Wikipedia gpewiki https://gpe.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.14 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikipedia Wikipedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Event Event talk 0 1310 109231 48879 2026-08-07T21:00:55Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109231 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q61694558}} '''Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere''' be Ghanaian politician den member for de Seventh Parliament den de 8th Parliament for de Fourth Republic of Ghana, wey dey represent Tano South Constituency for de Ahafo region for de New Patriotic Party dema ticket top.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230426011349/https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=186 "Parliament of Ghana"]. ''Parliament of Ghana''. Retrieved 2 March 2022.</ref><ref>[https://ghanamps.com/mp/yeboah-sekyere-benjamin/ "Yeboah Sekyere, Benjamin"]. ''Ghana MPS''. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref><ref>GNA. [https://newsghana.com.gh/tano-south-mp-congratulates-freda-prempeh/ "Tano South MP congratulates Freda Prempeh | News Ghana"]. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.modernghana.com/news/1125879/37th-farmers-day-celebration-held-in-the-tano.html "37th Farmers' Day celebration held in Tano South Municipality"]. ''Modern Ghana''. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref> He be de deputy Minister give de Ahafo region for Ghana.<ref>[https://www.modernghana.com/news/925639/thanks-giving-service-held-at-derma.html "Thanks Giving Service Held At Derma"]. ''Modern Ghana''. Retrieved 8 December 2020.</ref> == Ein early life den education == Dem born Sekyere for Friday, 4 March 1977 for Derma wey dey de Ahafo Region insyd. He obtain ein bachelor's degree for Business Administration insyd from de [[University of Ghana]], before dat, he get HND Accounting wey komot from de Sunyani Polytechnic. He sanso dey zuk MBA for Accounting/Finance wey comot from the [[University of Professional Studies]].<ref name=":0" /> == Ein professional den political career == Na he be Accountant for de Ghana Education Service insyd. Before he join active politics, na he be de principal Accountant for de Berekum Municipal Officer insyd for de Ghana Education Service. Dem san re-elect am for de 2020 General election insyd so say he go represent for de 8th Parliament of de Fourth Republic of Ghana insyd. He chop de parliamentary seat plus 22,034 votes whiles Hanna Bissiw get 19,731 votes.<ref>FM, Peace. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220913144441/https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2020/parliament/ahafo/tano_south/ "2020 Election - Tano South Constituency Results"]. ''Ghana Elections - Peace FM''. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref> For 2020 insyd na he be de Deputy Minister give de Ahafo region.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-npp-primaries-freda-prempeh-sekyere-go-unopposed-in-ahafo-region.html "NPP primaries: Freda Prempeh, Sekyere go unopposed in Ahafo Region"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref> == Ein life matter == He marry wey he get three kiddies. He be Seventh-Day Adventist.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240927071955/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=5423 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Yeboah Sekyere, Benjamin"]. ''Ghana MPs''. Retrieved 8 December 2020.</ref> == Ein committees == He be part of de Works den Housing Committee wey he sanso dey de Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee insyd. Currently nu he be de ranking member give de Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee, sanso be member of Lands den Forestry Committee wey he sanso dey Local Government den Rural Development Committee insyd.<ref name=":0" /> == Ein philanthropy == For 2018 insyd, he donate school bus go de Samuel Otu Senior High School. He sanso give 20 laptops go sum SHS den about 871 uniforms go sum schools for Tano South insyd.<ref>[https://citinewsroom.com/2018/05/tano-south-mp-donates-to-schools/ "Tano South MP donates to schools"]. ''Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana''. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2022.</ref> == References == <references /> [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] [[Category:Ghanaian politicians]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2017–2021]] [[Category:1977 births]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2021–2025]] [[Category:University of Professional Studies alumni]] [[Category:Sunyani Technical University alumni]] jz27t0fxyno4ksavrx3zhi18633rqe3 0 1414 109235 82969 2026-08-07T22:16:26Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109235 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q1160142}} '''Daniel Kweku Botwe''' (born February 26, 1958)<ref name=":0">[https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Dan-Botwe-2410 "Dan Botwe, Biography"]. ''GhanaWeb''. Retrieved 6 March 2021.</ref> be Ghanaian ICT specialist den politician.<ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221001213938/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=121 "Daniel Botwi"]. Ghana MPS. Retrieved 21 June 2017.</ref><ref>Online, Peace FM. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230804114401/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/news/201002/37783.php "NPP Must Ban Alan & Nana Addo - Dan Botwe"]. ''Peace FM Online - Ghana news''. Retrieved 4 August 2023.</ref> He be de Member of Parliament give Okere Constituency wey dey [[Eastern Region (Ghana)|Eastern Region]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230422114413/http://vibeghana.com/2017/02/15/okere-npp-congratulates-dan-botwe/ "Okere NPP congratulates Dan Botwe"]. Vibe Ghana. Retrieved 21 June 2017.</ref> Na he be de Minister of Information and National Orientation for de [[John Kufuor|Agyekum Kuffour]] administration insyd. Na he dey serve as de Minister for Regional Reorganization and Development wey now he be de Minister for Local Government, Decentralization den Rural Development for [[Nana Akufo-Addo|Nana Akuffo Addo]] government insyd both first<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170731040155/http://www.myjoyonline.com/politics/2017/January-11th/2nd-ministerial-list-out-akufo-addo-creates-new-ministries-re-aligns-old.php "2nd Ministerial list out: Akufo-Addo creates new ministries, re-aligns old"]. My Joy Online. 11 January 2017. Archived from [http://www.myjoyonline.com/politics/2017/January-11th/2nd-ministerial-list-out-akufo-addo-creates-new-ministries-re-aligns-old.php the original] on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.</ref> den second term.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/no-dce-has-been-sacked-yet-dan-botwe.html "Not true that all MMDCEs are to handover by May 20 - Dan Botwe"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 20 May 2021.</ref> == Ein early life den education == Dem born Dan Kwaku Botwe on February 26, 1958 for Eastern Region wey dey Ghana. He komot from Abiriw Akuapem.<ref name=":0" /> He go primary den middle school for Mabang wey dey de Ahafo-Ano District for [[Ashanti Region]]. He cam get ein GCE ordinary level certificate for Kumasi Academy den ein GCE advanced level certificate for [[Achimota School]] for 1977 insyd. He get admission for [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology]] wey he go pursue Bachelor of Science degree insyd computer science.<ref name=":1" /> == Ein job life == For 1985 insyd, Ghana Cocobod employ Botwe as computer analyst. He job der until 1993, wey he enter private business. Dem appoint am director for Danmaud Limited, private company for [[Accra]] insyd.<ref name=":1" /> == Ein life matter == Dan Kwaku Botwe marry wey he get three kiddies. He be Christian plus de Presbyterian denomination.<ref>[http://www.ghananewsagency.org/politics/profile-of-second-batch-of-ministers-designate-nominated-by-president-akufo-addo-112186 "Profile of 2nd Batch of Ministers"]. Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 21 June 2017.</ref> == References == [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] <references /> [[Category:Ghanaian politicians]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:1958 births]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2009–2013]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2013–2017]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2017–2021]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2021–2025]] [[Category:Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology alumni]] [[Category:People wey komot Eastern Region (Ghana)]] [[Category:Ghanaian Presbyterians]] [[Category:Cabinet Ministers of Ghana]] 5dax4bhx7cytwtqls0si0vnyaemi4qo 0 1461 109239 27818 2026-08-07T23:14:11Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109239 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q26923629}} '''Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey''' (dem born am on 6 May 1958) be Ghanaian politician den a former MP for Okaikwei North.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161223184337/http://www.parliament.gh/parliamentarians/101 "Members of Parliament | Parliament of Ghana"]. ''Parliament Of Ghana''. Archived from [http://www.parliament.gh/parliamentarians/101 the original] on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.</ref> Na she be a member for de sixth parliament of de Fourth Republic for Ghana insyd wey she rep de Okaikwei North Constituency for de Greater Accra region insyd give de [[New Patriotic Party]].<ref name=":2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20250220173531/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=2696 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Sackey Tawiah, Kwatsoe Elizabeth"]. ''GhanaMps''. Retrieved 9 February 2020.</ref> Dem nominate am as de mayor give Accra.<ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20210922101347/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Elizabeth-Sackey-The-former-MP-set-to-become-first-female-Mayor-of-Accra-1361221 "Elizabeth Sackey: The former MP set to become first female Mayor of Accra"]. ''GhanaWeb''. 20 September 2021. Archived from [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Elizabeth-Sackey-The-former-MP-set-to-become-first-female-Mayor-of-Accra-1361221 the original] on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.</ref> Dem later confirm am as de mayor give Accra wey she be de first woman wey chop dat position.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/elizabeth-sackey-unanimously-endorsed-as-accra-mayor.html/ "Elizabeth Sackey unanimously endorsed as Accra mayor"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 8 October 2021.</ref> == Ein early life den education == Dem born Sackey for Asere wey dey Accra insyd, on 6 May 1958.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">[https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Elizabeth-K-T-Sackey-1223 "Elizabeth K. T. Sackey, Biography"]. ''GhanaWeb''. Retrieved 21 September 2021.</ref> Sackey be banker den economist. She get Certificate for Marketing insyd for 2003 insyd den now she dey do ein Bachelor of Science in Admin degree for University of Ghana.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> == Ein political life == Sackey be member for NPP. First na dem elect am for parliament insyd so say she go rep Okaikwei North Constituency for January 2005 insyd. She san dey de office for de 5th parliament of Ghana after dem re-elect am for December 2008 de tym wey dem organize de 2008 General Elections. For 2012 insyd, she contest give de NPP for ein third term in de sixth parliament of de fourth republic wey she chop.<ref name=":2" /> == Ein career == Before she chop MP, na Sackey be Chief Clerk give Ghana Commercial Bank. Later, she come chop MP.<ref name=":2" /> Na she be deputy minister give Greater Accra region from 2017 to 2020. For September 2021 insyd, Nana Akufo-Addo nominate am as de Chief Executive give AMA.<ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://citinewsroom.com/2021/09/elizabeth-sackey-named-as-accra-mayor-to-take-over-from-adjei-sowah/ "Elizabeth Sackey named as Accra Mayor; to take over from Adjei Sowah"]. ''Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana''. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.</ref> Rydee nu she be de mayor give Accra.<ref>[https://citinewsroom.com/2021/10/elizabeth-sackey-confirmed-as-amas-1st-female-mce/ "Elizabeth Sackey confirmed as AMA's 1st female MCE"]. ''Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana''. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.</ref><ref>[https://live.worldbank.org/experts/elizabeth-k-t-sackey#readmore "Elizabeth K. T. Sackey | World Bank Live"]. ''live worldbank''. Retrieved 31 July 2023.</ref> == Ein life matter == Sackey marry wey she get four kiddies. She be Christian wey she dey worship for de Church of Pentecost.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> == References == <references /> [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] [[Category:Ghanaian politicians]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Ghanaians]] [[Category:University of Ghana alumni]] [[Category:1958 births]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2013–2017]] [[Category:Women members of de Parliament of Ghana]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian women politicians]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian women]] [[Category:Mayors of Accra]] d0mqcytyhhxifubmqglbgodk065fd07 0 1665 109251 80401 2026-08-08T02:20:03Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109251 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q28223333}} '''Kennedy Ohene Agyapong''' (dem born am for June 16, 1960) he be Ghanaian politician wey den be businessman who dey represent Assin Central for parliament insyd for de [[New Patriotic Party]].<ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/composition/top-story/i-dont-fear-for-my-life-all-die-be-die-kennedy-agyapong/ "I don't fear for my life, 'all die be die' – Kennedy Agyapong – MyJoyOnline.com"]. Retrieved 26 May 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/no-time-for-demonstration-again-our-gods-will-deal-with-you-assin-youth-tells-politicians/ "No time for demonstration again; our gods will deal with you - Assin youth tells politicians - MyJoyOnline.com"]. ''myjoyonline''. Retrieved 19 May 2021.</ref> Na he be de first person wey dem elect for 2000 to de seat of Assin North.<ref>[http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/g/ghana/ghana20003.txt "REPUBLIC OF GHANA - LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF 7 DECEMBER 2000"]. ''Adam Carr's Election Archives''. Adam Carr. Retrieved 28 August 2010.</ref> He chop de seat for 2004<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110112175254/http://www.ec.gov.gh/userfiles/file/2004ParliamentaryDetResults.pdf "Electoral Commission of Ghana - Parliamentary Election Results - Date of Election:- Tuesday, 7th December 2004"] (PDF). [[Electoral Commission of Ghana]]. Archived from [http://www.ec.gov.gh/userfiles/file/2004ParliamentaryDetResults.pdf the original] (PDF) on 12 January 2011. Retrieved 28 August 2010.</ref> den 2008 parliamentary elections.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100326210858/http://www.ec.gov.gh/userfiles/Central.pdf "Electoral Commission of Ghana - Parliamentary Election Results - Date of Election:- Sunday, 7th December 2008"] (PDF). [[Electoral Commission of Ghana]]. Archived from [http://www.ec.gov.gh/userfiles/Central.pdf the original] (PDF) on 26 March 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.</ref> Insyd 2012 he win de new seat of Assin Central wey dem san elect am again for 2016. He san chop ein seat for de 2020 genera elections.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/assin-central-kennedy-agyapong-retains-seat-gets-sixth-term-as-mp.html "Assin Central: Kennedy Agyapong retains seat, gets sixth term as MP"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 8 December 2020.</ref> He be de current chairman for parliament dema Defence an Interior Committee<ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/akufo-addo-must-clear-out-npp-officials-involved-in-galamsey-first-or-the-fight-will-fail-kennedy-agyepong/ "Akufo-Addo must clear out NPP officials involved in 'galamsey' first, or the fight will fail - Kennedy Agyepong - MyJoyOnline.com"]. ''myjoyonline''. Retrieved 18 May 2021.</ref> insyd. == Ein early life den educational life == Dem born Ohene Agyapong for Assin Dompim wey dey Central Region for Ghana. He get ein secondary education for Adisadel College for Central Region.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221001174403/https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=34 "Parliament of Ghana"]. ''Parliament of Ghana''. Retrieved 24 November 2022.</ref> Agyapong dey hold GCE A Level den study for Fordham University, wey dey New York, for USA. He be farmer den businessman, director for Assin Farms, Supercare Group of Companies den Hollywood Shopping Centre. He marry plus 22 kiddies. == Ein political life == Kennedy Agyapong still be one of de politicians wey never lost election. Ein intellectual work for de 2016 elections give victory for Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo- Addo. He con contribute so much for de victory of plenty NPP parliamentary candidates- like K.T Hammond den chaw. Kennedy Agyapong dey boss for Communication Committee wey dey Parliament insyd, unda de current presidency of [[Nana Akufo-Addo]]. Agyapong vow say he go commit suicide if former President [[John Mahama]] ein broda, Ibrahim, no go jail by de Akufo-Addo government for some corrupt moves wey, according to Agyapong, don lead de state dey lose money. One example he claim, be say de defaulting of payment of taxes by Ibrahim Mahama for more than a year period wen ein brother be President for de Republic of Ghana. Agyapong eim personal campaign for de matter be to bring am to media attention wey go lead to de investigation of Ibrahim Mahama den subsequent agreement of Ibrahim Mahama to pay de tax wey we dey talk. Dis action give Kennedy Agyapong praise from chaw [[Ghanaian|Ghanaians]].<ref>Ayumu, Patrick. [https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174253/https://www.classfmonline.com/1.10910325 "I'll drink poison if Ibrahim Mahama isn't jailed: Agyapong"]. ''classfmonline''. Archived from [https://classfmonline.com/1.10910325 the original] on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170806222246/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/I-will-poison-myself-if-Ibrahim-Mahama-is-not-jailed-Ken-Agyapong-523675 "I will poison myself if Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed – Ken Agyapong"]. ''Ghanaweb''. Archived from [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/I-will-poison-myself-if-Ibrahim-Mahama-is-not-jailed-Ken-Agyapong-523675 the original] on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.</ref> == Ein life matter == He be Christian wey he marry plus 22 kiddies.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240926063120/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=2529 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Agyapong Ohene Ken"]. ''ghanamps''. Retrieved 27 April 2019.</ref> ==References== [[Category:Human]] [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] [[Category:Ghanaian politicians]] <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} [[Category:1960 births]] [[Category:People wey komot Central Region (Ghana)]] [[Category:Ghanaians]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2017–2021]] [[Category:Fordham University alumni]] [[Category:Ghanaian agriculturalists]] [[Category:Ghanaian businesspeople]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2001–2005]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2005–2009]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2009–2013]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2013–2017]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2021–2025]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian politicians]] [[Category:Politicians wey komot Central Region (Ghana)]] l8swy34yauuyxt27ycev5ermyb0ez4t 0 2192 109234 96005 2026-08-07T22:12:33Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109234 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q58174790}} '''Cynthia Mamle Morrison''' (dem born am on 17 January 1964) be [[Ghanaian]] politician den member for de [[New Patriotic Party]]. Rydee she be de member of parliament for Agona West Constituency. On 9 August 2018, dem appoint am Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection by Presido [[Nana Akufo-Addo]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180810111309/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/August-9th/im-eager-to-work-with-oye-lithur-otiko-gender-minister-designate.php "'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact"]. ''MyJoyOnline''. Archived from [https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/August-9th/im-eager-to-work-with-oye-lithur-otiko-gender-minister-designate.php the original] on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018</ref><ref>[https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Agona-West-NDC-congratulates-Cynthia-Morrison-676554 "Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison"]. ''GhanaWeb''. Retrieved 1 November 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/borstal-homes-are-my-priority-new-gender-minister-nominee.html "Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 1 November 2018.</ref> She be formally de Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.<ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/national-coordinator-of-school-feeding-programme-sacked/ "National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com"]. ''MyJoyOnline''. Retrieved 19 May 2021.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210526112709/https://www.thestandpoint.com.gh/ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine"]. Retrieved 28 May 2022.</ref> == Early life den education == Cynthia Morrison dem born am for 17 January 1964 insyd [[Elmina]] wey dey de [[Central Region (Ghana)|Central Region]].<ref name=":0">[https://ghanamps.com/mp/morrison-cynthia-mamle/ "Morrison, Cynthia Mamle"]. ''Ghana MPS''. Retrieved 20 November 2022.</ref> She get ein Teacher Training Certificate for Maria Montessori Training School insyd 1992 den insyd Hepziba Montessori.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240926011453/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=5403 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle"]. ''GhanaMps''. Retrieved 2 March 2019.</ref> She san get certificates insyd catering from Flair Catering.<ref name=":2" /> == Career == Na she be de executive director den Manager for ein own company.<ref name=":2" /> Na she san be Proprietress give Maryland Montessori insyd [[Dansoman]].<ref name=":0" /> She be de former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.<ref>[http://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/index.php/clottey-korley-constituency-benefits-from-the-gog-fbos-food-donation-to-the-needy/ "CLOTTEY KORLEY CONSTITUENCY BENEFITS FROM THE GOG-FBO's FOOD DONATION TO THE NEEDY : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection"]. ''Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection''. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref><ref>[http://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/index.php/encourage-support-all-contestants-to-undertake-projects-hon-cynthia-morrison-to-miss-ghana-executives/ "ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ALL CONTESTANTS TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS – HON. CYNTHIA MORRISON TO MISS GHANA EXECUTIVES : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection"]. ''Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection''. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.modernghana.com/news/950975/hon-cynthia-morrison-empower-agona-west-children.html "Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes"]. ''Modern Ghana''. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200719231121/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/gender-minister-cautions-against-sharing-akuapem-poloos-nude-photo-with-son/ "Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son"]. ''MyJoyOnline''. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200720065958/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/health/gender-ministry-to-give-free-vitamin-c-to-leap-beneficiaries-amid-covid-19/ "Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19"]. ''MyJoyOnline''. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref> == Philanthropy == Cynthia Morrison go donate items wey dey include wheel chairs, walking coaches give de blind den crutches as part of ein 52nd birthday celebration.<ref>Arthur, Christopher. [https://www.modernghana.com/news/670258/cynthia-morrison-cerebrates-her-52-birthday-with-the-people.html "Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability"].</ref> == Politics == Morrison be member of de New Patriotic Party. Rydee she be de Member of Parliament give Agona West Constituency insyd de Central Region.<ref name=":2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230921232928/https://parliament.gh/mps?mp=31 "Parliament of Ghana"]. ''parliament of ghana''. Retrieved 20 November 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/parliament-approves-construction-of-tvet-facility-at-agona-west/ "Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com"]. ''Myjoyonline''. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2022.</ref> === 2016 elections === She win ein seat during de 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two oda candidates be Charles Obeng-Inkoom for [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]] den Evans Idan Coffie for Convention People's Party san contest insyd de 2016 by-election for de Agona West constituency wey dem do am insyd 2016.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240315211941/https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2016/central/agona_west/ "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections"]. ''Peace FM''. Retrieved 14 March 2019.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221120205043/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/politics/202006/414891.php "NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat"]. ''Peacefmonline - Ghana news''. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/don-t-impose-incumbent-mp-on-agona-west-concerned-delegates.html "Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 19 July 2020.</ref> Cynthia win de election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of de 56,878 cast, wey edey rep 58.03 percent of total valid votes.<ref name=":0" /> === 2020 elections === She contest de 2020 Ghanaian general election as de parliamentary candidate for de New Patriotic Party den dem elect am for de second four-year term.<ref name=":3">[https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/agona-west-constituency-cynthia-morrison-re-elected-as-mp.html "Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 20 November 2022.</ref> She poll 30,513 out of total of 59,193 valid votes cast as against Paul Ofori-Amoah who rep de opposition National Democratic Congress wey he get 27,673 votes,<ref name=":3" /> den Independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson get 1,007 votes.<ref>FM, Peace. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240625161951/https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2020/parliament/central/agona_west/ "2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results"]. ''Ghana Elections - Peace FM''. Retrieved 20 November 2022.</ref> === Committees === She be de Chairperson for de Government Assurance Committee den she san be de Chairperson for de Communications Committee.<ref name=":2" /> === Ministerial Appopintment === For 2018 insyde, Ghana ein president for dat time , Nana Akufo-Addo, appoint am her make she be Minister for de Gender, Children, plus Social Protection side. Later dem confirm am, so she chop that position till January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-01 |title=Parliament approves Oppong Nkrumah, Morrison and 4 others as ministers |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/parliament-approves-oppong-nkrumah-morrison-as-ministers.html |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref> == Independent Candidacy == For April 2024 insyde, Cynthia lose de primary election for Agona West Constituency give Chris Arthur.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=Incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison loses Agona West parliamentary bid {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/featured/incumbent-mp-cynthia-morrison-loses-agona-west-parliamentary-bid/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> Even though court say make she no do am, <ref>{{Cite web |last=Appiah-Dolphyne |first=Joseph |date=2024-10-12 |title=Court orders suspension of Agona West parliamentary candidacy for Cynthia Morrison |url=https://www.asaaseradio.com/court-orders-suspension-of-agona-west-parliamentary-candidacy-for-cynthia-morrison/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Asaase Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> she talk say she go run for Agona West seat as independent person, meaning she don leave NPP.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Baisie|first=Seli|date=2024-08-22|title=Election 2024: NPP’s Cynthia Morrison goes independent|url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/npps-cynthia/2024/?amp=1|access-date=2024-10-22|website=GBC Ghana Online - The Nation\'s Broadcaster {{!}} Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News|language=en-US}}</ref> Dem talk say for October 2024, as she say she go stand as independent, some media people talk say she don change her mind, sake of picture wey she take with NPP big man for parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, go viral. But she come out say she dey stand as independent still.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otchere |first=Gertrude Owireduwaah |date=2024-10-22 |title=2024 election: Cynthia Morrison to still contest as Independent candidate - Adomonline.com |url=https://www.adomonline.com/2024-election-cynthia-morrison-to-still-contest-as-independent-candidate/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-22 |title=Cynthia Morrison dismisses claims of backing out of Independent bid |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2024/10/cynthia-morrison-dismisses-claims-of-backing-out-of-independent-bid/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref> === Attack === De ting happen as Cynthia Morrison ein supporters dey come back from campaign launch for Otinkorang dey go Agona Swedru. Dem fire shot for insyde crowd, e cause serious panic make people scatter scatter, dem wound one person with bullet, plus some other people chop small injuries for de wahala insyde.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=Supporters of NPP's Cynthia Morrison Clash; One Injured by Gunshot |url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/cynthia-morrison/2024/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=Cynthia Morrison gives blow-by-blow account of alleged shooting attack at Nyarkrom {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/news/cynthia-morrison-gives-blow-by-blow-account-of-alleged-shooting-attack-at-nyarkrom/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> == Personal life == She marry plus Herbert Morrison wey dem get seven kiddies.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/lifestyle/life/cynthia-morrison-changed-lives-of-ghana-s-conjoined-twins.html "Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins"]. ''Graphic Online''. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2019.</ref> She be Christian.<ref name=":0" /> == References == <references /> [[Category:Human]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian educators]] [[Category:Accra Girls Senior High School alumni]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2021-2025]] [[Category:Ghanaians]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian women politicians]] [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] [[Category:1964 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People wey komot Elmina]] [[Category:Ghanaian women educators]] [[Category:Politicians wey komot Central Region (Ghana)]] bick4unh8gzfdzjcryfsg5m7w1tibb5 0 2539 109230 48763 2026-08-07T20:36:27Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109230 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q61694720}} '''Augustine Collins Ntim''' (born September 24, 1964) be Ghanaian politician den educationist.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200706082501/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/parliamentatian.php?ID=126 "Ghana Parliament member Augustine Collins Ntim"]. ''www.ghanaweb.com''. Archived from [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/parliamentatian.php?ID=126 the original] on 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref><ref>[https://www.odekro.org/Profile/Details/64 "Odekro"]. ''www.odekro.org''. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref> He be member for de Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana wey dey represent de Offinso North Constituency wey dey de Ashanti Region for de ticket of de New Patriotic Party.<ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240927064638/https://ghanamps.com/mps/details.php/?id=5282 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Ntim, Augustine Collins"]. ''www.ghanamps.com''. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref><ref name=":2">[https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=169 "Parliament of Ghana"]. ''www.parliament.gh''. Retrieved 2022-09-01.</ref> == Ein early life den education == Dem born Augustine for 24 September 1964 for sam town dem dey bell [[Nkenkaasu]] wey dey [[Ashanti Region]]. He dey zuk Bachelor of Science degree den Master of Science degree insyd Reproductive Biology from de [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology]]. He sanso dey zuk two academic certificates from Harvard Kennedy School.