 2026 be in 3 countries?

The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada.

How will a 48 team World Cup look like?

It's been almost six years since the FIFA council voted to increase the size of the World Cup and approved a format that would see the 48 teams divided into 16 groups of three teams -- with the top two going through to a round of 32.

Will there be a 2025 World Cup?

All six continents assured places at expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ Clubs from all six continents are assured of participating in the inaugural expanded 2025 tournament after the access blueprint was unanimously agreed upon by the FIFA Council in Rwanda on Tuesday 14 March 2023.

How many games will be played in 2026?

More teams means more games, and FIFA says there will be 104 matches played at the 2026 competition. This is a massive increase not only from the 64 matches played in Qatar in 2022, but also from the 80 games originally confirmed for the upcoming tournament.

Where is 2026 and 2030 World Cup?

By 2030, the World Cup will have expanded to a 48-team tournament, an increase of 16 more teams from the current format. After this winter's Qatar World Cup, the United States, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 edition tournament in a three-nation venture. It will also be the first World Cup in the 48-team format.

Will USA play in World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA are already confirmed as qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

What is the biggest stadium in the world?

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang

The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, also known as the Rungrado May Day Stadium, is the largest stadium in the world. It can officially accommodate 150,000 spectators.

How big is the World Cup in 2026?

It has been confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will see 104 games played, up from the original 80, as 12 groups of four teams in each will be the format.

What city will host 2026 World Cup final?

The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey is the intended stadium and host city for the final match of the 2026 FIFA men's soccer World Cup in North America.

Who wants the 2030 World Cup?

North African nation Morocco will join forces with Spain and Portugal in three-way bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Can you buy World Cup 2026?

— If you are planning to, or curious about, attending the FIFA World Cup in 2026, FIFA has opened registration for ticket interest this week. To register you would need to go to fifa.com, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on 'tickets'.

Why are 3 countries hosting World Cup 2026?

Why is the 2026 World Cup between three countries? The soccer federations of the U.S., Canada and Mexico agreed to submit a joint bid to FIFA to host the competition. The bid won in 2018, with a majority of FIFA's congress voting to grant rights to the three nations.

Who is hosting the 2034 World Cup?

Japan, North Korea and South Korea.

Where is Euro 2028?

Wales has so much to offer as a joint host of UEFA EURO 2028. We look forward to working with the FAW and our UK and Ireland partners to make this exciting vision a reality. Football for all.

Where is World Cup 2038?

Ghana. Ghana is planning an ambitious-bid to stage the 2038 FIFA World Cup as part of its 40-year national development plan, developed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).