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">UKGCC (2018-07-05). [https://web.archive.org/web/20200706082613/https://ukgcc.com.gh/hon-augustine-collins-ntim/ "HON. AUGUSTINE COLLINS NTIM"]. ''UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce''. Archived from [https://ukgcc.com.gh/hon-augustine-collins-ntim/ the original] on 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref> == Political career == Dem elect am go parliament for 2009 insyd wey he chop plus ova 3000 votes. Dem sanso elect am for 7 January 2013 afta de 2012 Ghanaian General Elections wey dem re-elect am enter parliament for 7 January 2017 afta de completion of de 2016 Ghanaian General Elections wer he obtain 53.15% of de total votes cast.<ref name=":1" /><ref>FM, Peace. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240314192606/https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2012/ashanti/offinso_north/ "Ghana Election 2012 Results - Offinso North Constituency"]. ''Ghana Elections - Peace FM''. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref><ref>FM, Peace. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240314192719/https://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2016/ashanti/offinso_north/ "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Offinso North Constituency"]. ''Ghana Elections - Peace FM''. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref> Dem sanso elect am for de 2020 General elections wer he obtain 48.67% of de total votes cast.<ref>[https://www.modernghana.com/ghanahome/ghanavotes/2020/result_parliamentary_all_constituency.asp?region_id=11 "Ashanti Region - 2020 Results"]. ''www.modernghana.com''. Retrieved 2022-09-01.</ref> == Employment == Na he be de District Chief Executive give de Ministry of Local Government from de year 2005 cam 2009. Ntim dey de parliament of Ghana insyd from 2009 til now.<ref name=":1" /> He be member of de Government Assurance Committee wey dey see to de fulfilment of all promises den assurances ministers dey give. He sanso be member of de Health Committee.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231130064852/https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=197 "Parliament of Ghana"]. ''www.parliament.gh''. Retrieved 2020-07-06.</ref> === Committees === He be member of de Youth, Sports and Culture Committee wey he sanso be member of de Members Holding Offices of Profit Committee.<ref name=":2" /> == Ein life matter == He be Christian wey he marry plus six kiddies.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /> == References == <references /> [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Ghanaian politicians]] [[Category:1964 births]] [[Category:New Patriotic Party politicians]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2009–2013]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2013–2017]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2017–2021]] [[Category:Ghanaian MPs 2021–2025]] [[Category:Politicians wey komot Ashanti Region]] [[Category:Ghanaian Christians]] [[Category:Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology alumni]] [[Category:Harvard Kennedy School alumni]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian politicians]] jrc9l4mlu7fpzfzqrbgk79s219vt1ex 0 3830 109229 107600 2026-08-07T20:19:45Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109229 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox|item=Q49562537}} '''Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh''' be [[Ghana|Ghanaian]] business leader wey san be Microsoft ein Strategic Partnership Lead give Africa.<ref>[https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/microsoft-appoints-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-new-strategic-partnership-lead-for-africa/ "Microsoft appoints Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, new Strategic Partnership lead for Africa"]. 12 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://allafrica.com/stories/202201130076.html "Africa: Microsoft Appoints Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, New Strategic Partnership Lead for Africa"]. 13 January 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.myjoyonline.com/microsoft-poaches-ibms-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-as-its-new-strategic-partnership-lead-for-africa/ "Microsoft poaches IBM's Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as its New Strategic Partnership lead for Africa - MyJoyOnline.com"]. ''www.myjoyonline.com''. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-24.</ref> before sey she join Microsoft, na she be de Executive Director/Regional Head give IBM North, East plus West Africa for 2020 to 2021.<ref>Nyabor, Jonas (2020-07-13). [https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/ibm-appoints-ghanas-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-as-regional-head-for-africa/ "IBM appoints Ghana's Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as regional head for Africa"]. ''Citi NewsRoom''.</ref><ref>[https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/IBM-appoints-Angela-Kyerematen-Jimoh-as-1st-female-boss-for-Africa-1005682 "IBM appoints Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as 1st female boss for Africa"]. ''GhanaWeb''. 2020-07-13.</ref> She be de former Country General Manager give Ghana.<ref name="IBM appoints new Country Manager">[http://www.ghananewsagency.org/social/ibm-appoints-new-country-manager--91361 "IBM appoints new Country Manager"]. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>[http://www.gipcghana.com/press-and-media/427-big-data-big-opportunity-for-ghana-ibm-boss.html "Big Data, Big Opportunity For Ghana - IBM Boss - Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)"]. ''www.gipcghana.com''. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100301/http://citifmonline.com/2015/07/03/ibm-appoints-new-country-general-manger-for-ghana/angela-kyerematen-jimoh-country-gm-ibm-ghana/ "Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh (Country GM, IBM Ghana)"]. ''Ghana News''. Archived from [http://citifmonline.com/2015/07/03/ibm-appoints-new-country-general-manger-for-ghana/angela-kyerematen-jimoh-country-gm-ibm-ghana/ the original] on 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref> She be de first female wey cam turn country director give IBM for Africa<ref name="Akpah">Akpah, Prince (2017-09-15). [https://www.modernghana.com/news/802767/ibm-ghana-ceo-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-receives-womanrising.html "IBM Ghana CEO, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Receives WomanRising Award"]. ''Modern Ghana''. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref> wey sanso be de first African woman dem appoint Regional General Manager.<ref>[https://3news.com/ibm-appoints-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-as-1st-female-boss-for-africa/ "IBM appoints Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as 1st female boss for Africa"]. ''3News''. 2020-07-12.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210526112709/https://www.thestandpoint.com.gh/ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine"]. Retrieved 2022-05-28.</ref> == Ein Education == Kyerematen-Jimoh get BA for Marketing plus French. She be alumna for Harvard Business School plus London Guildhall College.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100301/http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/angela-kyerematen-jimoh-heads-ibm-ghana-country-ge/10313/ "Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh heads IBM Ghana as Country General Manager"]. ''BiztechAfrica''. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221161801/http://newsdog.today/a/article/5a40997212313a18d9e32fc8/?d=false "Powerful CEOs: The most stylish female Ghanaian CEOs of 2017 - NewsDog"]. Archived from [http://newsdog.today/a/article/5a40997212313a18d9e32fc8/?d=false the original] on 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2018-02-21.</ref> She san be old student for [[Wesley Girls' Senior High School|Wesley Girls' High School]] den [[Achimota School]] for Ghana insyd. == Ein Career == Kyerematen-Jimoh get 20 years extensive working experience for financial services den technology industries for Africa den Europe insyd. For 2011 insyd,na she join IBM as dema Territory Marketing Manager wey be responsible for IBM for [[West Africa]] insyd. She later move go Nairobi, [[Kenya]] as Strategy Leader give IBM Central, East den West Africa operations.<ref name="IBM appoints new Country Manager" /><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100009/http://citibusinessnews.com/index.php/2015/07/03/ibm-appoints-new-country-general-manger-for-ghana/ "IBM appoints new Country General Manger &#x5B;sic&#x5D; for Ghana - Ghana Business News"]. ''Ghana Business News''. 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref> She san serve as member of de governing board give de Bank of Ghana, wey dema chair person be Dr. Ernest Addison. De board be responsible for de formulation of policies give de achievement for central banks' dema objectives.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210821120920/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Interrogate-the-issue-of-high-interest-rates-in-Ghana-Akufo-Addo-to-new-BoG-Board-1338223 "Interrogate the issue of high interest rates in Ghana – Akufo-Addo to new BoG Board"]. ''GhanaWeb''. 2021-08-21. Retrieved 2021-08-21.</ref> Before say she join IBM, na she work give UBS Investment Bank den ABN AMRO Bank for UK insyd.<ref>[https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/features/angela-kyerematen-jimoh-takes-turn-on-engine-room.htm "Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh takes turn on 'Engine Room'"]. ''Graphic Online''. Retrieved 2022-03-27.</ref> For January 2022 insyd, Microsoft announce dema appointment of Kyerematen-Jimoh, international corporate law expert, as dema new Africa Strategic Partnerships Manager give dema new Africa Transformation Office (ATO). de office go dey focus on facilitating growth plus investment give four key development areas: digital infrastructure, skills development, small plus medium enterprises (SMEs) den startups.<ref>[https://www.financialafrik.com/2022/01/11/la-ghaneenne-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-nommee-responsable-du-nouveau-partenariat-strategique-afrique-chez-microsoft "La Ghanéenne Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh nommée responsable du nouveau partenariat stratégique Afrique chez Microsoft"]. ''Financial Afrik'' (insyd French). 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-01-11.</ref> == Ein Awards == WomanRising rank am among Top 50 Corporate Women Leaders for [[Ghana]] insyd 2016.<ref name="Akpah" /><ref>[https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Google-Ghana-CEO-receives-top-corporate-women-leaders-award-59138 "Google Ghana CEO receives top corporate women leaders award"]. ''www.ghanaweb.com''. 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>Akpah, Prince (2017-09-16). [https://newsofthesouth.com/ibm-ghana-ceo-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-receives-womanrising-award/ "IBM Ghana CEO Angela Kyerematen- Jimoh Receives WOmanRising Award | News of the South"]. ''newsofthesouth.com''. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231031021230/https://article.wn.com/view/2017/09/15/IBM_Ghana_CEO_Angela_KyerematenJimoh_Receives_WomanRising_Aw/ "IBM Ghana CEO, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Receives WomanRising Award"]. ''article.wn.com''. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref><ref>Online, Peace FM (2016-10-05). [https://web.archive.org/web/20240317140619/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/business/news/201610/294023.php "Top 50 Women Corporate Leaders in Ghana"]. Retrieved 2018-02-20.</ref> 2018 insyd, Glitz Africa award am de Corporate Personality for de Year.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240314012749/https://www.gbetutv.com/ibms-angela-kyerematen-jimoh-to-receives-ghana-corporate-personality-award/ "Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh to receives Ghana Corporate Personality Award"]. 19 April 2018.</ref> 2023, Forbes Afrique name am among de Top 50 Women Managers for Africa insyd. For 2020, Na Avance Media name am among Africa’s 2020 Top 100 Most Influential Women.<ref>Infusion, Brand (2023-05-26). [https://empowerafrica.com/angela-kyerematen-jimoh/ "Regulatory Sandboxes in Africa". ''Empower Africa'']. Retrieved 2024-03-08.</ref> == References == <references /> [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Ghanaians]] [[Category:Ghanaian businesspeople]] [[Category:Harvard Business School alumni]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian businesspeople]] [[Category:21st-century Ghanaian women]] 9hute1ass4awuuzxfmv86feuzq3yy0e 0 4969 109252 97379 2026-08-08T08:15:54Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109252 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''University of Benin''' ('''UNIBEN''') be public research university wey dey Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110723180148/http://www.fme.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=53 "Departments -Tertiary"]. ''Ministry of Education (Nigeria)''. Archived from [http://www.fme.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=53 the original] on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2019.</ref> edey mong de universities wey de Federal Government of Nigeria dey own wey dem found am for 1970 insyd.<ref>[http://thenationonlineng.net/uniben-x-raying-48-year-old/ "UNIBEN… X-raying a 48-year-old"]. ''The Nation Nigeria''. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2019.</ref> Currently de school dey run two campuses wey dem get fifteen faculties wey dey include central library wey dem name John Harris Library.<ref>Umukoro, Immanuel Ovemeso; Tiamiyu, Mutawakilu Adisa (1 December 2017). [[doi:10.1177/0961000616653176|"Determinants of e-library services' use among university students: A study of John Harris Library, University of Benin, Nigeria"]]. ''Journal of Librarianship and Information Science''. '''49''' (4): 438–453. doi:[[doi:10.1177/0961000616653176|10.1177/0961000616653176]]. ISSN&nbsp;[[issn:0961-0006|0961-0006]]. S2CID&nbsp;[https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:32173962 32173962].</ref> De buildings wey dey UNIBEN be sparsely built wey dem no dey close to each other.<ref>[https://trek.zone/en "Trek Zone: Travel News & Best Tourist Attractions"]. ''Trek Zone''. Retrieved 29 January 2023.</ref> UNIBEN get teaching hospital wey dem dey call University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220523173932/https://guardian.ng/features/uneasy-calm-as-ubth-awaits-new-cmd/ "Uneasy calm as UBTH awaits new CMD"]. ''The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News''. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2022.</ref> == De School Ein History == [[File:Unibenmaingate.jpg|right|thumb|University Main Gate Ugbowo Campus]] [[File:Faculty-of-Management-Science-University-of-Benin.jpg|thumb|Faculty of Management Science University of Benin]] Dem found de school for 1970 insyd.<ref>[https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-benin-3614 "University of Benin on The Conversation"]. ''theconversation.com''. Retrieved 1 April 2023.</ref> E first start as Institute give Technology till dem recognize am as full fledge university wey National Universities Commision (NUC) acredit am for 1st July 1971 insyd.<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/uniben-retains-2nd-position-in-nuc-programme-accreditation-vc "Uniben retains second position in Nuc programme accreditation-VC"]. ''Vanguard News''. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2019.</ref><ref>[http://uniben.edu/about-us.html "Brief History"]. University of Benin. Retrieved 6 July 2019.</ref> E come turn federal government-owned University for 1st April, 1975 insyd.<ref>[https://www.uniben.edu/about-uniben.html#:~:text=HISTORY%20OF%20THE%20UNIVERSITY%20OF,as%20Midwest%20Institute%20of%20Technology "UniBEN - ABOUT Us"]. ''www.uniben.edu''. Retrieved 30 July 2023.</ref> == John Harris Library == [[File:John_Harris_Library,_UNIBEN.jpg|thumb|John Harris Library, UNIBEN]] De John Harris Library be academic library wey dey Ugbowo campus insyd. Dem name am after pioneer University Librarian, John Harris.University of Benin wey dem found 1970 wey dem formerly know am as Institute of Technology be de parent institution give de library.<ref>Oyinloye, Maxwell A. (1992). [https://worldlibraries.dom.edu/index.php/worldlib/article/view/241/197 "View of The Pioneers: William John Harris (1903-1980) | World Libraries"]. ''World Libraries''. '''2''' (2). Retrieved 13 July 2021.</ref> De library dey hold chaw volume of collection give print plus nonprint format wey edey directly opposite de clinical student dema hostel wey dey de university ein premises.De books plus shelves wey dem acquire for de library insyd dey cover all dey courses wey de university dey offer.Ibi University librarian wey dey oveersee de library ein affairs. Dem establish through de promulgation of de Institute of Technology edict for 1970 insyd but National University Commission (NUC) accord am university status for 1st July,1971 insyd.<ref>[https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-benin-nigeria "University of Benin, Nigeria"]. ''Top Universities''. Retrieved 13 July 2021.</ref> '''Branch Libraries''' * Faculty of Arts Library * Faculty of Environmental Science Library * Faculty of Law Library * Faculty of Pharmacy Library * Faculty of Agriculture Library * Faculty of Education Library * Faculty of Engineering Library * College of Medical Sciences Library * Faculty of Physical Sciences Library * Faculty of Management Sciences Library * Faculty of Life Sciences Library * Faculty of Social Sciences Library * Medical Sub-Library (UBTH) == College of Medical Sciences == UNIBEN ein college of Medical of Sciences dey teach medical plus awards wey be professional degree give physicians plus surgeons.De college get three schools plus institute wey dema names be: === School of Medicine === Dem establish am for 1973 insyd, wey de faculty of medicine dey run 6year Bachelor of Medicine plus Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) wwy ebi full-time degree programDe school ein first dean be Professor T. Belo-Osagie wey na he be Dean for 1973 wey he end ein tenure for 1975.As Professor T. Belo-Osagie left, Professor K . Diete-Koki wey claim de school ein Dean title.Since then, de school come get chaw Deans plus head of departments for de last years. De school ein immediate past Dean be Prof. Dr. (med) E. Oviasu wey de current Dean be Professor Wilson E. Sadoh.<ref name=":2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240722181354/http://colmed.uniben.edu/?page_id=65 "About – College of Medical Sciences"]. ''colmed.uniben.edu''. Retrieved 2 October 2018.</ref> === School of Basic Medical Science === Dem establish de school Basic Medical Science for December 2003 insyd by de College of Medical science wey dem launch am finally for January 2004 insyd.De school dey undertake undergraduate programe give B.Sc Plus,de school dey provide services give de oda school wey dey de college insyd: School of Medicine and Dentistry plus de oda faculties wey dey de University insyd:Science plus school of pharmacy De school of basic medical sciences get de following seven departments: # Anatomy # Medical Biochemistry # Medical Laboratory Science<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220208133246/https://alluniversity.com.ng/uniben-faculties-and-departments/ "2022 Updated List of UNIBEN Faculties and Departments"]. ''Latest JAMB News | All Nigerian Universities News''. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2022.</ref> # Nursing Science # Physiology # Physiotherapy # Radiography den Radiation Science.<ref name=":2" /> === School of Dentistry === De school of Dentistry dey coordinate courses plus curricula for de college insyd wey edey led to de Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.Dem establish De school of Dentistry wey na dem no am for 1976 wey dem admit ein first batch of students for 1976/1977 academic session insyd.Dem establish am as integral part of de college of Medical Sciences for 1975 by amendment go de Edict wey establish de University of Benin.For 2012 insyd,with international Federal of Endodontic Associations(IFEA) dema support,Donations wey comot de University of Texas wey dey Houston School of Dentistry plus de Owen family,Dr. Mbachan Collins Okwen BDS.(Benin),DBS,MBA. introduce regenerative endodonticss plus modern microscopic endodontics for de University of Benin Teaching Hospital Insyd.<ref name=":2" /><ref>[https://archive.today/20130320165024/http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/about-school/news-media/5150 "Star of the South Table Clinic winners announced | UTHealth School of…"]. 20 March 2013. Archived from [http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/about-school/news-media/5150 the original] on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2018.</ref> == Faculties wey dey University of Benin == {| class="wikitable" !Code !Title |- |AGR |Faculty of Agriculture (AGR) |- |ART |Faculty of Arts (ART) |- |BMS |School of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) |- |CBT |CBT Practice Categories (CBT) |- |CED |Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) |- |CERHI |Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI) |- |CFPDS |Centre for Forensic Programmes and DNA Studies (CFPDS) |- |COEW |College of Education Warri (COEW) |- |CPGE |College of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, PTI Campus (CPGE) |- |DCOEM |College of Education Mosogar (Delta State) (DCOEM) |- |DEN |Faculty of Dentistry (DEN) |- |EDU |Faculty of Education (EDU) |- |ENG |Faculty of Engineering (ENG) |- |ENV |Faculty of Environmental Sciences (ENV) |- |FCETA |Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba (FCETA) |- |FCETAL |Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka (FCETAL) |- |FLC |French Language Centre (FLC) |- |GST |Office for General Studies (GST) |- |ICH |Institute of Child Health (ICH) |- |INE |Institute of Education (INE) |- |INP |Institute of Public Administration and Extension Services (INP) |- |JUPEB |Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) |- |JUPEB_AK |Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (FCET AKOKA) (JUPEB_AK) |- |LAW |Faculty of Law (LAW) |- |LSC |Faculty of Life Sciences (LSC) |- |MED |Faculty of Medicine (MED) |- |MGS |Faculty of Management Sciences (MGS) |- |NILS |The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILS) |- |PHA |Faculty of Pharmacy (PHA) |- |PSC |Faculty of Physical Sciences (PSC) |- |SAGMS |St. Albert The Great Major Seminary (SAGMS) |- |SAS |All Saints Ekpoma (SAS) |- |SCN |School of Science, PTI Campus (SCN) |- |SPESSE |Centre for SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL STANDARDS ENHANCEMENT (SPESSE) (SPESSE) |- |SSC |Faculty of Social Sciences (SSC) |- |UBITS |Office for University of Benin Industrial Training and Graded Reports Scheme (UBITS) |- |VNM |Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VNM) |} <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240722191934/https://waeup.uniben.edu/@@login?camefrom=/faculties/@@index "WAeUP.Kofa - Student Management System"]. ''waeup.uniben.edu''. Retrieved 30 July 2023.</ref> == De School ein Vice chancellors == * Kenneth Robson Hill, pioneer Vice Chancellor<ref name="noang.org">[https://noang.org/university-of-benin/ "University of Benin | Nigerian Optometric Association"]. ''noang.org''. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> * T.M. Yesufu, the first indigenous Vice Chancellor<ref name="noang.org" /> * Adamu Baike, 2nd indigenous Vice Chancellor * Grace Alele-Williams, Nigeria's first female vice-chancellor. She served from 1985 to 1991<ref>[https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Alele-Williams/ "Grace Alele-Williams - Biography"]. ''Maths History''. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> * Andrew Onokheroraye<ref name="vanguardngr.com">[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/08/uniben-vc-tussle-a-contest-of-indigene-or-merit/ "UNIBEN VC tussle: A contest of indigene or merit?"]. ''Vanguard News''. 9 August 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> * Abhulimen Richard Anao<ref name="vanguardngr.com" /> * Emmanuel Nwanze<ref>Udo, Mary (20 March 2017). [https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/nwanze-dr-emmanuel-andrew-chukwuedo/ "NWANZE, Dr. Emmanuel Andrew Chukwuedo"]. ''Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation''. Retrieved 4 June 2024.</ref> * Osayuki Godwin Oshodin, 2009-2014<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230409203834/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/c105-saturday-magazine/oshodin-a-study-in-university-administration/ "OSHODIN: A Study In University Administration"]. ''The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News''. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> * Faraday Osasere Orumwense, 2014- 2019<ref>[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/unibens-giant-strides-at-48/ "UNIBEN'S giant strides at 48"]. ''The Sun Nigeria''. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> * Lilian Salami, 2019–present<ref>[https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/359826-uniben-appoints-second-female-vice-chancellor.html "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor | Premium Times Nigeria"]. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2021.</ref> == Notable alumni == * Enyinnaya Abaribe, politician from Abia State<ref>Kassim, Felix (30 December 2021). [https://platinumpost.ng/2021/12/30/abaribe-ramatu-tijjani-aliyu-bag-huriwa-man-woman-of-the-year-award/ "Abaribe, Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu bag HURIWA Man/Woman of the year award"]. ''Platinum Post News''. Retrieved 24 May 2022.</ref> * Oladipo Agboluaje,<ref>[https://www.geisteswissenschaften.fu-berlin.de/en/v/interweaving-performance-cultures/fellows/fellows_2017_2018/oladipo_agboluaje/index.html "Oladipo Agboluaje"]. ''International Research Center''. Freie Universität Berlin. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> actor * Emmanuel Agwoje,<ref>Fyn-Sydney, Seiperi (1 May 2010). [https://www.modernghana.com/news/273740/1/emmanuel-osa-agwoje-a-phenomenal-example-in-nigeri.html "Emmanuel Osa Agwoje, a phenomenal example in Nigeria Capital Market"]. ''Modern Ghana''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> banker * Winifred Akpani, businesswoman, den founder/CEO of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited * Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede,<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=30716517&privcapId=305358086&previousCapId=22818286&previousTitle=TRANSNATIONAL%20CORP%20OF%20NIGERI "Company Overview of Coronation Capital (Mauritius) Limited"]. Bloomberg. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.</ref> co-founder Access Bank Plc and founder & chairmo, Africa Initiative for Governance * Josephine Anenih,<ref>[https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/anenih-josephine-nwogo/ "ANENIH, Barr Josephine Nwogo"]. ''BLERF's Who's Who in Nigeria''. Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> lawyer den former minister * Helen Asemota,<ref>[https://www.mona.uwi.edu/marcom/newsroom/entry/2828 "HELEN ASEMOTA PROMOTED TO PROFESSOR | Marketing and Communications Office, The University of West Indies at Mona"]. ''www.mona.uwi.edu''. Retrieved 21 December 2019.</ref> professor of biochemistry den biotechnology * Lota Chukwu,<ref>[https://www.evatese.com/meet-lota-chukwu-the-nollywood-elixir-celeb-of-the-week/ "Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir | Celeb Of The Week - Evatese Blog"]. ''www.evatese.com''. Retrieved 8 February 2021.</ref> actress * George Edozie,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190226111401/https://artstrings.africa/new-nigerian-conjunctures-the-art-of-george-edozie/ "New Nigerian Conjunctures: The Art of George Edozie"]. ''Artstrings''. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> artist * Abiodun Falodun, rector, Edo State Polytechnic<ref>[https://thenationonlineng.net/dvc-delivers-unibens-150th-inaugural-lecture/ "DVC delivers UNIBEN's 150th inaugural lecture"]. ''The Nation Newspaper''. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2019.</ref> * Babatunde Fashola,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190226172801/https://www.nationalhelm.co/2017/11/fashola-reunites-former-law-classmates-uniben-30-years-anniversary.html "Fashola Reunites With Former Law Classmates At UNIBEN For 30 Years Anniversary"]. ''National Helm''. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> former Lagos State governor, wey na he serve two terms from May 29, 2007, to May 29, 2015, den current minister of Power, Work & Housing insyd Nigeria * James Ibori,<ref>[http://saharareporters.com/2009/11/12/ibori-our-convocation-speaker-not-here-uniben-students-staff-and-alumni-tell-acting-vc "Ibori, our convocation speaker? Not here! UNIBEN students, staff and alumni tell Acting VC Kubeyinje"]. ''Sahara Reporters''. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 26 February 2019.</ref> former Governor of Delta State from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 * Tom Ilube,<ref>[https://www.city.ac.uk/news/2018/january/in-conversation-with-tom-ilube "Tom Ilube receives honorary degree from City"]. ''City, University of London''. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> founder den CEO, Crossword Cybersecurity * Wellington Jighere, 2015 WESPA ''Scrabble'' champion<ref>Wang, Yanan. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/10/meet-wellington-jighere-the-unlikely-first-african-winner-of-the-world-scrabble-championship/ "With the word 'felty,' for 36 points, Wellington Jighere becomes the first African world Scrabble champion"]. ''Washington Post''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> * Patience Maseli, first female deputy director of Upstream Division for de Department of Petroleum Resources<ref>Thomas-Odia, Ijeoma (13 April 2019). [https://m.guardian.ng/guardian-woman/women-must-work-hard-to-be-relevant-in-male-dominated-fields/ "Women must work hard to be relevant in male-dominated field"]. Guardian. Retrieved 16 April 2019.</ref> * Richard Mofe-Damijo,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190226111324/http://www.businessdayliberia.com/2018/03/20/biography-net-worth-of-nollywood-actor-rmd/ "Biography & Net Worth of Nollywood Actor RMD"]. ''Business Day Liberia''. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.</ref> Nollywood actor * Darlington Obaseki,<ref>[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/fg-appoints-obaseki-substantive-cmd-ubth/ "FG appoints Obaseki substantive CMD of UBTH"]. ''Vanguard News''. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2019.</ref> medical doctor den professor * Gideon Obhakhan, former Commissioner for Education, Edo State, Nigeria<ref name=":0">[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/05/gideon-obhakhan-a-man-in-a-class-of-his-own/ "Gideon Obhakhan: A man in a class of his own"]. ''Vanguard News''. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2022.</ref> * Omoni Oboli, Nigerian actress, film director den producer<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221208024218/https://www.nyfa.edu/nyfa-news/alumni/omoni-oboli-2/ "Omoni Oboli"]. ''Alumni | New York Film Academy''. Retrieved 15 July 2021.</ref> * Loretta Ogboro-Okor<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230812200252/https://unuedo.org/loretta-oduware-ogboro-okor/ "Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor – UNUEDO Renaissance"]. Retrieved 12 August 2023.</ref> * Bright Okpocha ("Basketmouth"),<ref>Kagire, Linda M. (22 February 2019). [https://www.newtimes.co.rw/entertainment/basketmouth-perform-kigali "Basketmouth to perform in Kigali"]. ''New Times (Rwanda)''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> comedian * Suyi Davies Okungbowa,<ref>Reader, Civilian (23 May 2019). [https://civilianreader.com/2019/05/23/interview-with-suyi-davies-okungbowa/ "Interview with Suyi Davies Okungbowa"]. ''Civilian Reader''. Retrieved 18 January 2022.</ref> author den scholar * Ovie Omo-Agege,<ref>Adurokiya, Ebenezer (18 April 2018). [https://web.archive.org/web/20190226054434/https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/142797/ "Things you should know about Senator Ovie Omo-Agege"]. ''Nigerian Tribune''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> senator insyd de Nigerian eighth senate * Chike Onuorah<ref>Nigeria, Guardian (3 July 2016). [https://web.archive.org/web/20231218142419/https://editor.guardian.ng/art/a-journey-through-discerning-minds-of-onuorah/ "A journey through discerning minds of Onuorah"]. ''The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News''. Retrieved 18 December 2023.</ref> artist den painter * Osonye Tess Onwueme,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190201125536/http://www.africanbookscollective.com/authors-editors/osonye-tess-onwueme "Tess Osonye Onwueme"]. ''African Books Collective''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> writer den professor * Victor F. Peretomode,<ref>Okafor, Chido (17 May 2019). [https://m.guardian.ng/news/how-we-tamed-cultism-in-delsu-by-vice-chancellor "How we tamed Cultism in DELSU, by vice chancellor"]. ''Guardian Newspapers''. Retrieved 27 June 2019.</ref> academic den professor * Benedict Peters,<ref>Mikva, Keren (19 February 2015). [https://moguldom.com/88726/12-things-didnt-know-benedict-peters/3/ "12 Things You Didn't Know About Nigerian Billionaire Benedict Peters"]. ''Moguldom''. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> founder of Aiteo group * Amaju Pinnick,<ref>[https://guardian.ng/sport/amaju-pinnick-others-for-uniben-alumni-awards/ "Amaju Pinnick, others For UNIBEN Alumni Awards"]. ''guardian.ng''. 25 August 2018. [https://web.archive.org/web/20190415195209/https://guardian.ng/sport/amaju-pinnick-others-for-uniben-alumni-awards/ Archived] from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231209212719/http://aitonline.tv/post-uniben_honours_nff_president_pinnick__others_for_sports_excellence/ "Post UNIBEN honours NFF President and others for sports excellence"]. ''aitonline.tv''. Retrieved 28 August 2019.</ref> Presido Nigeria Football Federation * Ijeoma Uchegbu,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232552/http://www.biopharminternational.com/talent-pool "The Talent Pool"]. ''BioPharm International''. BioPharm International-12-02-2006. '''2006''' (7). 2 December 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> scientist den professor * Emmanuel Uduaghan,<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=241355340&privcapId=128471872&previousCapId=128471872&previousTitle=Niger%20Delta%20Power%20Holding%20Company%20Limited "Company Overview of Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited"]. Bloomberg. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> former governor, Delta State * Sabina Umeh,<ref>[https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/02/entrepreneur-kese-jabari-his-former-beauty-queen-wife-sabina-umeh-cover-mode-men-magazines-february-issue-as-they-dish-on-their-30-year-romance/ "Entrepreneur Kese Jabari & his Beauty Queen/Musician Wife Sabina Umeh cover Mode Men Magazine's February Issue as they dish on their 30-Year Romance"]. ''BellaNaija''. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2019.</ref> singer == Awards == '''Africa Outstanding University of the Year Award, 2023''' <ref>[https://punchng.com/uniben-wins-africa-outstanding-varsity-award/ "UNIBEN wins Africa outstanding varsity award"]. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.</ref> == Notable faculty == * Alexander Oppenheim (1973–1977),<ref>Greenfield, Richard (15 December 1997). [https://web.archive.org/web/20211125061341/https://www.malkin-71.net/news/obituaries/obituary-sir-alexander-oppenheim-1289007.html "Obituary: Sir Alexander Oppenheim"]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved 12 March 2021.</ref> mathematician == Photo gallery == <gallery> File:University_of_Benin_front_view.jpg File:Faculty_of_Education,_University_of_Benin.jpg|Faculty of Education, UNIBEN File:Faculty_of_Law,_University_of_Benin.jpg|Faculty of Law, UNIBEN File:Faculty_of_Pharmacy,_University_of_Benin.jpg|Faculty of Pharmacy, UNIBEN File:University_of_Benin_Main_Gate_02,_Benin_City,_Edo_State.jpg|University of Benin Main Gate File:University_of_Benin,_Gate_Entrance,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|University of Benin, Gate Entrance File:St._Albert_Catholic_Church_main_gate,_University_of_Benin,_Benin_City,_Edo_State.jpg|St. Albert Catholic Church, University of Benin File:Erastus_B.O._Akingbola_Hostel,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|Erastus B.O. Akingbola Hostel, University of Benin File:Faculty_of_Environmental_Sciences,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Benin File:Faculty_of_Management_Sciences,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin File:Centre_for_Research,_Innovation_and_Development,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|Centre for Research, Innovation and Development, University of Benin File:Department_of_Quantity_Surveying_03,_University_of_Benin,_Edo_State.jpg|Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Benin </gallery> == References == <references /> == External links == * [https://www.uniben.edu/ Official website] {{Commons}} [[Category:Public universities insyd Nigeria]] [[Category:1970s establishments insyd Nigeria]] [[Category:Education insyd Benin City]] [[Category:Coordinates for Wikidata top]] [[Category:Universities den colleges insyd Nigeria]] [[Category:Universities den colleges dem establish insyd 1970]] [[Category:Educational institutions dem establish insyd 1970]] gz1wryzm02l140sqmgsnobvpt5pe895 0 10626 109250 80435 2026-08-08T00:47:47Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109250 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Hocine Ziani''' (dem born am for 3 May 1953) be Algerian painter den artist insyd plastic arts.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180319011056/http://bu.usthb.dz/IMG/pdf/hocine_ziani.pdf "Bio"] (PDF). ''bu.usthb.dz''. Retrieved 27 March 2021.</ref> == Early years == Dem born Ziani on 3 May 1953 insyd Sidi Daoud to Kabyle family wey dem dey live insyd de countryside for lower Kabylia near Zawiyet Sidi Amar Cherif wey eno dey far from de course for Oued Sebaou insyd de current Boumerdès Province.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Peintres algériens 13 : Hocine Ziani {{!}} Art arabe, Peintre, Cerf dessin|url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/448811919110089182/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Pinterest|language=en}}</ref> He spend ein childhood insyd cultural isolation insyd de first years wey dey coincide plus de start for de Algerian revolution.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Peintres algériens 13 : Hocine Ziani|url=http://chroniquesalgeriennes.unblog.fr/2016/01/10/peintres-algeriens-13-hocine-ziani/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Chroniquesalgeriennes}}</ref> Insyd 1964, two years after de independence of ein country, he enroll insyd de primary school for Sidi Daoud at de age of 11 wey he devote einself say ego draw den art as he be self-taught.<ref name=":0">{{cite journal|url=https://www.persee.fr/doc/cea_0008-0055_1996_num_36_141_2008|title=La peinture monumentale en Algérie|last=Pouillon|first=François|journal=Cahiers d'Études africaines|year=1996|volume=36|issue=141–142|pages=183–213|doi=10.3406/cea.1996.2008|language=fr}}</ref> He join ein internship studies insyd an accounting college insyd de nearby town of Bordj Menaïel insyd 1969, wey he move to Algiers insyd 1973 make he continue ein studies den obtain an accountant position insyd a national company.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hocine ZIANI|url=https://eponarts.org/hocinaziani/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=eponarts.org|language=fr|archive-date=26 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226044114/https://eponarts.org/hocinaziani/|url-status=dead}}</ref> From November 1974 to February 1977, he perform ein military service insyd de Algerian desert within de Algerian Army, den for dis occasion, he discover de Sahara, in particular de Hoggar den de culture of de Tuaregs.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rpUPAQAAMAAJ&q=Hocine+Ziani|title=نقد: مجلة للدراسات و النقد الاجتماعي|date=2002|publisher=Société d'édition, d'animation scientifique et culturelle|language=fr}}</ref> As soon as he return to civilian life, wer na he find ein professional activity insyd accounting<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Vittel Salon. Un vivier d'artistes internationaux au salon Peinture et Sculpture|url=https://www.vosgesmatin.fr/edition-de-la-plaine/2018/07/15/un-vivier-d-artistes-internationaux-au-salon-peinture-et-sculpture|access-date=2021-03-25|website=www.vosgesmatin.fr|language=FR-fr}}</ref> insyd 1978 he drop de profession for art.<ref name=":1" /> == Main exhibitions == Several galleries den exhibitions wey dem present Ziani ein works:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://artacademie.com/pdftemp/588.pdf |title=List of exhibitions|website=artacademie.com |access-date=2021-03-27}}</ref> *Algiers: Galerie El-Mougar, 1st individual exhibition, 1979 *Algiers: Galerie El-Mougar, Groupe35, 1981 *Titograd: traveling exhibition Groupe35, 1983 *Sofia: Groupe35 exhibition, 1983 *Algiers: Palace of Culture, Bourdine group, Djemai, Kerbouche and Ziani, 1990<ref>{{Cite book|last=Cheurfi|first=Achour|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nf7VAAAAMAAJ&q=Ziani|title=Le livre des peintres algériens: dictionnaire biographique|date=2004|publisher=Éditions Anep|isbn=978-9961-756-64-5|language=fr}}</ref> *Paris: Galerie de la Place, 1993, 1996, 2005 *Paris: Opera Gallery, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2008 *Paris: Galerie Art-Cadre, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 *Singapore: Opera Gallery, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 *Paris: Salon des Artistes Français, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 *New York: Opera Gallery, 2000, 2001 *Brussels: Brussels Stars Art Gallery, 1994 *Nîmes: South Gallery, 1995 *Luxembourg: Galerie Becker, 1998 *Saint-Dié: The European Biennial of the Thirty, 1998 *Heusden: Oocker Gallery, 2002 *Strasbourg: Galerie Froessel, 1993, 1995 *Aix-en-Provence: Arteum Museum, 2001 *Sharjah: Art Museum, 2005 *Roanne: Museum of Fine Arts, 2006 *Lyon: Art-Club gallery, ex-galerie de la Place, 2007 *Dubai: Opera Gallery, 2008, 2010 *Thonon-les-Bains: Franco-Swiss meeting, guest of honor, 2008 *Abu Dhabi: Authority for Culture and Heritage, 2009 *Brandérion Cap'Orient: The Great Figuratives in Brittany, 2009 *Zillisheim: Salon International, guest of honor, 2009 *Johannesburg: representation of Algeria at de international exhibition of countries dem qualify for de FIFA World Cup - FIFA, 2010 *Endingen: Internationale Kunstmesse, guest of honor, 2010 *Paris: 13th Salon des Peintres du Marais, guest of honor, 2011 *Kaysersberg: Atmosphere of Venice, thematic exhibition, 2012 *Strasbourg: St-Art, one-man-show, Art-Cadre Gallery, 2012 *Chaumont: at de Chapelle des Jésuites, retrospective organize by de city of Chaumont, 2013 *Strasbourg: Orient and Venice, Galerie de l'Agora, Council of Europe, 2013 *Paris: Ad Vitam Aeternam, group exhibition (Brayer, Buffet, Dali, Laporte, Tobiasse, Toffoli, Weisbuch, Ziani), Pérahia gallery, 2014 *Rosheim, France: solo exhibition "Praise of Wisdom", 2015<ref>{{Cite web|title=Document sans nom|url=http://s192843977.onlinehome.fr/fr/home/actualite/actualite.htm|access-date=2021-03-26|website=s192843977.onlinehome.fr}}</ref> *Schwarzach, Germany: at de Church of St. Peter and Paul, solo exhibition "The spirit of wine", 2017 *Luxeuil-les-Bains, Art dans la Rue fair, guest of honor, 2017<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.luxeuil-vosges-sud.fr/sites/default/files/bilan_dactivite_2017_ot_luxeuil-les-bains_vosges_du_sud_bdef.pdf |title=Bilan dactivite 2017 |access-date=25 March 2021 |archive-date=21 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121135904/https://www.luxeuil-vosges-sud.fr/sites/default/files/bilan_dactivite_2017_ot_luxeuil-les-bains_vosges_du_sud_bdef.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Vittel: Vittel international painting and sculpture exhibition, guest of honor, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vittel : des grands noms de l'Art jusqu'au 24 juillet|url=https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/grand-est/vosges/vittel-grands-noms-art-au-24-juillet-1513503.html|access-date=2021-03-26|website=France 3 Grand Est|date=17 July 2018 |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=35ÈME SALON INTERNATIONAL DE PEINTURE ET SCULPTURE DE VITTEL - Vosges|url=https://www.eterritoire.fr/detail/activites-touristiques/35eme-salon-international-de-peinture-et-sculpture-de-vittel/3161863619/grand-est,vosges,vittel(88800)|access-date=2021-03-26|website=www.eterritoire.fr|language=fr}}</ref> *Nogent: Salon Epon'Arts, guest of honor, 2019<ref>{{Cite web|title=Epon'arts, arts équestres|url=https://ville-nogentsurmarne.com/nsm_agenda/eponarts-arts-equestres/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Ville de Nogent-sur-Marne|language=fr-FR}}</ref> *Duttlenheim: Art67, 5th biennial, edition sponsor by Ziani, 2019<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|date=2019-03-08|title=ART 67 {{!}} BIENNALE {{!}} EXPOSITION 2019 DUTTLENHEIM|url=http://peinturemamanlotus.fr/?p=49992|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Christiane ALLENBACH aquarelle|language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dna.fr/edition-de-molsheim-schirmeck/2019/04/30/hocine-ziani-parrain-d-art-67|language=fr|newspaper=Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace|title=Hocine Ziani parrain d'Art 67|date=April 30, 2019|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref> *Luxeuil-les-Bains: Exhibition at de Musée de la Tour des Echevins, "Orientalism, crossed views between Paul-Elie Dubois and Hocine Ziani", 2019<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241204081822/https://www.eterritoire.fr/detail/sorties-franche-comte/exposition-l-orientalisme-:-regards-croises-entre-p-e.-dubois-et-h.-ziani/1813125584/bourgogne-franche-comte,haute-saone,luxeuil-les-bains(70300) "EXPOSITION L'ORIENTALISME : REGARDS CROISÉS ENTRE P-E. DUBOIS ET H. ZIANI - Haute-Saône"]. ''www.eterritoire.fr'' (in French). Retrieved 25 March 2021.</ref> *Colombier: 26th Salon d’Art, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Du 29 février au 8 mars : Salon d'Art, 26e du nom - Commune de Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines|url=https://saintarnoultenyvelines.fr/fr/nw/563383/155339/du-29-fevrier-au-8-mars-salon-dart-26e-du-nom|access-date=2021-03-26|website=saintarnoultenyvelines.fr}}</ref> == Awards == * Diploma of Honor, awarded by Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid, Algiers, 1987.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Abrous|first=Mansour|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Df29XKh8Y7YC&pg=PA13|title=Dictionnaire des artistes algériens: 1917-2006|date=2006-12-01|publisher=Editions L'Harmattan|isbn=978-2-296-15913-6|language=fr}}</ref> * Charles Ernest Beulé Prize from the Académie des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1997.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Cazenave|first=Elisabeth|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KnFJAQAAIAAJ&q=Hocine+Ziani|title=Les artistes de l'Algérie: dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, graveurs, 1830-1962|date=2001|publisher=Bernard Giovanangeli Éditeur|isbn=978-2-909034-27-0|language=fr}}</ref> * Several times medalist at de Salon of de Société des Artistes Français, Paris, 1997–1999.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Salon d'art - Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines|url=http://www.rambouillet-tourisme.fr/fr/information-touristique/salon-dart-saint-arnoult-en-yvelines.html?no_cache=1|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Office de tourisme de Rambouillet|language=fr|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225182716/http://www.rambouillet-tourisme.fr/fr/information-touristique/salon-dart-saint-arnoult-en-yvelines.html?no_cache=1|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Gold medal, Salon International, Vittel, 1998. * First Grand Prix, Salon des Seigneurs de l'Art, Arles, 1998. * First Grand Prix, Grand Gala National, Nantes, 1999. * First Grand Prix, gold medal, Salon International, La Grande-Motte, 2000. * Prize awarded by the Arts-Sciences-Lettres Academic Society, Paris.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ARTS - SCIENCES - LETTRES {{!}} Paris {{!}} Site Officiel|url=https://www.arts-sciences-lettres.fr/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=aslweb|language=fr}}</ref> * Medal of the City of Paris, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Salon Annuel|url=http://www.lespeintresdumarais.fr/salonannuel.htm|access-date=2021-03-26|website=www.lespeintresdumarais.fr}}</ref> == Bibliography == * ''Catalogue Exposition au Palais de la Culture'', Alger 1990. * ''Catalogue Peinture algérienne contemporaine'', Alger 1992. * ''Catalogue Rétrospective 92'', Alger 1992. * ''Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace'', Julie Carpentier, "l'Algérie de Hocine Ziani, 1995 (No.&nbsp;103). * ''Tassili Magazine'', No.&nbsp;26, juin-aout 2001, p. 48-54, "Ziani, la douceur poétique des choses humbles", par Ali El-Hadj Tahar. * ''Les artistes de l'Algérie'', Élisabeth Cazenave, Éditions Bernard Giovanangeli. 2001,   * ''Abdelkader le magnanime'', Bruno Étienne et François Pouillon, Collection Découvertes, Éditions Gallimard./IMA, 2003. * ''Arts Actualités'', magazine, mars 2003, p. 64, "Ziani, ''l'Esprit berbère"'', par Thierry Sznytka. * ''Beaux-Arts Magazine'', hors série, "l'Algérie des Peintres, de Delacroix à Renoir", p. 8, 2003. * ''Dictionnaire des artistes modernes et contemporains'', Drouot Cotation, Éditions 2001 et 2002. * ''Ziani, les lumières de l'histoire'', entretiens avec François Pouillon, CPS Éditions, Alger 2002. * ''Arts Actualités'', magazine, No.&nbsp;133, p. 64, mars 2003. ''Hocine Ziani, l'Esprit berbère'', par Thierry Sznytka. * ''Abd el-Kader, le magnanime'', de Bruno Étienne et François Pouillon. p. 33, 93, 94 et 95. Editions Gallimard 2003.  [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&nbsp;[[Special:BookSources/2-07-076749-3|2-07-076749-3]]. * ''Dictionnaire Culturel de l'Orientalisme'', p.6, de Christine Peltre, Editions Hazan, Paris.  [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&nbsp;[[Special:BookSources/2+85025+882+2|2 85025 882 2]], septembre 2003 * ''Orientalisme'', Christine Peltre, p. 240.  [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&nbsp;[[Special:BookSources/2-87939-279-9|2-87939-279-9]]. Editions Terrail, 2004. * ''Les Plus Belles Enveloppes Illustrées'', Pierre-Stéphane Proust, Éditions Normandie Terre des Arts.  [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&nbsp;[[Special:BookSources/2-909713-10-5|2-909713-10-5]]. Décembre 2004. * ''Les plus belles enveloppes illustrées'', Pierre-Stéphane Proust, p. 51, décembre 2004,   * ''Explorations artistiques au Sahara'', Elisabeth Cazenave. 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Catalogue exposition Musée la Piscine, Roubaix. == Monograph == * {{cite book|last=François Pouillon|date=2003|title=Ziani, les lumières de l'histoire|url=https://livre.fnac.com/a2178897/Francois-Pouillon-Ziani-les-lumieres-de-l-histoire|location=|publisher=CPS Éditions|page=194 pages|isbn=9961-771-001}} == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} * [https://www.galerieperahia.com Galerie Pérahia, Paris, art gallery permanently presenting works by Ziani] {{Authority control}} [[Category:Human]] [[Category:1953 births]] [[Category:Algerian people]] [[Category:21st-century Algerian artists]] [[Category:20th-century Algerian artists]] [[Category:Algerian contemporary artists]] [[Category:Contemporary painters]] [[Category:Kabyle people]] [[Category:People wey komot Sidi Daoud]] rsdxuvrt0j63uxss9qpgp9u3igexdv0 0 15806 109232 108640 2026-08-07T21:05:44Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109232 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} Na de '''Berlin Conference''' of 1884–1885 be a meeting of colonial powers wey na dem conclude plus de signing of de '''General Act of Berlin''',<ref name="Belgian Congo and the Berlin act">[https://archive.org/details/belgiancongoberl00keituoft/page/56/mode/2up?q=stanley ''The Belgian Congo and the Berlin act''], by Keith, Arthur Berriedale, 1919, p. 52.</ref> an agreement wey dey regulate European colonisation den trade insyd Africa during de New Imperialism period. Na de conference of fourteen countries be organised by Otto von Bismarck, de first chancellor of Germany, at de request of Leopold II of Belgium.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWEuj0PA_JY De Belgische Koloniën - Documentaire over het Belgisch Koloniaal Rijk (English: The Belgian Colonies - Documentary on the Belgian Colonial Empire) timestamp 10:40 to 10:52)]</ref> Na dem meet on 15 November 1884 den, after an adjournment, dem conclude on 26 February 1885 plus de signing of de General Act. Dem fi see de General Act of Berlin as de formalisation of de [[Scramble for Africa]] wey na e already dey in full swing.<ref name="In Defense of German Colonialism">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230605205209/https://www.thepostil.com/in-defense-of-german-colonialism/ Bruce Gilley: In Defense of German Colonialism, September 1, 2022]</ref> Na de conference contribute to ushering insyd a period of heightened colonial activity by European powers, wey dem sam times cite am as e be responsible for de "carve-up of Africa". However, sam scholars warn against overstating ein role insyd de colonial partitioning of Africa, wey dey draw attention to de chaw bilateral agreements dem conclude before den after de conference.<ref name="Katzenellenbogen">{{Cite book|last=Katzenellenbogen|first=S.|title=African Boundaries: Barriers, Conduits and Opportunities|url=https://archive.org/details/africanboundarie0000unse|date=1996|publisher=Pinter|editor1=Nugent, P.|location=London|pages=[https://archive.org/details/africanboundarie0000unse/page/21 21]–34|chapter=It didn't happen at Berlin: Politics, economics and ignorance in the setting of Africa's colonial boundaries.|editor2=Asiwaju, A. I.}}</ref><ref name="Craven">{{Cite journal |last=Craven |first=M. |year=2015 |title=Between law and history: the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 and the logic of free trade |journal=London Review of International Law |volume=3 |pages=31–59 |doi=10.1093/lril/lrv002 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Na a 2024 study find dat de borders wey na dem set per for de conference be those of de Congo region (wey na dese be subsequently revise), wey na chaw of Africa ein borders no take dema final form til over two decades later.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last1=Paine |first1=Jack |last2=Qiu |first2=Xiaoyan |last3=Ricart-Huguet |first3=Joan |date=2024 |title=Endogenous Colonial Borders: Precolonial States and Geography in the Partition of Africa |journal=American Political Science Review |language=en |volume=119 |pages=1–20 |doi=10.1017/S0003055424000054 |issn=0003-0554 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Na Wm. Roger Louis concede, however, dat "na de Berlin Act get a relevance to de course of de partition" of Africa. Na dem present an alternative point of view wey na de Conference be about denying new weapons to Africa. Na dem recently invent de machine gun, wich at de time na ebe a weapon of mass destruction, wey if dis fi be embargoed to Africa, der go be de possibility of a speedy conquest. Since na dem dey break embargoes, e go be essential make e act speedily. Na Ethiopia be able make e gain modern weapons from Imperial Russia, wich allow Ethiopia make e maintain ein independence. Na de Russian Revolution of 1917 be de death knell of dis embargo.<ref name="Ethiopia and Berlin">[https://www.academia.edu/127828539/Ethiopia_and_Berlin_Keys_to_understanding_the_Ukraine_conflict/Dapo Ladimeji: Ethiopia and Berlin, February 2025]</ref> Na European powers sanso be driven by economic motivations, as na competition for de vast natural resources on de continent be crucial for industrialization den expansion. As na European industries grow, de raw materials such as rubber, minerals, ivory, den cotton make Africa highly valuable. In addition, na de control over de vast African markets allow European countries make dem sell manufactured goods, wey dey lead to economic dominance insyd resources den trade. Na de Berlin Conference materialize dese ambitions, wey formalize claims to areas rich insyd resources den establishing rules make dem deter conflict among de European powers. Na economic rivalries between Britain den France increase de urgency make dem secure colonies before na dem create monopolies insyd key areas such as de Congo Basin. Na Europe get an industrial surplus wich lead dem make dem find markets abroad, wey dey make de African colonies both dema supplier of raw materials as well as consumers of European products.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pakenham|first=Thomas|title=The Scramble for Africa|date=December 15, 1991|publisher=HarperCollins|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Boahem|first=Adu A|title=African Perspectives on Colonialism|date=September 1, 1989|publisher=JohnsHopkinsPress}}</ref> Na seven of de fourteen countries represent – Austria-Hungary, Russia, Denmark, de Netherlands, Sweden-Norway, de Ottoman Empire, den de [[United States]] – cam home widout any formal possessions insyd Africa. == Conference == Na de conference open on 15 November 1884 wey e close on 26 February 1885.<ref name="TC">{{cite web|last1=Rosenberg|first1=Matt|title=The Berlin Conference: Where a Continent Was Colonized|url=https://www.thoughtco.com/berlin-conference-1884-1885-divide-africa-1433556|access-date=19 September 2017|website=ThoughtCo}}</ref> Na de number of plenipotentiaries vary per nation,<ref name="王世宗">{{cite report|last=Wang|first=Shih-tsung|others=王世宗|title="The Conference of Berlin and British 'New' Imperialism, 1884–85"|trans-title={{lang|zh-Hant|柏林會議與英國「新帝國主義」,1884–85}}|date=31 July 1998|publisher=Department of History and Research Institute of National Taiwan University ({{lang|zh-Hant|國立臺灣大學歷史學系暨研究所}})|location=Taipei|language=en|url=http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/21237/1/872411H002025.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913172627/http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/21237/1/872411H002025.pdf|archive-date=2020-09-13}} Also available [https://web.archive.org/web/20200913172830/http://140.112.142.79/publish/pdfs/22/22_08.pdf here], original [http://140.112.142.79/publish/pdfs/22/22_08.pdf here].</ref> buh dese 14 countries send representatives make dem attend de Berlin Conference den sign de subsequent Berlin Act:<ref name="General-Akte der Berliner Konferenz">[[:de:s:General-Akte der Berliner Konferenz (Kongokonferenz)|{{lang|de|General-Akte der Berliner Konferenz|italic=no|nocat=yes}} [{{lang|fr|Acte Général de la Conférence de Berlin|italic=no|nocat=yes}}<nowiki>]</nowiki>]], 26 February 1885.</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" !State !Colonial empire !Plenipotentiaries |- |Germany |German colonial empire |Otto von Bismarck Paul von Hatzfeldt Clemens Busch Heinrich von Kusserow |- |Austria-Hungary |Austrian colonial empire |Imre Széchényi von Sárvár-Felsővidék |- |International Congo Society |International Congo Society |Gabriel August van der Straten-Ponthoz Auguste, Baron Lambermont |- | Spain |Spanish colonial empire |Francisco Merry y Colom, 1st Count of Benomar |- |Denmark |Danish colonial empire |Emil Vind |- |United States |American colonial empire |John A. Kasson Henry S. Sanford Henry Morton Stanley (as Technical Adviser)<ref name="Belgian Congo and the Berlin act" /> |- |France |French colonial empire |Alphonse de Courcel |- |United Kingdom |British colonial empire |Edward Baldwin Malet |- |Italy |Italian colonial empire |Edoardo de Launay |- |Netherlands |Dutch colonial empire |Philip van der Hoeven |- |Portugal |Portuguese colonial empire |Antônio José da Serra Gomes António de Serpa Pimentel |- |Russia |Russian colonialism |Pyotr Kapnist |- |Sweden–Norway |Swedish colonial empire |Gillis Bildt |- |Ottoman Empire |Ottoman Empire |Mehmed Said Pasha |} Uniquely, na de United States reserve de right make e decline anaa to accept de conclusions of de conference.<ref>{{cite journal |date=10 March 2015 |title=Between law and history: the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 and the logic of free trade |url=http://lril.oxfordjournals.org/content/3/1/31.full |url-status=dead |journal=London Review of International Law |publisher=Lril.oxfordjournals.org |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016204131/http://lril.oxfordjournals.org/content/3/1/31.full |archive-date=2015-10-16 |access-date=2018-09-24}}</ref> == References == <references /> ==Sources== * Chamberlain, Muriel E. 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Note dat dem already propose different routes give de not-yet-implemented phases (dashed). Tobruk may for instance end up connected to Ajdabiya instead of to de Jaghboub well field.]]De '''Great Man-Made River Project''' (Arabic: النهر الصناعي العظيم, romanized: an-nahr aṣ-ṣināʿiyy al-ʿaẓīm, abbreviated '''GMRP''') be a network of pipes dat dey supply fresh water wey dem obtain am from de Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System, a fossil aquifer, across [[Libya]]. E be de world ein largest [[irrigation]] project.<ref>[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/2008/default.aspx Guinness World Records 2008 Book] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924024138/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/2008/default.aspx|date=2015-09-24}}. {{ISBN|978-1-904994-18-3}}</ref> De project dey utilize a pipeline system dat dey pump water from de Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System, for southern Libya insyd, to cities wey dey along de populous northern Mediterranean coast of Libya, wey dey include Tripoli den Benghazi. De water dey cover a distance of up to 1,600 kilometers den dey provide 70% of all fresh water wey dem use for Libya insyd.<ref>{{cite web |author=Moutaz Ali |year=2017 |title=The Eighth Wonder of the World? |url=https://en.qantara.de/content/libyas-great-man-made-river-irrigation-project-the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219152751/https://en.qantara.de/content/libyas-great-man-made-river-irrigation-project-the-eighth-wonder-of-the-world |archive-date=2021-12-19 |access-date=2019-11-30 |website=Quantara.de}}</ref> According to de project ein website, e be de largest underground network of pipes ({{convert|2820|km}})<ref>Keys, D., 2011, Libya Tale of Two Fundamentally Different Cities, BBC Knowledge Asia Edition, Vol.3 Issue 7</ref> den aqueducts for de world insyd. E dey consist of more dan 1,300 wells, most of wey dey ova 500 m deep, den dey supply 6,500,000 m³ of fresh water per day to de cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Sirte den elsewhere for Libya insyd. De late Libyan leader [[Muammar Gaddafi]] describe am as de "Eighth Wonder of de World".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Water-Technology |url=http://www.water-technology.net/projects/gmr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200816232713/https://www.water-technology.net/projects/gmr/ |archive-date=2020-08-16 |access-date=2004-10-14}}</ref> == History == [[File:ManMadeRiverLibya-7A.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ManMadeRiverLibya-7A.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Transport of pipe segments for de 1980s insyd.]] [[File:MMR_13.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MMR_13.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Trench digging for de 1980s insyd.]] [[File:GrandOmarMukhtar_ASTER_20060410.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GrandOmarMukhtar_ASTER_20060410.jpg|thumb|313x313px|False-color image of de Grand Omar Mukhtar reservoir project south of Benghazi. Water (dark blue) wey dey reside for reservoirs insyd dey appear twice for dis image insyd, for de upper right den at de bottom. Vegetation dey appear red, cityscape structures such as pavement den buildings dey appear for gray insyd, bare ground dey appear tan anaa beige.]]For 1953 insyd, efforts to find oil for southern Libya insyd lead to de discovery of large quantities of potable fossil water underground. Dem conceive de Great Man-Made River Project (GMRP) for de late 1960s insyd den work for de project top begin for 1984 insyd. Dem divide de project ein construction into five phases. De first phase require 85 million m³ of excavation den dem inaugurate am for 28 August 1991 top. De second phase (wey dem dub am ''First water to Tripoli'') dem inaugurate am for 1 September 1996 top. De Great Man-Made River Project Authority own de project den dem fund am by de Gaddafi government. De primary contractor give de first phases be Dong Ah Consortium (a South Korean company) den de present main contractor be Al Nahr Company Ltd. Imported goods wey dem destine am give use for de construction of de GMRP insyd dem make am Korea insyd den Europe (mainly for Italy insyd) den arrive by sea via de entry port of Brega (Gulf of Sidra). Cathodic corrosion protection for de pipeline top dem supply am by an Australian company, AMAC Corrosion Protection, wey base for Melbourne insyd den and deliver via de port of Benghazi.<ref>Hands-on; AMAC's Purchasing Manager.</ref> Dem make de rest of de material for Libya insyd. Dem project de total cost of de GMRP at more dan US$25 billion.<ref name="Scholl">{{cite web |last=Scholl |first=Adam |title=Map Room: Hidden Waters |url=http://www.worldpolicy.org/journal/winter2012/map-room |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030012853/http://worldpolicy.org/2013/09/12/map-room-anonymous/ |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=19 December 2012 |publisher=World Policy Journal}}</ref> Libya complete de work to date without de financial support of major countries anaa loans from world banks. Since 1990, [[UNESCO]] provide training to engineers den technicians involve plus de project. De fossil aquifer from wey dem already dey supply dis water be de Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System. E accumulate during de last ice age den dem no currently replenish am. If 2007 rates of retrieval no dey increase, de water fi last a thousand years.<ref>[http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200701/seas.beneath.the.sands.htm Article from Saudi Aramco] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805112417/http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200701/seas.beneath.the.sands.htm|date=2014-08-05}} January/February 2007</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UN Environment Program |url=http://na.unep.net/atlas/webatlas.php?id=377 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319035150/http://na.unep.net/atlas/webatlas.php?id=377 |archive-date=2012-03-19 |access-date=2009-07-14}}</ref> Oda estimates dey indicate dat dem fi deplete aquifer of water as early as 60 to 100 years.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0823/Libya-s-Qaddafi-taps-fossil-water-to-irrigate-desert-farms/%28page%29/2|title=Libya's Qaddafi taps 'fossil water' to irrigate desert farms - CSMonitor.com<!-- Bot generated title -->|website=[[The Christian Science Monitor]]|access-date=2011-12-13|archive-date=2013-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323064417/http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0823/Libya-s-Qaddafi-taps-fossil-water-to-irrigate-desert-farms/(page)/2|url-status=live}}</ref> Analysts dey say dat de costs of de $25 billion groundwater extraction system be 10% dem of desalination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colonel Qaddafi and the Great Man-made River – Water Matters - State of the Planet<!-- Bot generated title --> |url=http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/04/01/libya/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906071630/http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/04/01/libya/ |archive-date=2013-09-06 |access-date=2011-12-13}}</ref> For dis project insyd, dem invest one billion euros give de installation of 50,000 artificial palm trees give water condensation. De Spanish engineer Antonio Ibáñez de Alba carry out dis project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://elpais.com/diario/1990/01/20/internacional/632790016_850215.html|title=La conquista del desierto|date=1990-01-20|work=EL PAÍS|access-date=2017-09-04|language=es|archive-date=2017-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903163600/https://elpais.com/diario/1990/01/20/internacional/632790016_850215.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ABC (Madrid) - 15/09/1990, p. 48 - ABC.es Hemeroteca |url=http://hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1990/09/15/048.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903164745/http://hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/madrid/abc/1990/09/15/048.html |archive-date=2017-09-03 |access-date=2017-09-04 |website=hemeroteca.abc.es |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg12717273-700-technology-plastic-trees-may-turn-the-deserts-green/|title=Technology: Plastic trees may turn the deserts green|work=New Scientist|access-date=2017-09-04|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902002322/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg12717273-700-technology-plastic-trees-may-turn-the-deserts-green/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cómo inventar y vivir de ello en España.A R I A D N A-101 |url=http://www.elmundo.es/ariadna/2002/101/1026372058.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824134256/http://www.elmundo.es/ariadna/2002/101/1026372058.html |archive-date=2017-08-24 |access-date=2017-09-04 |website=www.elmundo.es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Phillips |first=David J. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=54gyRnhIugkC&q=antonio+iba%C3%B1ez+de+alba&pg=PA111 |title=Peoples on the Move: Introducing the Nomads of the World |date=2001 |publisher=William Carey Library |isbn=9780878083527 |language=en |access-date=2020-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530221332/https://books.google.com/books?id=54gyRnhIugkC&q=antonio+iba%C3%B1ez+de+alba&pg=PA111#v=snippet&q=antonio%20iba%C3%B1ez%20de%20alba&f=false |archive-date=2024-05-30 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Binner |first=J. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eGohBQAAQBAJ&q=antonio+iba%C3%B1ez+de+alba&pg=PA309 |title=Advanced Materials 1991-1992: I. Source Book |date=2013-10-22 |publisher=Elsevier |isbn=9781483294001 |language=en |access-date=2020-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530221333/https://books.google.com/books?id=eGohBQAAQBAJ&q=antonio+iba%C3%B1ez+de+alba&pg=PA309#v=snippet&q=antonio%20iba%C3%B1ez%20de%20alba&f=false |archive-date=2024-05-30 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://es.finance.yahoo.com/noticias/antonio-ibanez-de-alba-el-inventor-obsesionado-con-evitar-los-ahogamientos-155605887.html|title=Antonio Ibáñez de Alba, el inventor obsesionado con evitar los ahogamientos|access-date=2017-09-04|language=es-ES|archive-date=2017-09-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901115545/https://es.finance.yahoo.com/noticias/antonio-ibanez-de-alba-el-inventor-obsesionado-con-evitar-los-ahogamientos-155605887.html|url-status=live}}</ref> For 22 July 2011 top, during de First Libyan Civil War den de foreign military intervention, one of de two plants wey dey make pipes give de project, de Brega Plant, a NATO air strike hit am.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Missy Ryan |author2=Giles Elgoodl |author3=Tim Pearce |date=22 July 2013 |title=Libya says six killed in airstrike near Brega |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-strike-idUSTRE76L5I020110722?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924154310/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/22/us-libya-strike-idUSTRE76L5I020110722?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=5 July 2021 |publisher=Reuters}}</ref> At a press conference for 26 July top, NATO claim dat dem already fire rockets from within de plant area, den dat military material, wey dey include multiple rocket launchers, dem store am der according to intelligence findings, wey dey present two photos of an BM-21 MRL as sole evidence give de destruction of de factory. De evidence give a potential breach of UN resolutions already dey insufficient.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2013 |title=NATO bombs the Great Man-Made River |url=http://humanrightsinvestigations.org/2011/07/27/great-man-made-river-nato-bombs/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607090824/http://humanrightsinvestigations.org/2011/07/27/great-man-made-river-nato-bombs/ |archive-date=7 June 2015 |access-date=25 October 2011 |publisher=Human Rights Investigations Blog}}</ref> During de Second Libyan Civil War from 2014 to 2020, de water infrastructure suffer neglect den occasional breakdowns. As of July 2019, dem already dismantle 101 of 479 wells for de western pipeline system top.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-water-insight-idUSKCN1TX0KQ In battle for Libya's oil, water becomes a casualty] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718185516/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-water-insight-idUSKCN1TX0KQ|date=2021-07-18}}. ''Reuters''. 2019-07-02.</ref> For 10 April 2020 top, dem seize a station wey dey control water flow to Tripoli den neighboring towns by an unknown armed group. Dem cut de flow of water to ova two million pippoe as a result, den as such dem condemn de attack by de [[United Nations]] for humanitarian grounds top.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-10 |title=UN condemns water cutoff to Libyan capital Tripoli |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/condemns-water-cutoff-libyan-capital-tripoli-200411000610599.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411224719/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/condemns-water-cutoff-libyan-capital-tripoli-200411000610599.html |archive-date=2020-04-11 |access-date=2020-04-12 |website=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref> == Timeline == * 3 October 1983: De General Pippoe ein Congress hold an extraordinary session to draft de resolutions of de Basic Pippoe ein Congresses, wey decide to fund den execute de Great Man-Made River Project. * 28 August 1984: Muammar Gaddafi lay de foundation stone for Sarir area insyd give de commencement of de construction of de Great Man-Made River Project. * 28 August 1986: Muammar Gaddafi inaugurate de Brega plant give de production of de pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipes, wey dem consider am de largest pipes make am plus pre-stressed steel wire (dem make de majority of steel wire for Italy insyd by de Redaelli Tecna S.p.A. company plus ein head office for Cologno Monzese-Milan insyd den ein factory for Caivano-Naples insyd). Dem sanso inaugurate de Sarir plant for dis date top. * 26 August 1989: Muammar Gaddafi lay de foundation stone give phase two of de Great Man-Made River Project. === First water arrival === * 11 September 1989: to Ajdabiya reservoir. * 28 September 1989: to Grand Omar Muktar reservoir. * 4 September 1991: to Ghardabiya reservoir. * 28 August 1996: to Tripoli. * 28 September 2007: to Gharyan. == Gallery == <gallery class="center" widths="200" heights="200" caption="Great Manmade River images"> File:Great Manmade River. Libya.jpg|GMMR - 20 dinar note (2002) File:The Great Man - River Builder.jpg|Stamp wey dey commemorate Gaddafi as "River Builder" </gallery><ref>{{cite web |date=17 May 2012 |title=Грандиозный проект Каддафи - Великая рукотворная река |trans-title=Gaddafi's Grand Project – the Great Man-Made River |url=http://earth-chronicles.ru/news/2012-05-17-22874 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329162155/http://earth-chronicles.ru/news/2012-05-17-22874 |archive-date=2014-03-29 |access-date=2013-09-08 |website=Earth Chronicles |language=ru}}</ref> == References == <references /> == Additional sources == * [https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4814988.stm BBC News: Libya's thirst for 'fossil water'] (article dey contain map of pipe network) * [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Man-Made-River Project article at ''Encyclopædia Britannica''] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20240714011153/https://tekfeninsaat.com.tr/#/en/projects/al-khufra-tazerbo-water-conveyance-system TEKFEN İNŞAAT official article] == External links == {{commons}} *[https://www.GMRP.ly Official website] * [http://www-naweb.iaea.org/napc/ih/IHS_projects_nubian.html Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System Project] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504161139/http://www-naweb.iaea.org/napc/ih/IHS_projects_nubian.html |date=2012-05-04 }} Joint project of [[IAEA]] [[UNDP]] and [[Global Environment Facility|GEF]] about the Great Manmade River logistics. * [http://www.unesco.org/water/ihp/prizes/great_man/index.shtml Great Man-Made River International Water Prize] * [http://www.algaddafi.org/the-great-man-made-river-gmmr---main-page Great Man-Made River website at AlGaddaf.org] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304145054/http://www.algaddafi.org/the-great-man-made-river-gmmr---main-page |date=2013-03-04 }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Great Man-Made River Project}} [[Category:Geography of Libya]] [[Category:Economy of Libya]] [[Category:Water supply den sanitation in Libya]] [[Category:Muammar Gaddafi]] [[Category:Interbasin transfer]] [[Category:Libya]] 1w3q1kk2puuevngm0ghjrm7sta0s9n6 0 29166 109249 109154 2026-08-08T00:36:22Z InternetArchiveBot 29 Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 109249 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} [[File:20230609_Average_noise_levels_outside_US_homes.svg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:20230609_Average_noise_levels_outside_US_homes.svg|thumb|More dan a quarter of US residences get average outside noise levels wey dey exceed de maximum nighttime outside noise level wey de World Health Organization recommend am.<ref>Baumgaertner, Emily; Kao, Jason; Lutz, Eleanor; Sedgwick, Josephine; et&#x20;al. (June 9, 2023). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/09/health/noise-exposure-health-impacts.html "Noise Could Take Years Off Your Life Here's How"]. ''The New York Times''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230609161926/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/09/health/noise-exposure-health-impacts.html Archived] from the original on June 9, 2023.</ref>]]'''Noise health effects''' be de physical den psychological health consequences of regular exposure to consistent elevated sound levels. De World Health Organization consider noise from traffic, in particular, to be one of de worst environmental stressors give humans, wey dey second only to air pollution.<ref name=":2">Münzel, Thomas; Kröller-Schön, Swenja; Oelze, Matthias; Gori, Tommaso; Schmidt, Frank P.; Steven, Sebastian; Hahad, Omar; Röösli, Martin; Wunderli, Jean-Marc; Daiber, Andreas; Sørensen, Mette (2020). [[doi:10.1146/annurev-publhealth-081519-062400|"Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Traffic Noise with a Focus on Nighttime Noise and the New WHO Noise Guidelines"]]. ''Annual Review of Public Health''. '''41''': 309–328. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1146/annurev-publhealth-081519-062400|10.1146/annurev-publhealth-081519-062400]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31922930 31922930].</ref> Elevated workplace anaa environmental noise fi cause hearing impairment, tinnitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, annoyance, den sleep disturbance.<ref name=":0">Münzel T, Schmidt FP, Steven S, Herzog J, Daiber A, Sørensen M (February 2018). [[doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2017.12.015|"Environmental Noise and the Cardiovascular System"]]. ''Journal of the American College of Cardiology''. '''71''' (6): 688–697. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2017.12.015|10.1016/j.jacc.2017.12.015]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29420965 29420965].</ref><ref name=":1">Kerns, Ellen; Masterson, Elizabeth A.; Themann, Christa L.; Calvert, Geoffrey M. (2018). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6897488 "Cardiovascular conditions, hearing difficulty, and occupational noise exposure within US industries and occupations"]. ''American Journal of Industrial Medicine''. '''61''' (6): 477–491. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1002/ajim.22833|10.1002/ajim.22833]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6897488 6897488]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29537072 29537072].</ref> Dem sanso attribute changes for de immune system den birth defects insyd to noise exposure.<ref name=":5">Passchier-Vermeer W, Passchier WF (March 2000). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1637786 "Noise exposure and public health"]. ''Environmental Health Perspectives''. '''108''' (Suppl 1): 123–31. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1289/ehp.00108s1123|10.1289/ehp.00108s1123]]. [[JSTOR (identifier)|JSTOR]]&#x20;[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3454637 3454637]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1637786 1637786]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10698728 10698728].</ref> Although age-related health effects (presbycusis) dey occur naturally plus age,<ref>Rosenhall U, Pedersen K, Svanborg A (August 1990). "Presbycusis and noise-induced hearing loss". ''Ear and Hearing''. '''11''' (4): 257–63. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1097/00003446-199008000-00002|10.1097/00003446-199008000-00002]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2210099 2210099].</ref> for many countries insyd de cumulative impact of noise dey sufficient to impair de hearing of a large fraction of de population ova de course of a lifetime.<ref>Schmid RE (2007-02-18). [https://web.archive.org/web/20071115131020/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/18/ap/health/mainD8NC00AO0.shtml "Aging nation faces growing hearing loss"]. CBS News. Archived from [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/18/ap/health/mainD8NC00AO0.shtml the original] on 2007-11-15. Retrieved 2007-02-18.</ref><ref>Senate Public Works Committee, ''Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972'', S. Rep. No. 1160, 92nd Cong. 2nd session</ref> Dem know noise exposure to induce noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, vasoconstriction, den oda cardiovascular adverse effects.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070925221754/http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~lohp/graphics/pdf/hw24en08.pdf "Noise: Health Effects and Controls"] (PDF). University of California, Berkeley. Archived from [http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~lohp/graphics/pdf/hw24en08.pdf the original] (PDF) on 2007-09-25. Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref><ref name=":1" /> Dem associate chronic noise exposure plus sleep disturbances den increased incidence of diabetes. Adverse cardiovascular effects dey occur from chronic exposure to noise sekof de sympathetic nervous system ein inability to habituate. De sympathetic nervous system dey maintain lighter stages of sleep wen dem expose de body to noise, wey no dey allow blood pressure to follow de normal rise den fall cycle of an undisturbed circadian rhythm.<ref name=":0" /> Dem link stress from time wey dem spend around elevated noise levels plus increased workplace accident rates, aggression, den oda anti-social behaviors.<ref>Kryter KD (1994). ''The handbook of hearing and the effects of noise: physiology, psychology, and public health''. Boston: Academic Press. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-0-12-427455-6|978-0-12-427455-6]]</bdi>.</ref> De most significant sources be vehicles, aircraft, prolonged exposure to loud music, den industrial noise.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111114043606/http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/01/sa_nrm/arkiv/nrm2006/kap10-noise.pdf "10. Noise"] (PDF). Natural Resources and the Environment 2006. 2006. pp.&#x20;188–189. Archived from [http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/01/sa_nrm/arkiv/nrm2006/kap10-noise.pdf the original] (PDF) on November 14, 2011.</ref> Dem link prolonged exposure to noise at home to decreased mental health.<ref>Li, Ang; Martino, Erika; Mansour, Adelle; Bentley, Rebecca (2022). "Environmental Noise Exposure and Mental Health: Evidence From a Population-Based Longitudinal Study". ''American Journal of Preventive Medicine''. '''63''' (2): e39–e48. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2022.02.020|10.1016/j.amepre.2022.02.020]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35466022 35466022]. [[S2CID (identifier)|S2CID]]&#x20;[https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:248361177 248361177].</ref> Der dey approximately 10,000 deaths per year as a result of noise for de European Union insyd.<ref>[https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/noise-in-europe-2014 "Noise in Europe 2014"]. ''European Environment Agency''.</ref><ref>Godwin R (3 July 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jul/03/sonic-doom-noise-pollution-kills-heart-disease-diabetes "Sonic doom: how noise pollution kills thousands each year"]. ''The Guardian'' &#x2013; via www.theguardian.com.</ref> == Noise-induced hearing loss == [[File:HearingExam.jpg|thumb|An audiologist wey dey conduct an audiometric hearing test for a sound-proof testing booth insyd]]Noise-induced hearing loss be a permanent shift for pure-tone thresholds insyd, wey dey result for sensorineural hearing loss insyd. De severity of a threshold shift dey dependent for duration den severity of noise exposure top. Dem see noise-induced threshold shifts as a notch for an audiogram top from 3000 to 6000&#x20;Hz, but most often at 4000&#x20;Hz.<ref>Katz J, Chasin M, English KM, Hood LJ, Tillery KL (2014-09-19). ''Handbook of clinical audiology'' (Seventh&#x20;ed.). Philadelphia. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-1-4511-9163-9|978-1-4511-9163-9]]</bdi>. [[OCLC (identifier)|OCLC]]&#x20;[https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/877024342 877024342].</ref> Exposure to loud noises, either for a single traumatic experience insyd anaa ova time, fi damage de auditory system den dey result for hearing loss insyd den sometimes tinnitus as well. Traumatic noise exposure fi happen at work (e.g., loud machinery), at play (e.g., loud sporting events, concerts, recreational activities), den/anaa by accident (e.g., a backfiring engine). Noise-induced hearing loss be sometimes unilateral den typically dey cause patients to lose hearing around de frequency of de triggering sound trauma.<ref>[https://www.ata.org/understanding-facts/causes "Causes"]. ''American Tinnitus Association''. 2015-03-02. Retrieved 2019-02-22.</ref> == Tinnitus == Tinnitus be an auditory disorder wey de perception of a sound (ringing, chirping, buzzing, etc.) characterize am for de ear insyd for de absence of an external sound source insyd. Der dey two types of tinnitus: subjective den objective. Subjective be de most common den fi hear am only "for de head insyd" by de person wey e affect am. Dem fi hear objective tinnitus from dem around de person wey e affect am den de audiologist fi hear am using a stethoscope. Dem sanso fi categorize tinnitus by de way e dey sound for one ein ear insyd, pulsatile tinnitus<ref>Waldvogel D, Mattle HP, Sturzenegger M, Schroth G (March 1998). [https://boris.unibe.ch/117566/1/415_2009_Article_82450137415.pdf "Pulsatile tinnitus--a review of 84 patients"] (PDF). ''Journal of Neurology''. '''245''' (3): 137–42. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1007/s004150050193|10.1007/s004150050193]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9553842 9553842]. [[S2CID (identifier)|S2CID]]&#x20;[https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:10767191 10767191].</ref> wey de vascular nature of Glomus tumors cause am den non-pulsatile tinnitus wey dey usually sound like crickets, de sea den bees. Though dem no know de pathophysiology of tinnitus, noise exposure fi be a contributing factor; therefore dem fi associate tinnitus plus with hearing loss, wey de cochlea den central nervous system (CNS) generate am. High-frequency hearing loss dey cause a high-pitched tinnitus den low-frequency hearing loss dey cause a roaring tinnitus.<ref>Nicolas-Puel C, Faulconbridge RL, Guitton M, Puel JL, Mondain M, Uziel A (2002). "Characteristics of tinnitus and etiology of associated hearing loss: a study of 123 patients". ''The International Tinnitus Journal''. '''8''' (1): 37–44. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14763234 14763234].</ref> Noise-induced tinnitus fi be temporary anaa permanent wey dey depend for de type den amount of noise top wey dem expose a person to. == Cardiovascular effects == Dem already associate noise plus important cardiovascular health problems, particularly hypertension, as e dey cause an increase for levels of stress hormones den vascular oxidative stress insyd.<ref name=":2" /><ref>Ising H, Babisch W, Kruppa B (1999). [http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=1999;volume=1;issue=4;spage=37;epage=48;aulast=Ising "Noise-Induced Endocrine Effects and Cardiovascular Risk"]. ''Noise & Health''. '''1''' (4): 37–48. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12689488 12689488].</ref><ref>Davies H, Kamp IV (2012-11-01). [[doi:10.4103/1463-1741.104895|"Noise and cardiovascular disease: a review of the literature 2008-2011"]]. ''Noise & Health''. '''14''' (61): 287–91. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.4103/1463-1741.104895|10.4103/1463-1741.104895]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23257579 23257579].</ref><ref>Lin FR, Metter EJ, O'Brien RJ, Resnick SM, Zonderman AB, Ferrucci L (February 2011). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277836 "Hearing loss and incident dementia"]. ''Archives of Neurology''. '''68''' (2): 214–20. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1001/archneurol.2010.362|10.1001/archneurol.2010.362]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277836 3277836]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;21320988.</ref> Noise levels of 50 dB(A) anaa greater at night fi increase de risk of myocardial infarction by chronically elevating cortisol production.<ref>Maschke C (2003). [http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2002;volume=5;issue=17;spage=35;epage=45;aulast=Maschke "Stress Hormone Changes in Persons exposed to Simulated Night Noise"]. ''Noise & Health''. '''5''' (17): 35–45. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12537833 12537833].</ref><ref>Franssen EA, van Wiechen CM, Nagelkerke NJ, Lebret E (May 2004). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1740783 "Aircraft noise around a large international airport and its impact on general health and medication use"]. ''Occupational and Environmental Medicine''. '''61''' (5): 405–13. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1136/oem.2002.005488|10.1136/oem.2002.005488]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1740783 1740783]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15090660 15090660].</ref><ref>Lercher P, Hörtnagl J, Kofler WW (1993). "Work noise annoyance and blood pressure: combined effects with stressful working conditions". ''International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health''. '''65''' (1): 23–8. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1007/BF00586054|10.1007/BF00586054]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8354571 8354571]. [[S2CID (identifier)|S2CID]]&#x20;[https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:41612151 41612151].</ref> Traffic noise get several negative effects, wey dey include increased risk give coronary artery disease, plus night-time exposure to noise possibly more harmful dan day-time exposure.<ref name=":2" /> Dem already sanso show am to increase blood pressure for individuals insyd within de surrounding residential areas, plus railways wey dey cause de greatest cardiovascular effects.<ref name=":3">Lee PJ, Park SH, Jeong JH, Choung T, Kim KY (November 2019). [[doi:10.1016/j.envint.2019.105101|"Association between transportation noise and blood pressure in adults living in multi-storey residential buildings"]]. ''Environment International''. '''132''' 105101. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1016/j.envint.2019.105101|10.1016/j.envint.2019.105101]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31434052 31434052].</ref><ref>Dzhambov A, Tilov B, Markevych I, Dimitrova D (December 2017). [https://push-zb.helmholtz-muenchen.de/frontdoor.php?source_opus=51900 "Residential road traffic noise and general mental health in youth: The role of noise annoyance, neighborhood restorative quality, physical activity, and social cohesion as potential mediators"]. ''Environment International''. '''109''': 1–9. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1016/j.envint.2017.09.009|10.1016/j.envint.2017.09.009]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28917129 28917129].</ref> Roadway noise levels dey sufficient to constrict arterial blood flow den dey lead to elevated blood pressure.<ref>Klompmaker JO, Janssen NA, Bloemsma LD, Gehring U, Wijga AH, van den Brink C, et&#x20;al. (August 2019). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6792364 "Associations of Combined Exposures to Surrounding Green, Air Pollution, and Road Traffic Noise with Cardiometabolic Diseases"]. ''Environmental Health Perspectives''. '''127''' (8): 87003. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1289/EHP3857|10.1289/EHP3857]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6792364 6792364]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31393793 31393793].</ref><ref name=":3" /> Vasoconstriction fi result from elevated adrenaline levels anaa thru medical stress reactions. Dem correlate long-term exposure to noise to an increase for cortisol den angiotensin-II levels insyd wey dem respectively associate am plus oxidative stress den vascular inflammation.<ref name=":2" /> Individuals wey dey subject to greater dan 80 dB(A) for de workplace insyd dey at increased risk of having increased blood pressure.<ref>Chang TY, Liu CS, Huang KH, Chen RY, Lai JS, Bao BY (April 2011). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3090324 "High-frequency hearing loss, occupational noise exposure and hypertension: a cross-sectional study in male workers"]. ''Environmental Health''. '''10''': 35. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1186/1476-069X-10-35|10.1186/1476-069X-10-35]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3090324 3090324]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21518430 21518430].</ref><ref>Chang TY, Su TC, Lin SY, Jain RM, Chan CC (November 2007). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072860 "Effects of occupational noise exposure on 24-hour ambulatory vascular properties in male workers"]. ''Environmental Health Perspectives''. '''115''' (11): 1660–4. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1289/ehp.10346|10.1289/ehp.10346]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072860 2072860]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18008000 18008000].</ref> A 2021 systematic review for de effect of occupational exposure to noise on ischemic heart disease (IHD) top, stroke den hypertension, wey de World Health Organization (WHO) coordinate am den de International Labour Organization (ILO) locate 17 studies dat meet de inclusion criteria, wey dey comprise a total of 534,688 participants (7.47% females) for 11 countries insyd den for three WHO regions insyd (de Americas, Europe, den de Western Pacific).<ref name=":4">Teixeira, Liliane R.; Pega, Frank; Dzhambov, Angel M.; Bortkiewicz, Alicja; da Silva, Denise T. Correa; de Andrade, Carlos A.F.; Gadzicka, Elzbieta; Hadkhale, Kishor; Iavicoli, Sergio; Martínez-Silveira, Martha S.; Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, Małgorzata (2021). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8204276 "The effect of occupational exposure to noise on ischaemic heart disease, stroke and hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis from the WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-Related Burden of Disease and Injury"]. ''Environment International''. '''154''' 106387. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1016/j.envint.2021.106387|10.1016/j.envint.2021.106387]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8204276 8204276]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33612311 33612311].</ref> De study find de low quality of evidence de effect of occupational exposure to intense noise (≥85 dBA), wey dem compare am to occupational exposure below 85 dBA (<85 dBA). Dem conclude dat der dey inadequate evidence of harmfulness give de studied outcomes plus de exception of de risk of acquiring IHD, wey dey 29% higher give dem pippoe wey dem expose to noise for demma workplace insyd.<ref name=":4" /> == Oda physical health effects == Traffic noise fi sanso increase de risk of sleep disturbances, stroke, diabetes, den becoming overweight.<ref name=":2" /> Noise pollution be an environmental health concern since e often be a risk factor give dey develop oda diseases like tinnitus anaa impaired speech discrimination.<ref>Basner, M., Babisch, W., Davis, A., Brink, M., Clark, C., THE LANCET, Volume 383, issue 9925(April, 2014), page 1325-1332.</ref> == Psychological impacts of noise == Dem already discover causal relationships between noise den psychological effects wey dey include annoyance, psychiatric disorders, den effects for psychosocial well-being top.<ref name=":5" /> Exposure to intense levels of noise fi cause personality changes den violent reactions.<ref>[https://www.who.int/ceh/capacity/noise.pdf "Children and Noise"] (PDF). World Health Organization.</ref> Dem sanso show noise to be a factor wey dem attribute to violent reactions.<ref>Elizondo-Garza FJ (1999). "Noise problems, savage approaches. From ''just forget it,'' to physical violence". ''The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America''. '''105''' (2): 942. [[Bibcode]]:[https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1999ASAJ..105..942E 1999ASAJ..105..942E]. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1121/1.425711|10.1121/1.425711]].</ref> De psychological impacts of noise sanso dey include an addiction to loud music. Dem research dis for a study insyd where dem find non-professional musicians to get loudness addictions more often dan non-musician control subjects.<ref>Schmuziger N, Patscheke J, Stieglitz R, Probst R (January 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20171110181433/http://www.audiologyresearch.org/index.php/audio/article/view/audiores.2012.e11 "Is there addiction to loud music? Findings in a group of non-professional pop/rock musicians"]. ''Audiology Research''. '''2''' (1): 57–63. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.4081/audiores.2012.e11|10.4081/audiores.2012.e11]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4630946 4630946]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26557326 26557326]. Archived from [https://web.archive.org/web/20171110181433/http://www.audiologyresearch.org/index.php/audio/article/view/audiores.2012.e11 the original] on 2017-11-10. Retrieved 2017-11-10.</ref> Psychological health effects from noise sanso dey include depression den anxiety. Individuals wey get hearing loss, wey dey include noise-induced hearing loss, fi get demma symptoms dem alleviate plus de use of hearing aids. Individuals wey no dey seek treatment give demma loss be 50% more likely to get depression dan demma aided peers.<ref>[http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/08/hearing-loss.aspx "Silently Suffering From Hearing Loss Negatively Affects Quality of Life"]. American Psychological Association. Retrieved 2018-03-01.</ref> Dem psychological effects fi lead to detriments for physical care insyd for de form of reduced self-care, work-tolerance, den increased isolation insyd.<ref>Hammer MS, Swinburn TK, Neitzel RL (February 2014). [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3915267 "Environmental noise pollution in the United States: developing an effective public health response"]. ''Environmental Health Perspectives''. '''122''' (2): 115–9. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1289/ehp.1307272|10.1289/ehp.1307272]]. [[PMC (identifier)|PMC]]&#x20;[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3915267 3915267]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24311120 24311120].</ref> Auditory stimuli sanso fi serve as psychological triggers give individuals plus post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).<ref>Glad KA, Hafstad GS, Jensen TK, Dyb G (August 2017). "A longitudinal study of psychological distress and exposure to trauma reminders after terrorism". ''Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy''. '''9''' (Suppl 1): 145–152. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1037/tra0000224|10.1037/tra0000224]]. [[PMID (identifier)|PMID]]&#x20;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27831737 27831737]. [[S2CID (identifier)|S2CID]]&#x20;[https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:24474520 24474520].</ref> == Stress == Research wey Rockwool commission am, a multi-national insulation manufacturer wey dem headquarter am for Denmark insyd, dey reveal dat for de UK insyd, one third (33%) of victims of domestic disturbances dey claim dat loud parties already lef am unable to sleep anaa make dem stressed for de last two years insyd. Around one for eleven insyd (9%)<ref name=":6">Clout, Laura (9 April 2009). [https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/94084/How-noisy-neighbours-millions-of-lives "How Noisy Neighbours Millions of Lives"]. ''Daily Express''. Retrieved 4 March 2021.</ref> of dem pippoe wey domestic disturbances affect am dey claim it already lef dem continually disturbed den stressed. More dan 1.8 million pippoe dey claim noisy neighbours make demma life a misery den dem no fi enjoy demmar own homes. De impact of noise for health top be potentially a significant problem across de UK wey dem give dat de inhabitants of neighbouring properties for de last two years insyd already disturb more dan 17.5 million Britons (38%). Give almost one for ten insyd (7%) Britons dis be a regular occurrence.<ref name=":6" /> Dem reinforced de extent of de problem of noise pollution give public health by figures wey Rockwool collate am from local authority responses to a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request. Dis research dey reveal dat for de period April 2008 – 2009 insyd UK councils receive 315,838 complaints about noise pollution from private residences. Dis result for environmental health officers across de UK insyd wey dey serve 8,069 noise abatement notices, anaa citations under de terms of de Anti-Social Behaviour (Scotland) Act.<ref name=":6" /> Westminster City Council<ref>[https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/london-is-home-to-the-noisiest-neighbours-6756929.html "London is home to the noisiest neighbours"]. ''The Evening Standard''.</ref> already receive more complaints per head of population dan any oda district for de UK insyd plus 9,814 grievances about noise, wey dey equate to 42.32 complaints per thousand residents. Eight of de top 10 councils wey dem rank by complaints per 1,000 residents dey for London insyd. == Annoyance == Dem typically perceive sudden impulse noises as more bothersome dan noise from traffic of equal volume.<ref>Miedema and Oudshoorn 2001 cited in [http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/516462 "Hypertension and exposure to noise near airports"]. Medscape.</ref> Demographics minimally affect annoyance effects of noise, but fear of de noise source den sensitivity to noise dey both strongly affect de 'annoyance' of a noise.<ref>Miedema HM, Vos H (1999). "Demographic and attitudinal factors that modify annoyance from transportation noise". ''Journal of the Acoustical Society of America''. '''105''' (6): 3336–44. [[Bibcode]]:[https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1999ASAJ..105.3336M 1999ASAJ..105.3336M]. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1121/1.424662|10.1121/1.424662]].</ref> Sound levels as low as 40&#x20;dB(A) fi generate noise complaints<ref>Gelfand SA (2001). ''Essentials of Audiology''. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-1-58890-017-3|978-1-58890-017-3]]</bdi>.</ref> den de lower threshold give noise wey dey produce sleep disturbance dey 45&#x20;dB(A) anaa lower.<ref>Walker JR, Fahy F (1998). ''Fundamentals of noise and vibration''. London: E & FN Spon. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-0-419-22700-7|978-0-419-22700-7]]</bdi>.</ref> Oda factors dat affect de annoyance level of sound dey include beliefs about noise prevention den de importance of de noise source, den annoyance at de cause (i.e., non-noise-related factors) of de noise.<ref name=":7">Field JM (1993). "Effect of personal and situational variables upon noise annoyance in residential areas". ''Journal of the Acoustical Society of America''. '''93''' (5): 2753–63. [[Bibcode]]:[https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1993ASAJ...93.2753F 1993ASAJ...93.2753F]. [[Doi (identifier)|doi]]:[[doi:10.1121/1.405851|10.1121/1.405851]].</ref> Many of de interpretations of de level of annoyance den de relationship between noise levels den dey result health symptoms fi be influenced by de quality of interpersonal relationships at de workplace, as well as de stress level wey de work einself generate am.<ref name=":5" /><ref>Halpern D (1995). ''Mental health and the built environment: more than bricks and mortar?''. Taylor & Francis. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-0-7484-0235-9|978-0-7484-0235-9]]</bdi>.</ref> Evidence give impact for annoyance of long-term noise versus recent changes top dey uncertain.<ref name=":7" /> Approximately 35% to 40% of office workers dey find noise levels from 55 to 60&#x20;dB(A) extremely irritating.<ref name=":5" /> Dem set de noise standard for Germany insyd give mentally stressful tasks at 55&#x20;dB(A),<ref>Stellman JM (1998). ''[[iarchive:encyclopaediaofo0003unse|Encyclopedia of occupational health and safety]]''. International Labour Organization. [[ISBN (identifier)|ISBN]]&#x20;<bdi>[[:en:Special:BookSources/978-92-2-109203-2|978-92-2-109203-2]]</bdi>.</ref> howeva, if de noise source dey continuous, de threshold level give tolerability among office workers dey lower dan 55&#x20;dB(A).<ref name=":5" /> == Kiddie physical development == De U.S. Environmental Protection Agency author a pamphlet for 1978 insyd dat suggest a correlation between low-birthweight (using de World Health Organization definition of less dan {{convert|2500|g}}) den high sound levels, den sanso high rates of birth defects for places insyd wey dem expose expectant mothers to elevated sound levels, wey dey include typical airport environments. Specific birth abnormalities include harelip, cleft palate, den defects for de spine insyd. According to Lester W. Sontag of De Fels Research Institute (as dem present am for de same EPA study insyd): "Der dey ample evidence dat environment get a role for shaping de physique, behavior, den function of animals insyd, wey dey include man, from conception den no merely from birth. De fetus be capable of perceiving sounds den dey respond to dem by motor activity den cardiac rate change." De effects of noise exposure be highest wen e dey occur between 15 den 60 days after conception, a period for wey dem form major internal organs den de central nervous system. Later developmental effects dey occur as vasoconstriction for de mother insyd dey reduce blood flow den therefore oxygen den nutrition to de fetus. Dem sanso associate low birth weights den noise plus lower levels of certain hormones for de mother insyd. Dem think dem hormones dey affect fetal growth den to be good indicators of protein production. De difference between de hormone levels of pregnant mothers for noisy versus quiet areas insyd increase as birth approach. For a 2000 publication insyd, a review of studies for birthweight den noise exposure top dey note dat while sam older studies dey suggest dat wen dem expose women to >65&#x20;dB aircraft noise, a small decrease for birthweight insyd dey occur, for a more recent study of 200 Taiwanese women insyd dey include noise dosimetry measurements of individual noise exposure, de authors find no significant association between noise exposure den birth weight after dem adjust give relevant confounders, e.g. social class, maternal weight gain during pregnancy, etc. === Cognitive development === Wen dem regularly expose young kiddies to levels of noise dat dey interfere plus speech, dem go fi develop speech anaa reading difficulties sekof e compromise auditory processing functions. Kiddies dey continue to develop demma speech perception abilities until dem reach demma teens. Dem already show evidence dat wen kiddies learn for noisier classrooms insyd, dem get more difficulty understanding speech dan dem kiddies wey learn for quieter settings insyd. For a study insyd wey Cornell University conduct am for 1993 insyd, kiddies wey dem expose to noise for learning environments insyd experience trouble plus word discrimination, as well as various cognitive developmental delays. For particular insyd, dem commonly associate de writing learning impairment dysgraphia plus environmental stressors for de classroom insyd. Dem sanso already know high noise levels to damage de physical health of small kiddies. Kiddies from noisy residences often get a significantly higher heart rate (by 2 beats/min for average top) dan dat of kiddies from quieter homes. == References == <references /> == External links == * [https://web.archive.org/web/19961119081746/http://asa.aip.org/ Acoustical Society of America] * [http://www.noiseandhealth.org Noise and Health] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070606094325/http://www.noiseandhealth.org/ |date=2007-06-06 }} International Journal devoted to research on all aspects of noise and its effects on human health * [https://www.who.int/docstore/peh/noise/guidelines2.html World Health Organization: Guidelines for Community Noise] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712063445/http://www.who.int/docstore/peh/noise/guidelines2.html |date=2018-07-12 }} * [http://www.icben.org/ ICBEN] International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise * [http://www.flixxy.com/how-sound-affects-us.htm How Sound Affects Us] (8:18)—[[TED (conference)|TED]] talk by [[Julian Treasure]] * [https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/buyquiet/default.html/ NIOSH Buy Quiet Topic Page] * [https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ Occupational Hearing Loss Prevention] {{DEFAULTSORT:Health Effects From Noise}} [[Category:Health effects by subject|Noise]] [[Category:Noise pollution]] [[Category:Sound]] [[Category:Acoustics]] ono6odb3aw9rawqbv2p4uxe5247y46n 0 29226 109226 109190 2026-08-07T16:37:19Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109226 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at [[Estadio BBVA]] insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd [[FIFA World Cup]] history. To mark de occasion, [[FIFA]] organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de [[United States Semiquincentennial]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[United States Navy Band]] Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de [[Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale]] den [[Miss Pennsylvania]], Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from [[Naval Air Station Oceana]], den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|World Cup final]] at [[MetLife Stadium]] insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style [[2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show|halftime show]] insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team * <abbr>v</abbr> * <abbr>t</abbr> * <abbr>e</abbr> !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} == References == <references /> == External links == d6u3onnz0ggytea7vrwgihb9hs2kmg1 109227 109226 2026-08-07T18:02:05Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109227 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at [[Estadio BBVA]] insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd [[FIFA World Cup]] history. To mark de occasion, [[FIFA]] organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de [[United States Semiquincentennial]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[United States Navy Band]] Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de [[Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale]] den [[Miss Pennsylvania]], Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from [[Naval Air Station Oceana]], den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|World Cup final]] at [[MetLife Stadium]] insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style [[2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show|halftime show]] insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} === Group B === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |3 |1 |1 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |6 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |10 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Qatar&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |6–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada |BC Place, Vancouver |- |Bosnia and Herzegovina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |Lumen Field, Seattle |} == References == <references /> == External links == 1923k6viskw5g4yth2aab085qmwfq8r 109228 109227 2026-08-07T18:12:11Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109228 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at Estadio BBVA insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd FIFA World Cup history. To mark de occasion, FIFA organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de United States Semiquincentennial.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by United States Navy Band Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale den Miss Pennsylvania, Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from Naval Air Station Oceana, den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de World Cup final at MetLife Stadium insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} === Group B === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |3 |1 |1 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |6 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |10 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Qatar&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |6–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada |BC Place, Vancouver |- |Bosnia and Herzegovina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |Lumen Field, Seattle |} === Group C === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |1 | +6 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |3 | +3 |7 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |3 |1 |0 |2 |1 |4 |&#x2212;3 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |8 |&#x2212;6 |0 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Haiti&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 19, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |Morocco&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} == References == <references /> == External links == j5jryowl5gt84lqpklnnqw2pb7h1tmd 109233 109228 2026-08-07T21:14:28Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109233 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at Estadio BBVA insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd FIFA World Cup history. To mark de occasion, FIFA organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de United States Semiquincentennial.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by United States Navy Band Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale den Miss Pennsylvania, Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from Naval Air Station Oceana, den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de World Cup final at MetLife Stadium insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} === Group B === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |3 |1 |1 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |6 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |10 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Qatar&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |6–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada |BC Place, Vancouver |- |Bosnia and Herzegovina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |Lumen Field, Seattle |} === Group C === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |1 | +6 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |3 | +3 |7 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |3 |1 |0 |2 |1 |4 |&#x2212;3 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |8 |&#x2212;6 |0 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Haiti&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 19, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |Morocco&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group D === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States '''(H)''' |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |4 | +4 |6 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |4 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |3 |1 |0 |2 |3 |5 |&#x2212;2 |3 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Australia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 19, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Paraguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |} == References == <references /> == External links == ewyepyxmdp7chejg5425smv65r1q01d 109253 109233 2026-08-08T10:12:05Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109253 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at Estadio BBVA insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd FIFA World Cup history. To mark de occasion, FIFA organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de United States Semiquincentennial.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by United States Navy Band Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale den Miss Pennsylvania, Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from Naval Air Station Oceana, den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de World Cup final at MetLife Stadium insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} === Group B === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |3 |1 |1 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |6 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |10 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Qatar&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |6–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada |BC Place, Vancouver |- |Bosnia and Herzegovina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |Lumen Field, Seattle |} === Group C === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |1 | +6 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |3 | +3 |7 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |3 |1 |0 |2 |1 |4 |&#x2212;3 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |8 |&#x2212;6 |0 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Haiti&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 19, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |Morocco&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group D === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States '''(H)''' |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |4 | +4 |6 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |4 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |3 |1 |0 |2 |3 |5 |&#x2212;2 |3 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Australia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 19, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Paraguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |} === Group E === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany |3 |2 |0 |1 |10 |4 | +6 |6 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |3 |2 |0 |1 |4 |2 | +2 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |3 |0 |1 |2 |1 |9 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 14, 2026 |- |Germany&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |7–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Ivory Coast&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 20, 2026 |- |Germany&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |BMO Field, Toronto |- |Ecuador&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Curaçao&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Ecuador&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |} == References == <references /> == External links == 4993rxa4v64p15v38jmcnm4yrsp6o5g 109254 109253 2026-08-08T11:56:46Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109254 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}}De '''2026 FIFA World Cup''' na e be de 23rd FIFA World Cup, de quadrennial international men's soccer<!--Per WP:ENGVAR, DO NOT change the reference to "football." Consensus is to use "soccer," consistent with other North American articles, as that is the name used in two of the three host countries for this tournament.--> championship wey be contested by de national teams of de member associations of [[FIFA]]. De tournament begin on June 11, 2026, wey e conclude on July 19 plus [[Spain national football team|Spain]] winning de championship for de second time.<ref name="Schedule" /> Na e be jointly hosted by 16 cities—11 insyd de [[United States]], 3 insyd [[Mexico]], den 2 insyd [[Canada]]. Na de tournament be de first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries den de first to include 48 teams, an expansion from de previous 32-team format.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026: Five nations bow out as race for round of 32 heats up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2026-five-nations-bow-out-as-race-for-round-of-32-heats-up/articleshow/131960169.cms |access-date=June 26, 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Na de 2026 tournament be de second World Cup to be hosted by multiple nations, after de [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]] edition. Mexico cam be de first country to host de World Cup three times, having hosted de [[1970 FIFA World Cup|1970]] den [[1986 FIFA World Cup|1986]] tournaments.<ref name="qt">{{Cite web |title=Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |access-date=June 26, 2026 |website=www.fifa.com |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611195321/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-who-has-qualified |url-status=live}}</ref> De United States previously host de [[1994 FIFA World Cup|World Cup insyd 1994]], while na e be Canada ein first time hosting de tournament.<ref name="qt"/> De event return to ein traditional June–July schedule after de [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022 World Cup]] insyd Qatar, wich dem uniquely hold insyd November den December to avoid Qatar ein extreme summer heat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2022 |title=Why is the World Cup being played in November, not in Qatar's summer? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/Qatar-+World-Cup-November-Winter-Summer/lbimjdtaysxdxbuuxp30btt5 |access-date=July 3, 2026 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada]], [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], den de [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] qualify automatically as hosts, while [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]], [[Curaçao national football team|Curaçao]], [[Jordan national football team|Jordan]], den [[Uzbekistan national football team|Uzbekistan]] make dema World Cup debuts.<ref name="qt"/> For de first time insyd de tournament ein history, de top four teams from de [[FIFA Men's World Ranking]] at de time of de contest ([[Argentina national football team|Argentina]], [[Spain national football team|Spain]], [[France national football team|France]], den [[England national football team|England]]) advance to de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=July 12, 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720131202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2ey9l3yl4vo |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain win [[2026 FIFA World Cup final|de final]] against defending champion Argentina 1–0 after extra time, winning ein second title den first since [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010]]. Spain sanso make history by being de first nation to becam de reigning champion give both de men's den women's World Cups,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1–0 win over Argentina |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |access-date=July 19, 2026 |website=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719170017/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> den de first team to win de World Cup while conceding only one goal during de tournament. France captain [[Kylian Mbappé]] win ein second consecutive Golden Boot for scoring de most goals (10) during de tournament. He cam be de all-time leading goalscorer at de World Cup den de first player to win multiple World Cup Golden Boots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|access-date=July 19, 2026|website=ESPN|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Mbappé tops Messi with 22; Olise breaks Pelé's record with 7; Bellingham's 7 most-ever for England|date=July 19, 2026|last=Sagar|first=Sunaadh|archive-date=July 19, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719145919/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49394546/fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-kylian-mbappe-tops-lionel-messi-22-michael-olise-breaks-pele-record-7-jude-bellingham-7-most-ever-england|url-status=live}}</ref> Na de average number of goals per match insyd de tournament be 2.96, de highest since de 1970 edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |title=World Cup 2026 Canada/Mexico/USA » History: Goals per Season |work=WorldFootball.net |access-date=July 21, 2026 |archive-date=July 22, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260722011731/https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co139/fifa-world-cup/records-goals-per-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spain captain [[Rodri (footballer, born 1996)|Rodri]] win de Golden Ball as de best player of de tournament. [[Unai Simón]] win de [[FIFA World Cup Golden Glove|Golden Glove]] as de tournament ein best goalkeeper, while [[Pau Cubarsí]] win de Young Player Award as de tournament ein best young player. Nearly 7 million people attend matches during de tournament, dey surpass de 1994 edition to set a new record for de highest attendance insyd World Cup history.<ref name="USATodayRecord20262">{{cite news|last1=D'Andrea|first1=Christian|title=World Cup attendance record shattered before group stage even ends|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|work=[[USA Today]]|date=June 25, 2026|access-date=June 27, 2026|archive-date=June 27, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260627014340/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/06/25/world-cup-attendance-record-2026-1994-united-states/90701931007/|url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup reportedly generate a record $15 billion insyd revenue.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Nick |last2=Hughes |first2=Matt |date=2026-07-18 |title=Fifa to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue, smashing expectations |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/18/fifa-record-15bn-world-cup-revenue |access-date=2026-07-24 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> == Format == === Expansion === De idea of expanding de tournament be suggested as early as 2013 by then UEFA president Michel Platini,<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 28, 2013|title=Michel Platini calls for 40-team World Cup starting with Russia 2018|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915093947/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/oct/28/michel-platini-40-team-world-cup-russia|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=October 29, 2013|title=Michel Platini's World Cup expansion plan unlikely – Fifa|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24735765|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24735765|archive-date=April 21, 2014}}</ref> den sanso insyd 2016 by current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 30, 2016|title=Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup finals|work=Independent Online|publisher=[[Independent Online (South Africa)|IOL]]|agency=Reuters|location=South Africa|url=http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230628/http://www.iol.co.za/sport/fifa/infantino-suggests-40-team-world-cup-finals-2002682|archive-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> Opponents of de proposal argue say na de number of matches dem play already be at an unacceptable level, wey de expansion go dilute de quality of de matches,<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2016|title=Low confirms opposition to 40-team World Cup|publisher=sbs.com.au|agency=[[Australian Associated Press]]|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005031826/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/10/02/low-confirms-opposition-40-team-world-cup|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}</ref> den dat de decision be driven by political rather dan sporting concerns, wey dem accuse Infantino of using de promise of bringing more countries to de World Cup to win ein election.<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Críticas a decisión de la FIFA de jugar el Mundial 2026 con 48 selecciones|language=es|work=[[El Universo]]|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111180321/https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2017/01/10/nota/5990365/critican-decision-fifa-jugar-mundial-2026-48-selecciones|archive-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Starting plus dis edition, de FIFA World Cup expand to 48 teams, an increase of 16 teams dem compare to de previous seven tournaments.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref> As approved by de FIFA Council on March 14, 2023, dem split de teams into 12 groups of 4 teams, wey de top 2 teams insyd each group den de 8 best third-placed teams wey dey progress to a new round of 32.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Dis be set to be de first expansion den format change since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2024 |title=Success stories from the FIFA World Cup's last expansion |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/celebrating-history-of-32-team-world-cup-1998-2022 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> De total number of matches dem play increased from 64 to 104, wey de number of matches wey teams play reaching de semifinals increased from 7 to 8. De tournament dey last 39 days, an increase from 32 days of de 2014 den 2018 tournaments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ingle|first=Sean|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|title=World Cup 2026: four-team groups and 104 game-tournament confirmed by Fifa|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411173501/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/14/world-cup-2026-four-team-groups-104-game-tournament-approval-fifa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Bushnell|first=Henry|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|title=FIFA scraps ill-fated 2026 World Cup format, but new plan presents other pros and cons|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=April 11, 2023|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411012544/https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-format-2026-fifa-135958106.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team still dey play three group matches.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ziegler|first=Martyn|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|title=World Cup will be a week longer — but Fifa scraps three-team group plan|work=[[The Times]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314110957/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7d38da2c-c24b-11ed-8e20-0f5794810aad|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Matt|last2=Ornstein|first2=David|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|title=World Cup 2026 format expands again with four-team groups and 104 matches|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314103434/https://theathletic.com/4307230/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-format-usa/|url-status=live}}</ref> De final matchday at club level for players dem name insyd de final squads be May 24, 2026; clubs for release dema players by May 25, plus exceptions dem grant to players wey dey participate insyd continental club competition finals up til May 30. De 56 days of de combined rest, release, den tournament periods remain identical to de 2010, 2014, den 2018 tournaments.<ref name="IMC">{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=FIFA Council approves international match calendars |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314155521/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-approves-international-match-calendars |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==== Oda expansion formats dem explore ==== Na dem already approve de expansion to 48 teams on January 10, 2017, wen na e be initially decided say de tournament go include 16 groups of 3 teams, den 80 matches in total, plus de top two teams of each group dey progress to a round of 32.<ref name="48teams3">{{Cite news|date=January 10, 2017|title=Unanimous decision expands FIFA World Cup to 48 teams from 2026|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231324/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=1/news=fifa-council-unanimously-decides-on-expansion-of-the-fifa-world-cuptm--2863100.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Conn |first=David |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Fifa approves Infantino's plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110104617/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/10/fifa-vote-expand-world-cup-48-teams-from-2026 |archive-date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> Under dis later-superseded format, na de maximum number of matches per team go remain at seven, buh each team go play one fewer group match dan before. Dem still go plete de tournament within 32 days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |title=World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends tournament expansion to 48 teams |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331171815/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38577001 |archive-date=March 31, 2017 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Na dem initially choose dis format over three oda proposals, wey dey range from 40 to 48 teams, from 76 to 88 matches, den from one to four minimum matches per team.<ref name="heraldlive2">{{Cite news|date=October 7, 2016|title=New Fifa chief backs 48-team World Cup|publisher=HeraldLIVE|url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010112923/http://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2016/10/07/new-fifa-chief-backs-48-team-world-cup/|archive-date=October 10, 2016|quote=It's an idea, just as the World Cup with 40 teams is already on the table with groups of four or five teams.}}</ref><ref name="yahoo2">{{Cite news|last=Dunbar|first=Graham|date=December 23, 2016|title=FIFA's 5 options for a 2026 World Cup of 48, 40 or 32 teams|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110142721/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fifas-5-options-2026-world-cup-48-40-153833734--sow.html|archive-date=January 10, 2017|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2016 |title=FIFA World Cup format proposals |url=http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094005/https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/86/19/51/circularno.1572-fifaworldcup%E2%84%A2formatproposals_neutral.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Critics of dis format argue say de use of three-team groups plus two teams wey dey progress significantly increase de risk of collusion between teams.<ref name="guyon">{{Cite journal |last=Guyon |first=Julien |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Risk of Collusion: Will Groups of 3 Ruin the FIFA World Cup? |journal=Journal of Sports Analytics |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=259–279 |doi=10.3233/JSA-200414 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Dis prompt FIFA to suggest say penalty shootouts fi be used to prevent draws insyd de group stage,<ref>{{cite news|date=January 18, 2017|title=Penalty shootouts may be used to settle drawn World Cup matches|work=World Soccer|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|access-date=November 12, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040619/https://www.worldsoccer.com/news/penalty-shootouts-may-be-used-to-settle-drawn-world-cup-matches-394315|url-status=live}}</ref> although even then sam risk of collusion go remain, den a possibility go emerge of teams deliberately losing shootouts to eliminate a rival.<ref name="guyon" /> To address dese concerns, FIFA continue dey consider alternative formats<ref>{{cite news|first=Martyn|last=Ziegler|title=Format for 2026 World Cup could be revamped amid 'collusion' fears, says Fifa vice-president|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|work=[[The Times]]|location=London|date=April 1, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113124725/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/format-for-2026-world-cup-could-be-revamped-amid-collusion-fears-says-fifa-vice-president-n5kh6l6tg|url-status=live}}</ref>—a process wey end plus de 2023 announcement say de format go be 12 groups of 4 teams.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Why FIFA changed the format for the 2026 World Cup |url=https://apnews.com/article/2026-fifa-world-cup-e7c10c603dfe4a2ad81b224aa65ceecb |website=AP News}}</ref> === New rules === De 2026 FIFA World Cup dey introduce several rule changes. In accordance plus IFAB, dese be primarily designed to reduce time-wasting. De new rules for de tournament dey include:<ref name="newrules2">{{cite news|last1=Sanjesh Singh|title=What are the new rules for 2026 World Cup? Covering mouths, making subs and more|url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/world-cup/new-rules-covering-mouths-substitutions-breaks/6510949/|access-date=June 10, 2026|publisher=NBC New York|date=June 9, 2026}}</ref> * 10-second substitutions: Players be substituted get 10 seconds to exit de pitch, otherwise de substitute for wait for one minute before entering de match. * 5-second restarts: A visual 5-second countdown fi be shown by de referee for throw-ins den goal kicks in situations of time-wasting. If de ball no be put into play in time, possession be awarded to de opposing team. * Medical treatment: Any outfield player wey receive medical attention on de pitch for leave de field den wait for 1 minute before returning to play. * Expanded video assistant referee (VAR): VAR now fi review den overturn clear mistakes on given second yellow cards, wrongly awarded corner kicks, expanded mistaken identity, den certain attacking fouls. * Mouth-covering red cards: To stop confrontational anaa insulting behavior hidden from lip-reading, any player wey cover ein mouth plus ein hand, arm, anaa shirt while confronting an opponent for be shown a red card. * Player wey dey leave de pitch in protest: Players anaa officials wey leave de field in protest for be shown a red card. De tiebreakers for wen teams fini de group stage equal on points sanso change. De first tiebreaker now be de number of points dem earn insyd head-to-head matches between de tied teams, no be goal difference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/groups-how-teams-qualify-tie-breakers |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendola |first=Nicholas |last2=Acosta |first2=Amelia |date=June 5, 2026 |title=What are the new group stage tiebreaker rules for the 2026 World Cup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/what-are-the-new-group-stage-tiebreaker-rules-at-the-2026-world-cup |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=William |date=November 26, 2022 |title=What tiebreakers are used in the Qatar World Cup 2022 group stage? |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/what-tiebreakers-are-used-in-the-qatar-world-cup-2022-group-stage-n/ |access-date=June 20, 2026 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}</ref> === Mandatory breaks === Na dem introduce cooling anaa hydration breaks at de 2014 World Cup insyd Brazil. For de 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduce mandatory three-minute hydration breaks insyd every half for all matches. Broadcasters be permitted to run commercials during dese pauses.<ref name="Breaks">{{cite news|title=Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|access-date=June 11, 2026|publisher=FIFA|date=December 7, 2025|archive-date=June 10, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610235941/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare|url-status=live}}</ref> Since de clock no dey stop during de breaks, de three minutes automatically be included insyd de stoppage time give each half.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite web |last1=Treacy |first1=Dan |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup hydration breaks, explained: What to know about FIFA's controversial pauses for 2026 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720223851/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-hydration-breaks-explained-054001111.html |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |access-date=July 16, 2026 |website=Yahoo Sports}}</ref> === Match schedule === De match schedule, widout group assignments, dem announce on February 4, 2024.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule Q&A |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/23aa99b288fe8a0d/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule-Q-A.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, FIFA release an updated schedule, plus specific pairings dem assign to venues for de knockout stage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 shares teams' "homes away from home"; host nations' potential pathways to glory unveiled |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712083324/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-shares-teams-homes-away-from-home-host-nations |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=June 14, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> In addition, group stage matches be assigned to specific groups (though pairings for non-host groups no be assigned to specific matches til after de final draw; thus de group venues be known, buh no be for wich specific pairing each matchday). De full schedule be unveiled insyd a live broadcast on December 6, 2025, de day after de draw. Group stage pairings be allocated to specific matches, den de kickoff times be confirmed give all fixtures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2025 |title=Updated match schedule to be unveiled live in Washington DC on 6 December |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/updated-match-schedule-live-in-washington-dc-6-december |access-date=December 1, 2025 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> De final match go feature de first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. Global Citizen produce wey Chris Martin of Coldplay curate, de performance go co-headline Madonna, [[Shakira]], den BTS to support de FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2026 |title=FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-halftime-show-f08a3cc88e5c1dfccf0517941458df2f |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=AP News}}</ref> Dem announce de opening match to include Mexico; e take place on June 11, 2026, at de Estadio Azteca insyd Mexico City. Dis match include South Africa.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bosher|first=Luke|date=December 6, 2025|title=Mexico drawn in 2026 World Cup Group A: What to know about South Africa, South Korea, playoff teams|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6854677/2025/12/05/world-cup-draw-mexico-group-schedule-fixtures/|access-date=April 21, 2026|work=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> De opening match wey dey involve Canada take place on June 12 at BMO Field insyd Toronto, while de opening match for de United States take place on de same day at SoFi Stadium insyd Inglewood. Each host nation be scheduled to play each of ein three matches insyd de group stage within ein own country.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207073146/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-final-to-be-held-in-new-york-new-jersey-mexico-city-to |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> AT&T Stadium insyd Arlington, host de most matches of any venue at de tournament, plus nine. De United States host 78 matches, wey dey include all quarterfinals, semifinals, den de final go be played at MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford on July 19. Canada den Mexico each host 13 matches. Each tournament venue, except for de Estadio Akron, host at least one knockout stage fixture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominski |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2024 |title=World Cup 2026 schedule announcement live updates: Latest as FIFA selects host city for final |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206103527/https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/world-cup-2026-schedule-announcement-live-updates-final/r7oDr4oG9qK4/ |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref> De match schedule dey overlap plus de 2026 CFL season, wey result in scheduling conflicts den loss of home games for de Toronto Argonauts den BC Lions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/15/toronto-argonauts-to-play-three-extra-away-games-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/|title=Toronto Argonauts to play three extra away games during 2026 FIFA World Cup|date=August 15, 2025|website=3DownNation}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://3downnation.com/2025/05/29/b-c-lions-weighing-different-markets-temporary-stadium-for-2026-world-cup-eviction/|title=B.C. Lions weighing different markets, temporary stadium for 2026 World Cup eviction|date=May 29, 2025|website=3DownNation|first=JC|last=Abbott}}</ref> De match schedule sanso affect de 2026 Major League Baseball season schedules of de Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, den Texas Rangers, whose home stadiums dey locate near World Cup venues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2025 |title=MLB announces 2026 regular season schedule |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-announces-2026-regular-season-schedule |website=MLB}}</ref> On June 23, Gianni Infantino confirm say presido Donald Trump go present de World Cup trophy to de tournament ein winner.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 23, 2026|title=Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49154827/donald-trump-present-world-cup-trophy-final-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-confirms}}</ref> Host cities be geographically grouped into three regions:<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> * Western Region (Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles) * Central Region (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City) * Eastern Region (Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey) <div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by round !Stage !Matchday !Date |- | rowspan="3" |Group |1 |June 11–17 |- |2 |June 18–23 |- |3 |June 24–27 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |Knockout |Round of 32 |June 28 – July 3 |- |Round of 16 |July 4–7 |- |Quarterfinals |July 9–11 |- |Semifinals |July 14–15 |- |Third place |July 18 |- |Final |July 19 |} </div><div style="display:inline-grid"> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Schedule by group !Matchday !Pairings !Groups !Date |- | rowspan="7" |1 | rowspan="7" |1 vs 2<br /><br />3 vs 4 |A |June 11 |- |B & D |June 12 |- |B, C & D |June 13 |- |E & F |June 14 |- |G & H |June 15 |- |I & J |June 16 |- |K & L |June 17 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="6" |2 | rowspan="6" |1 vs 3<br /><br />4 vs 2 |A & B |June 18 |- |C & D |June 19 |- |E & F |June 20 |- |G & H |June 21 |- |I & J |June 22 |- |K & L |June 23 |- style="border-top:3px solid green" | rowspan="4" |3 | rowspan="4" |4 vs 1<br /><br />2 vs 3 |A, B & C |June 24 |- |D, E & F |June 25 |- |G, H & I |June 26 |- |J, K & L |June 27 |} </div> == Host selection == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25 <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}De FIFA Council go back den forth between 2013 den 2017 on limitations within hosting rotation based on de continental confederations.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 2015|title=Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=5/news=current-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530211217/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D5/news%3Dcurrent-allocation-of-fifa-world-cuptm-confederation-slots-maintained-2610611.html|archive-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2023 |title=FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034 |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260518205428/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-takes-key-decisions-on-fifa-world-cup-tm-editions-in-2030-and-2034 |archive-date=May 18, 2026 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Finally, de FIFA Council decide to make an exception to potentially grant eligibility to member associations of de confederation of de second-to-last host of de FIFA World Cup insyd de event dat none of de received bids fulfill de strict technical den financial requirements.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref><ref name="ap-cbc2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA blocks Europe from hosting 2026 World Cup, lifting Canada's chances|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|agency=Associated Press|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014191406/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/world-cup-expanded-1.3804717|archive-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> Insyd March 2017, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say dem exclude "Europe (UEFA) den Asia (AFC) from de bidding following de selection of Russia den Qatar insyd 2018 den 2022 respectively."<ref name="guardian2">{{Cite news|last=Hill|first=Tim|date=March 9, 2017|title=Trump travel ban could prevent United States hosting World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173744/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/09/donald-trump-travel-ban-could-prevent-united-states-hosting-football-world-cup|archive-date=November 14, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2017|work=The Guardian}}</ref> Therefore, de 2026 World Cup fi be hosted by one of de remaining four confederations: CONCACAF (North America; dem last host insyd 1994), CAF (Africa; dem last host insyd 2010), CONMEBOL (South America; dem last host insyd 2014), anaa OFC (Oceania, dem never host before), anaa potentially by AFC anaa UEFA in case no bid from de others meet de requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/fifa-council/media-releases/fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Co-hosting de FIFA World Cup—wich na e be banned by FIFA after de 2002 World Cup—dem approve for de 2026 World Cup, though no be limited to a specific number, buh instead dem evaluate on a case-by-case basis.<ref name="fifacouncil2">{{Cite news|date=October 14, 2016|title=FIFA Council discusses vision for the future of football|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2016/m=10/news=fifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017181207/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2016/m%3D10/news%3Dfifa-council-discusses-vision-for-the-future-of-football-2843681.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top|archive-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Canada, Mexico, den de United States each publicly consider bidding for de tournament separately, buh na dem announce de United joint bid on April 10, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On August 11, 2017, na dem officially announce de Moroccan bid.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Le Maroc dépose officiellement sa candidature pour le Mondial 2026 |url=https://sport.le360.ma/football/urgent-le-maroc-depose-officiellement-sa-candidature-pour-le-mondial-2026-39426 |publisher=Le360}}</ref> === Voting === De voting take place on June 13, 2018, during de 68th FIFA Congress insyd Moscow, wey na dem open am to all 203 eligible members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Bryan Armen |date=June 13, 2018 |title=North America to host 2026 World Cup after winning vote over Morocco – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718045428/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/jun/13/world-cup-2026-vote-fifa-nations-choose-between-north-america-and-morocco-live |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |access-date=July 12, 2018 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> De United bid win plus 134 valid ballots, while de Morocco bid receive 65 valid ballots.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Carlise |first=Jeff |date=April 10, 2017 |title=U.S., Mexico and Canada officially launch bid to co-host 2026 World Cup |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140749/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/fifa-world-cup/story/3100808/usmexico-and-canada-officially-launch-bid-to-co-host-2026-world-cup |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=June 13, 2018|title=World Cup 2026: Canada, US & Mexico joint bid wins right to host tournament|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44464913|url-status=live|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114150230/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44464913|archive-date=January 14, 2021}}</ref> Iran vote give neither of de two bids, while Cuba, Slovenia, den Spain abstain from voting. Ghana be suspended by FIFA secof a corruption scandal wey therefore e be ineligible to vote.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – FIFA.com |url=http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515003503/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-congress-confirms-next-steps-of-the-bidding-process-for-the-2026--2883665.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news_top |archive-date=May 15, 2017 |access-date=April 16, 2024}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="margin: 0 auto;text-align: center" |+ Voting results |- ! rowspan="2" |Nation !Vote !Map |- !Round 1 | rowspan="4" |[[File:2026 fifa world cup bid election.png|420px]] |- style="background:#90ee90" | align="left" |'''Canada, Mexico, United States''' |'''134''' |- | align="left" |Morocco |65 |- | align="left" |None of de bids |1 |- | align="left" |Abstentions |3 | rowspan="3" | {| |- !Dem allow to vote !! Ineligible to vote |- | align="left" |{{legend|#867650|Voted for United bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#ffbf00|Canada–Mexico–United States}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#2770AB|Voted for Moroccan bid}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#55208D|Morocco}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#008E2A|Voted for neither}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#000000|Sanctioned by FIFA}} |- | align="left" |{{legend|#B32A2F|Abstained from voting}}|| align="left" |{{legend|#C1C1C1|Not a FIFA member}} |} |- ! align="left" |Total valid votes !200 |- ! align="left" |Required for majority !101 |} == Venues == {{OSM Location map|float=right|nolabels=1|width=450|height=280|coord={{coord|34|-99.5}}|zoom=3|shapeD=circle|mark-sizeD=8|label-sizeD=11,background,outline|label-posD=right|legendBox=,120px38px5px,5px237px,background,black|legendItem1=Western region,1|legendItem2=Central region,5,14|legendItem3=Eastern region,11,25|caption=Location map of de 2026 FIFA World Cup venues <!-- Western region -->|label1='''[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]'''|mark-coord1={{Coord|33.95340|-118.33902}}|shape-color1=blue|label-pos1=west|mark-title1=[[Greater Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]|mark-description1=[[SoFi Stadium]]|label2='''[[San Francisco Bay Area|SF Bay Area]]'''|mark-coord2={{Coord|37.40317|-121.96979}}|shape-color2=blue|label-pos2=west|mark-title2=[[San Francisco Bay Area]]|mark-description2=[[Levi's Stadium]]|label3='''[[Seattle]]'''|mark-coord3={{Coord|47.59515|-122.33163}}|shape-color3=blue|mark-title3=[[Seattle]]|mark-description3=[[Lumen Field]]|label4='''[[Vancouver]]'''|mark-coord4={{Coord|49.27669|-123.11202}}|shape-color4=blue|label-pos4=west|mark-title4=[[Vancouver]]|mark-description4=[[BC Place]] <!-- Central region -->|label5='''[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]'''|mark-coord5={{Coord|32.74785|-97.09283}}|shape-color5=green|label-pos5=west|mark-title5=[[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas]]|mark-description5=[[AT&T Stadium]]|label6='''[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]'''|mark-coord6={{Coord|20.68182|-103.46241}}|shape-color6=green|label-pos6=west|mark-title6=[[Guadalajara metropolitan area|Guadalajara]]|mark-description6=[[Estadio Akron]]|label7='''[[Houston]]'''|mark-coord7={{Coord|29.68486|-95.41080}}|shape-color7=green|label-pos7=west|mark-title7=[[Houston]]|mark-description7=[[NRG Stadium]]|label8='''[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]'''|mark-coord8={{Coord|39.04893|-94.48401}}|shape-color8=green|label-pos8=west|mark-title8=[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]|mark-description8=[[Arrowhead Stadium]]|label9='''[[Mexico City]]'''|mark-coord9={{Coord|19.30295|-99.15047}}|shape-color9=green|mark-title9=[[Mexico City]]|mark-description9=[[Estadio Azteca]]|label10='''[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]'''|mark-coord10={{Coord|25.66911|-100.24437}}|shape-color10=green|mark-title10=[[Monterrey metropolitan area|Monterrey]]|mark-description10=[[Estadio BBVA]] <!-- Eastern region -->|label11='''[[Atlanta]]'''|mark-coord11={{Coord|33.4520|-84.24}}|shape-color11=red|mark-title11=[[Atlanta]]|mark-description11=[[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]|label12='''[[Greater Boston|Boston]]'''|mark-coord12={{Coord|42.09093|-71.26436}}|shape-color12=red|mark-title12=[[Greater Boston|Boston]]|mark-description12=[[Gillette Stadium]]|label13='''[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]'''|mark-coord13={{Coord|25.95795|-80.23885}}|shape-color13=red|mark-title13=[[Miami metropolitan area|Miami]]|mark-description13=[[Hard Rock Stadium]]|label14='''[[New York metropolitan area|New York<br/>New Jersey]]'''|mark-coord14={{Coord|40.81352|-74.07435}}|shape-color14=red|ldx14=-2|ldy14=7|mark-title14=[[New York metropolitan area|New York/New Jersey]]|mark-description14=[[MetLife Stadium]]|label15='''[[Philadelphia]]'''|mark-coord15={{Coord|39.90081|-75.16747}}|shape-color15=red|label-pos15=west|mark-title15=[[Philadelphia]]|mark-description15=[[Lincoln Financial Field]]|label16='''[[Toronto]]'''|mark-coord16={{Coord|43.63322|-79.41858}}|shape-color16=red|label-pos16=west|mark-title16=[[Toronto]]|mark-description16=[[BMO Field]]}}  [[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Match_4,_United_States_v_Paraguay_(stadium_3_hours_before).jpg|thumb|SoFi Stadium three hours before United States–Paraguay inaugural match]] During de bidding process, 41 cities plus 42 existing, fully functional venues plus regular tenants (except Montreal) den two venues under construction (Las Vegas den Los Angeles) dem submit to be part of de bid (three venues insyd three cities insyd Mexico; six venues insyd six cities insyd Canada; 35 venues insyd 32 cities insyd de United States).<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> A first-round elimination cut nine venues den nine cities. A second-round elimination cut an additional nine venues insyd six cities, while three venues insyd three cities (Chicago, Minneapolis, den Vancouver) drop out secof FIFA ein unwillingness to discuss financial details. After Montreal drop out insyd July 2021 secof lack of provincial funding den support to renovate Olympic Stadium, Vancouver rejoin de bid as a candidate city insyd April 2022,<ref name="vancouver_candidatecity">{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Update on FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host city process |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712003456/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/update-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-candidate-host-city-process |archive-date=July 12, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> wey bring de total number to 24 venues, each insyd ein own city anaa metropolitan area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2021 |title=FIFA eyes late 2021 to pick 2026 World Cup host cities |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-sets-late-2021-target-to-pic-2026-world-cup-cities-1.5888162 |access-date=May 20, 2026 |website=CBC}}</ref> On June 16, 2022, de sixteen host cities (two insyd Canada, three insyd Mexico, eleven insyd de United States) be announced by FIFA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, den Vancouver. Eight of de sixteen chosen stadiums get permanent artificial turf surfaces wey be planned to be replaced plus grass under de direction of FIFA den a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Dey depend on de venue ein climate, de turf dem use either be a hybrid of 84% Kentucky bluegrass den 16% perennial ryegrass (for cooler temperatures), anaa Bermuda grass (for warmer temperatures).<ref name="utk-fifa">{{Cite web |title=Bringing UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26 |url=https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=UT Knoxville}}</ref><ref name="tsn-henry-26">{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Genevieve |date=April 22, 2026 |title=MSU Turf Management Program provides grass for World Cup |url=https://statenews.com/article/2026/04/msu-turf-management-program-provides-grass-for-world-cup?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The State News}}</ref><ref name="conv-tr-g-s-b-26">{{Cite web |last=Trey Rogers |first=John N. |last2=Guevara |first2=Jackie Lyn A. |last3=Sorochan |first3=John |last4=Bearss |first4=Ryan |date=April 20, 2026 |title=We designed the turf for soccer's biggest World Cup ever – here's how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries |url=https://theconversation.com/we-designed-the-turf-for-soccers-biggest-world-cup-ever-heres-how-we-created-the-same-playing-experience-across-3-countries-279536 |access-date=April 25, 2026 |publisher=The Conversation}}</ref> Four venues (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, den Vancouver) be indoor stadiums wey dey use retractable roof systems, all equipped plus climate control,<ref>{{cite news|last=Tannenwald|first=Jonathan|date=November 2, 2022|title=FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men's World Cup|work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|url=https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107071610/https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/2026-world-cup-stadiums-grass-john-sorochan-20221102.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while a fifth, Los Angeles, be open-air buh e get a translucent roof den no climate control. De host of de final match—MetLife Stadium insyd East Rutherford, New Jersey—na dem announce by FIFA on February 4, 2024.<ref name="ESPN-Schedule">{{cite news|last=Bonagura|first=Kyle|date=February 4, 2024|title=2026 World Cup final set for MetLife Stadium, USMNT kicks off in L.A.|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|publisher=ESPN|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204211650/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39437198/2026-world-cup-final-metlife-stadium-usa-kicks-la|url-status=live}}</ref> Although der be soccer-specific stadiums insyd Canada den de United States, de largest dedicated soccer-specific stadium insyd de United States, Geodis Park insyd Nashville, Tennessee, dey seat 30,000, wich dey fall short of FIFA ein minimum of 40,000 (Toronto ein BMO Field be expanded from 30,000 to 45,500 for dis tournament).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|title=Toronto FC to expand BMO Field to host 2026 World Cup matches|last=Cattry|first=Pardeep|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2022|archive-date=November 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124015402/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto-fc-to-expand-bmo-field-to-host-2026-world-cup-matches|url-status=live}}</ref> Stadiums wey dey include Mercedes-Benz Stadium insyd Atlanta; Gillette Stadium insyd Foxborough, Massachusetts; den Lumen Field insyd Seattle be used by National Football League (NFL) den Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.<ref>{{cite news|date=June 16, 2022|title=World Cup 2026 host cities confirmed: What you need to know about the 16 venues|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072053/https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4675639/world-cup-2026-host-cities-confirmed-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-16-venues|url-status=live}}</ref> Although dem primarily use for gridiron football, plus de American stadiums dey host NFL teams den Canada ein hosting de Canadian Football League (CFL), all of de Canadian den American stadiums be used on numerous occasions for soccer wey e sanso be designed to host dat sport.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=J. Sam|date=June 16, 2022|title=Your guide to 2026 World Cup stadiums and locations in the US, Mexico and Canada|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107072054/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-guide-to-the-2026-world-cup-stadiums-and-locations-in-the-us-mexico-and-can|url-status=live}}</ref> Mexico City be de only capital of de three host nations dem choose as a venue site; Ottawa den Washington, D.C., join Bonn (West Germany, 1974) den Tokyo (Japan, 2002) as de only capital cities dem no select to host World Cup matches. Na Washington be a host city candidate, buh de poor state of Northwest Stadium cause de city to combine ein bid plus nearby Baltimore, wich be unsuccessful. Oda cities dem eliminate from de final hosting list be Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, den Edmonton. Na Ottawa ein candidate venue, TD Place Stadium, dem eliminate early on for insufficient capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Oliver |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Rogers Centre removed from list of potential World Cup 2026 venues |url=https://wakingthered.com/2017/09/07/1986/rogers-centre-removed-from-list-of-potential-world-cup-2026-venues/ |access-date=October 21, 2025 |website=Waking The Red |quote=Mosaic Stadium and TD Place Stadium do not currently meet the minimum-capacity requirement}}</ref> Though eight of de metropolitan areas wey dey host games previously host World Cup games (Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York/New Jersey, den Boston insyd 1994; Guadalajara den Mexico City insyd both 1970 den 1986; Monterrey insyd 1986), Estadio Azteca be de only stadium insyd dis tournament wey previously host World Cup games, having done so insyd both 1970 den 1986; none of de stadiums dem use insyd de 1994 FIFA World Cup be used insyd dis tournament (though MetLife Stadium dey locate at de same site as one of de 1994 venues, Giants Stadium). Soldier Field insyd Chicago, de Cotton Bowl insyd Dallas, den de Rose Bowl insyd Pasadena (Los Angeles area) be de only stadiums insyd de bidding process to host games insyd 1994, buh dem no select none of dem.<ref name="bids">{{Cite web |title=Forty-one Cities Across Canada, Mexico and the United States Submit Bids to Serve as Host Cities in United Bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021347/http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/09/07/18/05/20170907-news-wc2026-41-cities-canada-mexico-usa-submit-bids-as-2026-world-cup-hosts |archive-date=September 8, 2017 |access-date=September 7, 2017}}</ref> FIFA ein rules on stadium sponsorships require de venues to use alternative names for de duration of de tournament, dem show below insyd parentheses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelit |first=Asli |date=February 16, 2024 |title=FIFA RULES MAY COST METLIFE $80M IN WORLD CUP FINAL BRAND VALUE |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216173018/https://www.sportico.com/business/sponsorship/2024/world-cup-final-metlife-sponsorship-fifa-rules-1234766942/ |archive-date=February 16, 2024 |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Sportico}}</ref><ref name="FIFA stadia">{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2025 |title=The FIFA World Cup 26 stadiums |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/world-cup-2026-stadiums-fifa-soccer-football-mexico-usa-canada |access-date=November 17, 2025 |publisher=FIFA |quote=Stadium official names for the FIFA World Cup 26 have been matched with Host City names and may differ from the common designation used locally.}}</ref> De capacity be based on information wey FIFA publish.<ref name="FIFA stadia" /> ; Key : † dey denote a stadium dem use for previous men's World Cup tournaments. : ‡ dey denote an indoor stadium plus a fixed anaa [[retractable roof]] plus interior [[climate control]]. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+List of tournament venues ! scope="col" |City ! scope="col" |Stadium ! scope="col" |Number of matches ! scope="col" |Capacity ! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Image |- ! data-sort-value="Mexico City" style="text-align:left" | [[Mexico City]] |Estadio Azteca†<br /><br />'''(Mexico City Stadium)''' |5; 3 group, 2 knockout |'''80,824''' |[[File:BUENOS_DÍAS,_MÉXICO_ASÍ_DESPIERTA_EL_ESTADIO_CIUDAD_DE_MÉXICO_PARA_EL_MUNDIAL_(3).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="New York" style="text-align:left" | New York/New Jersey<br /><br />(East Rutherford, New Jersey) |MetLife Stadium<br /><br />'''(New York New Jersey Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 2 knockout, and the final |'''80,663''' |[[File:DHS_Secretary_Kristi_Noem_Attends_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_2025_Championship_Match_-_54653678957.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Dallas" style="text-align:left" | Dallas<br /><br />(Arlington, Texas) |AT&amp;amp;T Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Dallas Stadium)''' |9; 5 group, 4 knockout |'''70,649''' |[[File:Cowboys_stadium_inside_view_4.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Los Angeles" style="text-align:left" | Los Angeles<br /><br />(Inglewood, California) |SoFi Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Los Angeles Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''70,492''' | |- ! data-sort-value="Kansas City" style="text-align:left" | [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]] |Arrowhead Stadium<br /><br />'''(Kansas City Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''69,045''' |[[File:25_July_2010_Kansas_City_Wizards_vs_Manchester_United_friendly.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="San Francisco Bay Area" style="text-align:left" | San Francisco Bay Area<br /><br />(Santa Clara, California) |Levi's Stadium<br /><br />'''(San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,827''' |[[File:Entering_Levi's_Stadium.JPG|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Houston" style="text-align:left" | [[Houston]] |NRG Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Houston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''68,777''' |[[File:Germany_vs_Curaçao_2026_FIFA_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Philadelphia" style="text-align:left" | [[Philadelphia]] |Lincoln Financial Field<br /><br />'''(Philadelphia Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''68,324''' |[[File:United_States_v_Paraguay,_Copa_América_Centenario_(cropped).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Atlanta" style="text-align:left" | [[Atlanta]] |Mercedes-Benz Stadium‡<br /><br />'''(Atlanta Stadium)''' |8; 5 group, 3 knockout |'''68,239''' |[[File:2017_Orlando_City_at_Atlanta_United_MLS_Game.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Seattle" style="text-align:left" | [[Seattle]] |Lumen Field<br /><br />'''(Seattle Stadium)''' |6; 4 group, 2 knockout |'''66,925''' |[[File:2026_FIFA_World_Cup_-_Belgium_v._Egypt_in_Seattle_-_03.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Miami" style="text-align:left" | Miami<br /><br />(Miami Gardens, Florida) |Hard Rock Stadium<br /><br />'''(Miami Stadium)''' |7; 4 group, 2 knockout, and third-place |'''64,478''' |[[File:Hard_Rock_Stadium_Club_World_Cup.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Boston" style="text-align:left" | Boston<br /><br />(Foxborough, Massachusetts) |Gillette Stadium<br /><br />'''(Boston Stadium)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''64,146''' |[[File:Gillette2026.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Vancouver" style="text-align:left" | [[Vancouver]] |BC Place‡<br /><br />'''(BC Place Vancouver)''' |7; 5 group, 2 knockout |'''52,497''' |[[File:BC_Place_-_Canada_vs_Qatar.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Monterrey" style="text-align:left" | Monterrey<br /><br />(Guadalupe, Nuevo León) |Estadio BBVA<br /><br />'''(Estadio Monterrey)''' |4; 3 group, 1 knockout |'''51,243''' |[[File:Estadio_BBVA_Bancomer_-_Diciembre_2017.jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Guadalajara" style="text-align:left" | Guadalajara<br /><br />(Zapopan, Jalisco) |Estadio Akron<br /><br />'''(Estadio Guadalajara)''' |4 group |'''45,664''' |[[File:South_Corea_2-Czechia_1_(55334091661).jpg|190x190px]] |- ! data-sort-value="Toronto" style="text-align:left" | [[Toronto]] |BMO Field<br /><br />'''(Toronto Stadium)''' |6; 5 group, 1 knockout |'''43,036''' |[[File:Bmo_Field_2016_East_Stand.jpg|190x190px]] |} == Teams == === Qualification ===   [[File:2026_world_cup_qualification_map.svg|thumb|400x400px|<!--Do not remove the World Cup qualification map.-->{{Legend|#0000ff|Team qualified}}{{Legend|#ffcc00|Team eliminated}}{{Legend|#000000|Team withdrew or suspended|outline=white}}{{Legend|#cccccc|Not a FIFA member}}]] De United Bid personnel anticipate say all three host countries go be awarded automatic berths.<ref name="bid_cities">{{Cite web |title=United 2026 bid book |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915131958/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/3c077448dcd5c0ab/original/w3yjeu7dadt5erw26wmu-pdf.pdf |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |access-date=April 30, 2018 |publisher=united2026.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2022, FIFA presido Gianni Infantino confirm say six CONCACAF teams go qualify for de World Cup, plus Canada, Mexico, den de United States automatically qualify as hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Presidente de la FIFA confirma cantidad de plazas de Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922004259/https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/guatemala/nota/_/id/10856065/presidente-fifa-gianni-infantino-plazas-concacaf-mundial-2026 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=ESPN Deportes |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vargas |first=Dinia |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Infantino anuncia cuántos cupos tendrá la Concacaf para el Mundial de 2026 |url=https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831205624/https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/infantino-anuncia-cuantos-cupos-tendra-la-concacaf-para-el-mundial-de-2026/ |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=CRHoy.com |language=es}}</ref> Na dis be confirmed by de FIFA Council on February 14, 2023. Immediately prior to de 67th FIFA Congress, de FIFA Council approve de slot allocation insyd a meeting insyd Manama, Bahrain.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330224520/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39448474 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> Na dis include an inter-confederation playoff tournament wey dey involve six teams to decide de last two FIFA World Cup spots.<ref name="fifa_council">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2017 |title=FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=5/news=fifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618072825/http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y%3D2017/m%3D5/news%3Dfifa-council-prepares-congress-takes-key-decisions-for-the-future-of-t-2883353.html |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De six teams insyd de playoffs comprise one team from each confederation wey dey exclude UEFA, den one additional team from de confederation of de host countries (CONCACAF). Two of de teams be seeded based on de World Rankings, wey dem play de winners of two knockout matches between de four unseeded teams for de two FIFA World Cup berths. Na dem play de four-match tournament insyd Mexico, one of de host countries, wey na dem sanso use am as a test event for de FIFA World Cup.<ref name="slot" /> The ratification of slot allocations nlso iavedhe OFC a guaranteed berth isydndhe final tournament fordhe first time:na dhe 2026 FIFA World Cupbesdhe first tournament isydn hich all six confederationsgvte at least one guaranteed berthweyde s nlsobe dhe first time sincedhe 2010 edition isydn hich all confederationsgetd a team qualify fordhe World Cup finals.<ref name="slot">{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619161123/https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/bureau-of-the-council-recommends-slot-allocation-for-the-2026-fifa-wor-2878254 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=August 5, 2022 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Of de 48 qualified teams, 26 sanso appear insyd de 2022 edition. Highlights dey include: * Cape Verde,<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2025 |title=Cabo Verde seal historic World Cup qualification |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/cabo-verde-qualify |access-date=October 14, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Curaçao,<ref name="jq">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Jonathan|title=Curaçao complete fairytale with battling draw in Jamaica to qualify for World Cup|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|access-date=November 19, 2025|work=The Guardian|archive-date=November 30, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251130031755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/19/curacao-complete-fairytale-with-battling-draw-in-jamaica-to-qualify-for-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref> Jordan, den Uzbekistan<ref>{{Cite news|last=Millar|first=Colin|date=June 5, 2025|title=Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|access-date=November 19, 2025|department=[[The Athletic]]|work=[[The New York Times]]|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=September 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916134630/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6229851/2025/06/05/uzbekistan-world-cup-qualification-2026/|url-status=live}}</ref> make dema World Cup debuts. * Qatar qualify for de tournament thru qualification for de first time, as na ein only previous appearance be as host insyd 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2025 |title=Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup |url=https://global.espn.com/football/story/_/id/46597037/qatar-saudi-arabia-qualify-2026-fifa-world-cup |access-date=October 15, 2025 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> * DR Congo den Haiti return to de tournament after dem appear insyd dema only previous tournament insyd 1974.<ref name="jq" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Ian |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn43qqy9z8xo |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=BBC Sport}}</ref> * Iraq return to de tournament after appearing insyd ein only previous tournament insyd 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luckings |first=Steve |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/01/iraq-beat-bolivia-to-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ |access-date=March 31, 2026 |website=The National News}}</ref> * Austria, Norway, den Scotland return to de tournament after last appearing insyd 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Swiss reach World Cup |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/uefa-qualifiers-review-matchday-10-november-18 |access-date=November 19, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> Four-time champion Italy miss out after dem be defeated insyd de European playoff final by Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, wey cam be de first former champion to miss out on three consecutive World Cups;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=March 31, 2026 |title=Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina's shootout triumph |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/bosnia-herzegovina-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-playoff-match-report |access-date=April 3, 2026 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> as insyd 2018 den 2022, Italy be de only former champion wey no qualify. Plus a FIFA Men's World Ranking of 12, Italy sanso be de highest-ranking team wey no qualify. De qualified teams, dem list by region, plus numbers insyd parentheses wey dey indicate final positions insyd de FIFA Men's World Ranking before de tournament na dem be:<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking |url=https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=FRS_Male_Football_20260401 |access-date=June 16, 2026 |website=inside.fifa.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |'''AFC''' (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (27) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq (57) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (63; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (56) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (61) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (25) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50; debut) '''CAF''' (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (28) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (67; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo (46) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (29) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (73) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (33) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (7) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (15) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (60) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (45) |'''CONCACAF''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada (30; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82; debut) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (83) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico (14; co-host) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (34) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States (17; co-host) '''CONMEBOL''' (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (6) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (41) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) '''OFC''' (1) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (85) |'''UEFA''' (16) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (9) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina (64) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (11) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic (40) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (10) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (8) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (31) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (5) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (42) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (2) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden (38) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (19) * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey (22) |} === Draw === [[File:FIFA_World_Cup_2026_Official_Draw_(54966258098).jpg|thumb|300x300px|From left to right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US Presido Donald Trump, Mexican Presido Claudia Sheinbaum, den Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at de start of de draw.]] De draw take place on December 5, 2025, at de Kennedy Center insyd Washington, D.C.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2025 |title=Groups revealed in star-studded Final Draw |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-draw-results |access-date=December 6, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De draw ceremony begin plus FIFA presenting de first (den as of 2026[update] de only) FIFA Peace Prize to United States presido Donald Trump, an award wich fuel scrutiny den controversy among human rights groups, analysts, den odas.<ref name="Amnesty">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2025 |title=Global: FIFA needs to act on human rights |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/12/global-fifa-needs-to-act-on-human-rights/ |access-date=December 6, 2025 |website=Amnesty International}}</ref> Na dem divide de 48 teams into four pots of 12. Pot 1 consist of de three hosts den de top nine teams from de November 2025 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Pots 2, 3, den 4 consist of de remaining teams according to de ranking. Na de four winners of de UEFA playoffs den de two winners of de inter-confederation playoffs no be known at de time of de draw den thus be automatically allocated to Pot 4. Na de 12 groups randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of de four pots. Plus de exception of UEFA, no group fi get more dan one team from de same confederation dem draw into am.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/procedures-final-draw-world-cup-2026-revealed |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Draw Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/2d1a1ac7bab78995/original/Draw-Procedures-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.pdf |access-date=November 25, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De three host nations be pre-allocated to three groups for scheduling purposes. Mexico be placed insyd Group A, Canada insyd Group B, den de United States insyd Group D.<ref name="Schedule">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 – Match Schedule |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205034420/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/1be9ce37eb98fcc5/original/FWC26-Match-Schedule_English.pdf |archive-date=February 5, 2024 |access-date=February 4, 2024 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref> De confederation restriction dem apply to all three potential winners of de inter-confederation playoffs. FIFA sanso announce say, "insyd de interest of ensuring competitive balance", de teams dem rank first (Spain), second (Argentina), third (France), den fourth (England) go be drawn into opposite pathways. Therefore, if dese teams win dema groups, dem go be unable to meet til de semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2025 |title=Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg84knn2p5o |access-date=November 25, 2025 |website=[[BBC Sport]]}}</ref> Na de draw start plus Pot 1 wey e end plus Pot 4, plus each team dem select den then dem allocate into de first available group alphabetically. For de purpose of de match schedule, de Pot 1 teams be automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. For de remaining pots, FIFA establish a predetermined pattern to define de position of teams based on dema pot den de group dem be drawn into. {| class="wikitable" |+Pots !Pot 1 !Pot 2 !Pot 3 !Pot 4 |- | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States ''(co-host)'' (14) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico ''(co-host)'' (15) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada ''(co-host)'' (27) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain (1) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina (2) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France (3) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England (4) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil (5) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal (6) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands (7) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium (8) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany (9) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia (10) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco (11) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia (13) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay (16) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland (17) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan (18) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal (19) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran (20) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea (22) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador (23) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria (24) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia (26) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway (29) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama (30) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt (34) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria (35) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland (36) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay (39) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia (40) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast (42) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan (50) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar (51) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia (60) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa (61) | # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan (66) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde (68) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana (72) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao (82) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti (84) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand (86) # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path A winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path B winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path C winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] UEFA Path D winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 1 winner # [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] IC Path 2 winner |} === Team base camps === Na dem use base camps by de 48 squads to stay den train at before den during de World Cup tournament.<ref name="Team Base camps">{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2024 |title=FIFA shares potential World Cup 26 Team Base Camp locations |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612215436/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/base-camps-potential-locations |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=June 12, 2024 |website=fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2024 |title=FIFA World Cup 26 expands Team Base Camp brochure: 26 new options added |url=https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121220113/https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/fifa-world-cup-26-tm-expands-team-base-camp-brochure-26-new-options-added |archive-date=November 21, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025 |publisher=FIFA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2025 |title=14 new Team Base Camp options added as road to 2026 continues |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417180742/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/14-new-team-base-camp-options-world-cup-2026 |archive-date=April 17, 2025 |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schirgi |first=Heimo |title=Team Base Camp brochure |url=https://fwc26teambasecamps.fifa.com |access-date=October 23, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> === Squads === Before submitting dema final squad for de tournament, teams name a provisional squad of between 35 den 55 players one month prior to de tournament. Na teams be required to name dema final squads by June 2. If a player cam be too injured anaa ill to prevent ein participation insyd de tournament, he fi be replaced by anoda player from de provisional squad til 24 hours before de team ein first match. However, an injured anaa ill goalkeeper fi be replaced by anoda goalkeeper from de provisional squad at any time during de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2026 |title=When are World Cup squads named, and how many players will feature? |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/squad-lists-number-date |access-date=May 7, 2026 |publisher=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> ==Officiating== On April 9, 2026, FIFA announce 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, den 30 video assistant referees for de tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 7, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260607222701/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-officials-appointed-referees |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2026 |title=List of appointed FIFA Match Officials |url=https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |access-date=April 9, 2026 |website=FIFA |archive-date=June 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610152237/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> De 2026 World Cup feature six female match officials, wey dey equal de record for de highest number of female officials dem appoint to a men's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Six Female Referees Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |website=Greek City Times |date=June 29, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629185233/https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/06/29/six-female-referees-make-history-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |title=Meet the six female referees making history at the 2026 World Cup – roles, names and profiles |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |website=AS USA |date=June 21, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260630221413/https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/meet-the-six-female-referees-making-history-at-the-2026-world-cup-roles-names-and-profiles-f202606-n/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tori Penso]], [[Brooke Mayo]], den [[Kathryn Nesbitt]] cam be de second all-female on-field refereeing trio at a men's World Cup, wey dem officiate de Group A match between Czech Republic den South Africa at Atlanta Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=All-Woman Referee Trio Takes Center Stage at FIFA World Cup 2026 |url=https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |website=U.S. Soccer |date=June 17, 2026 |access-date=June 30, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715163216/https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/06/usmnt/all-woman-referee-trio-fifa-world-cup-czechia-vs-south-africa |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, na dem refuse Somali referee [[Omar Artan]] entry into de United States despite he dey hold valid travel documents, wey FIFA later remove am from de list of referees.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |title= Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA |author= Mike Peter |date= June 8, 2026 |website= BBC Sport |access-date= June 8, 2026 |archive-date= June 10, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260610153235/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo |url-status= live }}</ref> FIFA state say Artan go receive ein full World Cup salary despite he no be able to officiate insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |title=Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry |last=Ogden |first=Mark |publisher=ESPN |date=June 14, 2026 |accessdate=June 19, 2026 |archive-date=June 29, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260629053330/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49060649/omar-artan-somali-referee-fifa-world-cup-full-pay |url-status=live }}</ref> == Ceremonies == === Opening ceremonies === De tournament feature three opening ceremonies, one for each of de hosts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch, Who is Performing, Start Times |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-opening-ceremonies-how-watch-who-performing-start-times |access-date=June 11, 2026 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> De opening ceremony insyd Mexico take place on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 12, 2026 |title=World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go |access-date=June 13, 2026 |website=BBC News}}</ref> Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández perform "Himno Nacional Mexicano" den South African singer Tyla perform de "National anthem of South Africa"<ref>{{Cite web |title=More special guests revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Mexico City |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/more-special-guests-revealed-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-mexico-city |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> De next day, on June 12, 2026, de opening ceremony insyd Canada take place at BMO Field insyd Toronto. Canadian-American musician Alanis Morissette perform "O Canada" while Serbian-Canadian violinist Aleksandar Gajić perform "Državna himna Bosne i Hercegovine".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Expanded lineup revealed for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Canada |url=https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/expanded-lineup-revealed-world-cup-2026-tm-ceremonies-canada |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> On de same day, de opening ceremony for de United States take place at SoFi Stadium insyd Los Angeles. American country duo Dan + Shay perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" while Paraguayan soul duo Purahei Soul perform "Himno Nacional Paraguayo".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Additional talent unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026™ ceremonies in Los Angeles |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/additional-talent-unveiled-world-cup-2026-ceremonies-los-angeles |website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===1,000th FIFA World Cup match=== De Group F game between Tunisia den Japan, dem play at Estadio BBVA insyd [[Monterrey]] on June 20, na e be de 1,000th match insyd FIFA World Cup history. To mark de occasion, FIFA organize a special pre-match ceremony. [[Hisako, Princess Takamado|Princess Takamado]], de Honorary Patron of de [[Japan Football Association]] (JFA), attend de event as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2026|title=Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|access-date=July 3, 2026|website=[[FIFA]]|archive-date=July 1, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260701064245/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/princess-takamodo-japan-world-cup-match-1000-ramos-stoichkov|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Japan national football team|Japan]] win de match 4–0, dey secure ein place insyd de knockout stage, while Tunisia suffer ein second consecutive defeat wey na e be eliminated from de tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Gabriel|date=June 21, 2026|title=In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|access-date=July 3, 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|archive-date=July 3, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260703133938/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49132600/in-fifa-world-cup-milestone-1000th-match-japan-arise-make-history-their-own|url-status=live}}</ref> === Independence Day ceremonies === On July 4, ceremonies take place at [[Lincoln Financial Field]] insyd Philadelphia (Paraguay vs France match) den [[NRG Stadium]] insyd Houston (Canada vs Morocco match) to honor de United States Semiquincentennial.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|title=FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed|first=Adam|last=Crafton|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2026|via=NYTimes.com|access-date=May 8, 2026|archive-date=June 11, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260611041846/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262593/2026/05/08/fifa-opening-ceremonies-perry-buble-america-250/|url-status=live}}</ref> De Houston ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board graphics, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by United States Navy Band Chief Musician Maia Rodriguez. De Philadelphia ceremony feature pyrotechnics, video-board signage, den a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by [[Idina Menzel]], as well as musical performances by [[the Roots]], ceremonial elements wey dey feature de Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale den Miss Pennsylvania, Stephanie Skinner, a card stunt, a flyby of VFA-11 den VFA-81 squadrons from Naval Air Station Oceana, den a halftime show from [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-match US Independence Day celebrations to add to FIFA World Cup 2026™ action |url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |website=[[FIFA]] |archive-date=July 4, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260704153827/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/pre-match-us-independence-day-celebrations-world-cup-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:FIFAAH-06756 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final.jpg|thumb|De World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium]] ===Closing ceremony=== De closing ceremony take place before de World Cup final at MetLife Stadium insyd New Jersey, wey e be featured performances by [[Laura Pausini]], [[Nicole Scherzinger]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[IShowSpeed]], den [[Post Malone]], as well as an appearance from [[Tom Cruise]]. [[Jennifer Hudson]] perform "The Star-Spangled Banner".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|title=FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony to celebrate historic tournament ahead of the final|publisher=FIFA|access-date=July 14, 2026|archive-date=July 14, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260714195122/https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony-celebrate-historic-tournament-ahead-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/origin1904-p.cxm.fifa.com/post-malone-headline-world-cup-2026-closing-ceremony|title=Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony|website=inside.fifa.com}}</ref> ===Final halftime show=== De final match feature de first-ever [[Super Bowl]]–style halftime show insyd FIFA World Cup history. [[Madonna]], [[Shakira]], den [[BTS]] headline de 11-minute halftime show, wich na e be curated by [[Chris Martin]] of [[Coldplay]] den produced by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-shakira-madonna-bts.html |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited |access-date=July 5, 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBC-Halftime">{{cite news |last=McKenna |first=Lorraine |date=May 14, 2026 |title=Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |access-date=May 14, 2026 |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260514111629/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yrl54561do |archive-date=May 14, 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Gustavo Dudamel]], [[the Muppets]], den de [[PS22 Chorus]] (featuring Coldplay) sanso perform insyd de show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |access-date=July 8, 2026 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=July 8, 2026 |archive-date=July 10, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260710235743/https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49308434/justin-bieber-2026-world-cup-final-half-show-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dalton |first=Andrew |date=July 19, 2026 |title=Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber |url=https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |access-date=July 19, 2026 |work=[[Associated Press]] |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719202212/https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-final-performances-halftime-show-0e9e3bc37939c901be92441b73d7b4e6 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Group stage== [[File:2026 world cup.svg|thumb|Result of countries wey dey participate insyd de 2026 FIFA World Cup {{div col|colwidth=8em|content= {{Legend|#2B42A3|Champion}}{{Legend|#34C0BE|Runner-up}}{{Legend|#269C5A|Third place}}{{Legend|#81C846|Fourth place}}{{Legend|#E4E454|Quarterfinals}}{{Legend|#FF6600|Round of 16}}{{Legend|#B94954|Round of 32}}{{Legend|#8E62A6|Group stage}}}}]] Na dem play de round-robin group stage insyd twelve groups (A to L) of four teams each, from June 11 to June 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scores & Fixtures |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/scores-fixtures |access-date=December 10, 2025 |website=FIFA}}</ref> Teams be awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, den none for a loss. Following de conclusion of group play, de top two teams of each group, alongplus de [[#Ranking of third-place teams|eight best third-place teams]], advanced to de [[#Knockout stage|knockout stage]]. ''All times be local.'' === Group A === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |3 |3 |0 |0 |6 |0 | +6 |9 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |3 |1 |0 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |6 |&#x2212;4 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 11, 2026 |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Korea&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Czech Republic |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Mexico&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Czech Republic&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |South Africa&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Korea |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |} === Group B === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |3 |1 |1 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |6 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |3 |0 |1 |2 |2 |10 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Qatar&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 18, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Canada&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |6–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Switzerland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada |BC Place, Vancouver |- |Bosnia and Herzegovina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Qatar.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Qatar |Lumen Field, Seattle |} === Group C === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |3 |2 |1 |0 |7 |1 | +6 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |3 | +3 |7 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |3 |1 |0 |2 |1 |4 |&#x2212;3 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |8 |&#x2212;6 |0 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Haiti&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Scotland |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 19, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Brazil&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 24, 2026 |- |Scotland&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Scotland.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |Morocco&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Haiti.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Haiti |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group D === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States '''(H)''' |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |4 | +4 |6 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |4 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |3 |1 |0 |2 |3 |5 |&#x2212;2 |3 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] '''(H)''' Hosts {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 12, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 13, 2026 |- |Australia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Turkey |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 19, 2026 |- |United States&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Turkey&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Turkey.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |Paraguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |} === Group E === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany |3 |2 |0 |1 |10 |4 | +6 |6 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |3 |2 |0 |1 |4 |2 | +2 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |3 |0 |1 |2 |1 |9 |&#x2212;8 |1 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 14, 2026 |- |Germany&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |7–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Ivory Coast&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |June 20, 2026 |- |Germany&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |BMO Field, Toronto |- |Ecuador&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Curaçao |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Curaçao&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Curaçao.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Ecuador&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |} === Group F === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !Team !<abbr>Pld</abbr> !<abbr>W</abbr> !<abbr>D</abbr> !<abbr>L</abbr> !<abbr>GF</abbr> !<abbr>GA</abbr> !<abbr>GD</abbr> !<abbr>Pts</abbr> !Qualification |- |1 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands |3 |2 |1 |0 |10 |4 | +6 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan |3 |1 |2 |0 |7 |3 | +4 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |12 |&#x2212;10 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 14, 2026 |- |Netherlands&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Sweden&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Tunisia |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |- |June 20, 2026 |- |Netherlands&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Tunisia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan |Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |- |June 25, 2026 |- |Japan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Tunisia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Tunisia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |} == References == <references /> == External links == finzy4w19z20h8hvknff4jcoiq6p4sr 0 29249 109247 109176 2026-08-08T00:19:07Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109247 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Linda Nosková''' (born 17 November 2004) be a Czech professional tennis player. She get a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 by de WTA, den a best doubles ranking of No. 53, she achieve both on 13 July 2026. Nosková ein best result be winning de 2026 Wimbledon Championships. As a junior, Nosková peak at world No. 5 insyd de junior rankings insyd June 2021, she achieve by winning de singles event at de 2021 French Open. Insyd August 2022, she cam be de youngest player to be ranked insyd de world ein top 100, den insyd February 2023, de youngest insyd de top 50. She make ein breakthru insyd 2024 by upsetting world No. 1, Iga Świątek, en route to de Australian Open quarterfinals. == Early life == Nosková grow up insyd de village of Bystřička insyd de Vsetín region, de daughter of Ivana Nosková (wey die insyd 2024) den Drahoš Nosek.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schwager-Patel |first=Nischal |date=11 July 2026 |title=Linda Nosková honours late mother's memory in 2026 Wimbledon triumph |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/wimbledon-2026-linda-noskova-mother-memory-womens-singles-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260712021315/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/wimbledon-2026-linda-noskova-mother-memory-womens-singles-final |archive-date=12 July 2026 |access-date=16 July 2026 |website=www.olympics.com |language=en}}</ref> Ein first contact plus tennis be at de age of seven, wen she start dey train insyd Valašské Meziříčí. Three years later, she cam be a player give TK Na Dolina insyd Trojanovice near Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. Insyd 2018, she move go Přerov secof tennis. == Career == === Juniors === Nosková win de 2021 French Open girls' singles title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=Ed |date=12 June 2021 |title=Noskova's 'Special moment' as she claims maiden Grand Slam title |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/news-and-media/articles/noskova-s-special-moment-as-she-claims-maiden-grand-slam-title/ |access-date=31 July 2022 |website=[[International Tennis Federation|itftennis.com]]}}</ref> On 14 June 2021, she reach world No. 5 insyd de combined ITF junior rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Linda Nosková [CZE] &#124; junior career overview |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/linda-noskova/800498458/cze/jt/s/overview/ |website=ITF Tennis}}</ref> '''Junior Grand Slam Singles''': * Australian Open: 2R (2020) * French Open: '''W''' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Noskova triumphs in French Open junior singles final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2170499/noskova-triumphs-in-french-open-junior-singles-final |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> '''Junior Grand Slam Doubles''': * Australian Open: QF (2020) * French Open: SF (2021) === 2019–21: Professional debut, ITF Circuit titles === Nosková make ein ITF Circuit debut insyd July 2019 at a 25k Torino tournament insyd qualifying. Despite failing to reach de main-draw, she get to de quarterfinal insyd de doubles event. Insyd October of de same year, she make ein singles main-draw debut at se 15k Lousada tournament wey she sanso win ein first match as a senior. De following week, insyd de same city, she reach ein first semifinal. A month later, she reach anoda semifinal, dis time at de 15k Milovice event insyd ein home country. Ein new season start insyd August 2020 plus de qualifying draw of de Prague Open, buh she loose to Laura Ioana Paar. Three weeks later, she make ein debut at de WTA Challenger Tour, dey play at de Sparta Prague Open. Getting der after receiving a wildcard, she loose to Mayar Sherif insyd de first round. She fini ein season plus de 25k Přerov event wer she loose to Barbora Krejčíková insyd de first round. Na e only be ein third tournament of de year as well as ein only tournament insyd doubles. Insyd doubles, she sanso loose insyd de first round. Nosková start de 2021 season insyd de middle of February at a 15k Sharm El Sheikh event wer she reach ein first ITF final. After losing to Shalimar Talbi insyd de final, she reach anoda semifinal der de following week. Insyd March 2021, she win ein first senior ITF title at a 15k event insyd Bratislava, defeating fellow Czech Tereza Smitková insyd de final.<ref>{{cite web |last=Beattie |first=Michael |date=22 March 2021 |title=Noskova follows Fruhvirtova's lead with maiden title |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/news-and-media/articles/noskova-follows-fruhvirtova-s-lead-with-maiden-title/ |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=ITF Tennis}}</ref> Right after dat, she win anoda 15k event insyd Bratislava (back-to-back titles),<ref>{{cite news|last=Němeček|first=Ivan|date=31 March 2021|title=Nová hvězda českého tenisu? Nosková ovládla dva turnaje za sebou|trans-title=The new star of Czech tennis? Nosková won two tournaments in a row|url=https://www.denik.cz/tenis/hvezdicka-noskove-zari-dal-v-bratislave-ovladla-dalsi-turnaj-20210330.html|access-date=14 October 2022|website=denik.cz|language=cs}}</ref> dis time defeating Iva Primorac insyd de final. Insyd June 2021, she advance to de semifinals of de Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy insyd both events, losing to Zheng Qinwen insyd singles. Na e be ein first semifinal of a 60k event, buh insyd August, she win ein first 60k title at de Zubr Cup insyd Přerov. Insyd de final, she defeat Alexandra Cadanțu-Ignatik.<ref>{{cite web |date=29 August 2021 |title=Denní menu, 29.8.2021: Nosková získala titul v Přerově. V Praze a Říčanech startují další turnaje |trans-title=Daily menu, 29/8/2021: Nosková won the title in Přerov. Other tournaments start in Prague and Říčany |url=https://www.tenisovysvet.cz/article/detail/14455--denni-menu-29-8-2021-noskova-ziskala-titul-v-prerove-v-praze-a-ricanech-startuji-dalsi-turnaje |access-date=14 October 2022 |website=tenisovysvet.cz |language=cs}}</ref> Insyd October, she advance to ein first ITF final insyd doubles. A month later, she fini de year at de 25k Milove tournament wer she win ein fourth title insyd singles<ref>{{cite news|last=Němeček|first=Ivan|date=14 December 2021|title=Nosková chce v příštím roce do stovky. Dám tenisu všechno, hlásí|trans-title=Nosková wants to reach 100 next year. I will give everything to tennis, he reports|url=https://valassky.denik.cz/ostatni_region/noskova-tenisova-extraliga.html|access-date=14 October 2022|newspaper=Valašský Deník|language=cs}}</ref> wey she fini as a runner-up insyd doubles. === 2022: Major den top 100 debuts === [[File:Noskova_RGQ22_(9)_(52129787314).jpg|right|thumb|Nosková at de 2022 French Open wer she make ein main-draw debut.]] She make ein major main-draw debut at de French Open as a qualifier, wey dey make am de youngest Czech player to compete at a major since Nicole Vaidišová (17 years 127 days) at de 2006 US Open den de youngest player to qualify for de tournament since 16-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito insyd 2009.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 May 2022 |title=Kulikova upsets No.1 seed; Noskova wins at French Open qualifying |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2623050/kulikova-upsets-no1-seed-noskova-wins-at-french-open-qualifying |access-date=31 July 2022 |website=[[Women's Tennis Association|WTA Tennis]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=20 May 2022 |title=Vekic makes main draw as French Open qualifying wraps up |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2625957/vekic-makes-main-draw-as-french-open-qualifying-wraps-up |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Macpherson |first=Alex |date=20 May 2022 |title=Introducing the 2022 French Open's Grand Slam debutantes |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2626174/introducing-the-2022-french-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Girls' Champion Noskova, 17, Qualifies for Roland Garros |url=http://www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/May-2022/Girls-Champion-Noskova,-17,-Qualifies-for-Roland.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519150439/http://www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/May-2022/Girls-Champion-Noskova,-17,-Qualifies-for-Roland.aspx |archive-date=19 May 2022 |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> Insyd de first round of de main draw, she face US Open champion Emma Raducanu wey she loose, after winning de first set.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 May 2022 |title=Raducanu tops Noskova at French Open; Kontaveit suffers upset |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2633342/raducanu-tops-noskova-at-french-open-kontaveit-suffers-upset |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 October 2022 |title=Welcome to the tour: All of 2022's WTA debutantes |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/photos/2573429/welcome-to-the-tour-all-of-2022-s-wta-debutantes |access-date=24 October 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> De following week, she reach de semifinals of de WTA 125 Makarska International Championships.<ref>{{cite web |last=Macpherson |first=Alex |date=27 July 2022 |title=New wave of Czech teenagers makes impact in Prague |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2692204/new-wave-of-czech-teenagers-makes-impact-in-prague |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> Insyd July, she win ein first 100k title, at de Reinert Open defeating Ysaline Bonaventure insyd de final.<ref>{{cite web |last=Renton |first=Jamie |date=11 July 2022 |title=Noskova eyes top 100 after winning biggest title yet at W100 Versmold |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/news-and-media/articles/noskova-eyes-top-100-after-winning-biggest-title-yet-at-w100-versmold/ |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=ITF Tennis}}</ref> Three weeks later, she enter ein first WTA Tour semifinal at de Prague Open buh she loose to compatriot den later champion, Marie Bouzková.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 July 2022 |title=Bouzkova, Potapova to duel for Prague title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2700639/bouzkova-potapova-to-duel-for-prague-title |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> However, she mark ein first top 50 win defeating Alizé Cornet, insyd de second round.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prague: Noskova, 17, upsets Cornet in thriller to reach 1st QF (video) |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2693763/prague-noskova-17-upsets-cornet-in-thriller-to-reach-1st-qf |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> Dis result lead am into de top 100 for de first time, at world No. 94 becoming de youngest woman insyd tse top 100, a distinction na Coco Gauff hold since October 2019. By reaching de semifinals, she cam be de youngest Czech woman to reach a tour-level semifinal since Vaidišová (17 years, 189 days) insyd Linz insyd 2006.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 August 2022 |title=Rankings Watch: Bogdan makes biggest leap of the week |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2707315/rankings-watch-bogdan-makes-biggest-leap-of-the-week |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> At de [[2022 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], she compete insyd ein second qualifying for a major wey she advance to de main draw plus three qualifying wins. Insyd de second round, she defeat former top-10 player Eugenie Bouchard.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Czech teens Fruhvirtova, Noskova, Bejlek qualify for US Open main draw |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2761640/czech-teens-fruhvirtova-noskova-bejlek-qualify-for-us-open-main-draw |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Chiesa |first=Victoria |date=26 August 2022 |title=Meet the 2022 US Open women's qualifiers |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-26/meet_the_2022_us_open_womens_qualifiers.html |access-date=29 October 2023 |work=usopen.org}}</ref> However, na dem beat am insyd de first round of de main draw by Bouzková insyd a three-set match.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2022 |title=US Open Day 2 by the numbers: Zheng's ace record, Pliskova's tiebreaks and more |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2770634/us-open-day-2-by-the-numbers-zheng-s-ace-record-pliskova-s-tiebreaks-and-more |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> === 2023: WTA Tour final den top 50 === Dem rank am No. 102 at de start of de Adelaide International 1, she cam thru qualifying beating Anna Kalinskaya den Anastasia Potapova to make de main draw. Insyd de first round, she beat world No. 8, Daria Kasatkina, to get ein first top 10 win,<ref>{{cite web |date=2 January 2023 |title=Noskova stuns Kasatkina, Kudermetova cruises in Adelaide Round 1 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3004282/noskova-stuns-kasatkina-kudermetova-cruises-in-adelaide-round-1 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den insyd de second, she beat fellow qualifier Claire Liu to make ein first WTA 500 quarterfinal.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Azarenka, Noskova, Begu roll into Adelaide 1 quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3010209/azarenka-noskova-begu-roll-into-adelaide-1-quarterfinals |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> She defeat two-time major champion den former world No. 1, [[Victoria Azarenka]], insyd a three-set thriller insyd de quarterfinals, winning de final set tiebreak 8–6, after saving one match point.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2023 |title=Noskova saves match point, faces Jabeur in Adelaide 1 semifinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3011937/noskova-saves-match-point-faces-jabeur-in-adelaide-1-semifinals |access-date=9 January 2023 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> She then beat top seed den world No. 2, [[Ons Jabeur]], to reach ein first ever WTA Tour final wich she loose to second seed Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 January 2023 |title=Sabalenka into Adelaide 1 final, faces Czech teen Noskova |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3012346/sabalenka-into-adelaide-1-final-faces-czech-teen-noskova |access-date=9 January 2023 |website=WTA Tennis}}</ref> As a result, she move close to 50 positions up insyd de rankings to No. 56.<ref>{{cite web |last=Majumdar |first=Aayush |date=9 January 2023 |title=WTA rankings update: Madison Keys makes Top-10 return, Linda Noskova jumps up 46 places, Iga Swiatek begins her 41st week as World No. 1 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-wta-rankings-update-madison-keys-makes-top-10-return-linda-noskova-jumps-46-places-iga-swiatek-begins-41st-week-world-no-1#:~:text=Meanwhile%2C%20Masarova%20had%20a%20week%20to%20remember%2C%20also,Vekic%20earned%20seven%20spots%20to%20enter%20the%20Top-60. |access-date=9 January 2023 |website=sportskeeda.com}}</ref> Despite she be ranked well insyd de top 100 by de start of de Australian Open, Nosková need to play qualifying secof de sudden nature of ein rise up de rankings. However, she loose insyd de first round of qualifying to world No. 192, Katherine Sebov.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ramchandani |first=Haresh |date=10 January 2023 |title=18-year old Adelaide finalist Noskova bows out in first round of Australian Open qualifying |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/adelaide-finalist-noskova-bows-out-in-first-round-of-australian-open-qualifying-652773.html |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Nevertheless, she reach No. 50 insyd de rankings on 6 February 2023 becoming de youngest player insyd de top 50. At de Indian Wells Open, she reach de third round of a WTA 1000 for de first time insyd ein debut at dis level, defeating Irina-Camelia Begu<ref>{{cite web |date=8 March 2023 |title=WTA Indian Wells: Noskova books spot in second round vs. Anisimova |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/indian-wells-noskova-books-spot-in-second-round-665730.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den 31st seed Amanda Anisimova.<ref>{{cite news|last1=JOHNSON|first1=ABBEY|title=Indian Wells: Jil Teichmann topples Belinda Bencic to score biggest upset on day 3|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/On_the_WTA_results_with/129687/indian-wells-jil-teichmann-topples-belinda-bencic-to-score-biggest-upset-on-day-3-/|access-date=28 May 2023|publisher=www.tennisworldusa.org|date=11 March 2023}}</ref> Na ein run be ended by sixth seed Coco Gauff.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 March 2023 |title=Gauff Shows Superiority in Win Over Noskova at BNP Paribas Indian Wells |url=https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/gauff-shows-superiority-in-win-over-noskova-at-bnp-paribas-indian-wells |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=tennisuptodate.com}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she sanso reach de third round defeating ninth seed Petra Kvitová en route,<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3637164/noskova-18-beats-idol-kvitova-to-advance-to-round-of-16 |title=Noskova, 18, beats idol Kvitova to advance to Round of 16 |date=2023 |type= |publisher=wtatennis.com |access-date=29 October 2023 |people=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=17 August 2023 |title=Nosková, 18, beats Kvitová in Cincinnati |url=https://english.radio.cz/noskova-18-beats-kvitova-cincinnati-8791676 |access-date=29 October 2023 |work=[[Radio Prague]]}}</ref> before losing to seventh seed Coco Gauff.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=Coco Gauff battles through inconsistencies to defeat Noskova after an erratic match at Cincinnati Open |url=https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/coco-gauff-battles-through-inconsistencies-to-defeat-noskova-after-an-erratic-match-at-cincinnati-open |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=tennisuptodate.com}}</ref> === 2024: Major quarterfinal, WTA 500 title === [[File:Linda_Nosková_-_2024_Summer_Olympics_women's_doubles_tennis_tournament,_2024-08-04_(23)_(cropped).jpg|right|thumb|Nosková dey serve at de 2024 Paris Olympics.]] On ein debut at de Australian Open, Nosková record ein first wins there over 31st seed den compatriot, Marie Bouzková<ref>{{cite web |date=15 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: Noskova tops Bouzkova in all-Czech tilt |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-noskova-tops-bouzkova-in-all-czech-tilt-736996.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den wildcard entrant McCartney Kessler to reach de third round.<ref>{{cite web |date=18 January 2024 |title=Noskova holds off Kessler to advance in Melbourne |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/noskova-holds-off-kessler-to-advance-in-melbourne-738092.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She then stun world No. 1, Iga Świątek, to move to de fourth round of a major event for de first time insyd ein career.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Noskova, 19, stuns top seed Swiatek in Australian Open upset |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3862247/noskova-19-stuns-top-seed-swiatek-in-australian-open-upset |accessdate=20 January 2024 |work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> She cam be de first teenager to defeat a world No. 1 at dis major since 1999, wen Amélie Mauresmo shock Lindsay Davenport.<ref>{{cite web |title=Big-hitting Linda Noskova stuns Iga Swiatek to reach fourth round in Australian Open debut |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/big-hitting-linda-noskova-stuns-iga-swiatek-to-reach-fourth-round-in-australian-open-debut |publisher=tennis.com}}</ref> She advance to xe quarterfinals for de first time, after de retirement of 19th seed Elina Svitolina insyd de fourth round.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 January 2024 |title=Noskova moves into Australian Open quarterfinals after Svitolina retires |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3864419/noskova-moves-into-australian-open-quarterfinals-after-svitolina-retires |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite losing insyd de last eight to qualifier Dayana Yastremska,<ref>{{cite web |title=Australian Open: Linda Noskova's teenage dream ended by qualifier Dayana Yastremska in quarter-finals |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13055129/australian-open-linda-noskovas-teenage-dream-ended-by-qualifier-dayana-yastremska-in-quarter-finals |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref> Nosková reach de top 30 insyd de singles rankings on 29 January 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |work=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd July as top seed at de Prague Open, she overcam qualifier Katarina Zavatska,<ref>{{cite web |title=Top seed Noskova powers past Zavatska in Prague first round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4064885/top-seed-noskova-powers-past-zavatska-in-prague-first-round |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Eva Lys<ref>{{cite web |date=23 July 2024 |title=Prague Open: Noskova advances to last eight as Lys retires with injury |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/prague-open-noskova-advances-to-last-8-775363.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ella Seidel<ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2024 |title=Prague Open: Noskova reaches semi-finals, faces Linette next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/prague-open-noskova-reaches-semi-finals-775581.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to make am into de semifinals, at wich point she loose to fourth seed den eventual champion Magda Linette insyd a deciding set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2024 |title=Prague Open: Linette books spot in final |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/prague-open-linette-books-spot-in-final-775752.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> At de WTA 500 Monterrey Open, she defeat qualifier Anna Danilina,<ref>{{cite web |date=20 August 2024 |title=Noskova reaches second round in Monterrey |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/monterrey-open-noskova-reaches-second-round-780229.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=22 August 2024 |title=Noskova secures spot in quarter-finals of Monterrey Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/monterrey-open-noskova-makes-last-8-780434.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den fifth seed den former champion, Elina Svitolina, to reach ein third semifinal for de season, following Brisbane den Prague.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 August 2024 |title=Noskova defeats former champ Svitolina in Monterrey quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4091966/noskova-defeats-former-champ-svitolina-in-monterrey-quarterfinals |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Nosková defeat second seed Emma Navarro insyd straight sets to reach ein first final of de season.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 August 2024 |title=Sun advances to first final; faces Noskova for Monterrey title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4092954/sun-advances-to-first-final-faces-noskova-for-monterrey-title |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She win ein maiden WTA Tour title plus anoda straight sets victory over Lulu Sun.<ref>{{cite web |title=Czech teen Noskova fends off Sun in Monterrey, claims first WTA title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4095704/czech-teen-noskova-fends-off-sun-in-monterrey-claims-first-wta-title |accessdate=25 August 2024 |work=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=25 August 2024 |title=Linda Noskova beats Lulu Sun to win WTA's Monterrey Open |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/40984122/linda-noskova-beats-lulu-sun-win-wta-monterrey-open |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> === 2025: First WTA 1000 final, top 20 === Insyd February, Nosková reach de semifinals at de Abu Dhabi Open plus wins over Magdalena Fręch,<ref>{{cite web |date=4 February 2025 |title=Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Noskova reaches second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-noskova-reaches-second-round-806705.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> second seed Paula Badosa<ref>{{cite web |date=5 February 2025 |title=Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Noskova beats Badosa |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-noskova-beats-badosa-806980.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Magda Linette,<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2025 |title=Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Noskova moves into last four |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-noskova-moves-into-last-four-807152.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last four to Ashlyn Krueger.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Krueger reaches maiden WTA 500 Final |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-krueger-reaches-maiden-wta-500-final-807372.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Two weeks later, at de Dubai Championships, she defeat Yulia Putintseva,<ref>{{cite web |date=16 February 2025 |title=Dubai Open: Noskova defeats Putintseva to move into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/dubai-open-noskova-defeats-putintseva-to-move-into-second-round-809012.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> 11th seed Diana Shnaider<ref>{{cite web |date=18 February 2025 |title=Dubai Open: Noskova reaches last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/dubai-open-noskova-reaches-last-16-809351.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den fifth seed Jessica Pegula<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2025 |title=Noskova ousts Pegula to move into Dubai Open quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/noskova-ousts-pegula-to-move-into-dubai-open-quarter-finals-809588.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to make am thru to de quarterfinals, wer she loose to Clara Tauson.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 February 2025 |title=Dubai Open: Tauson books spot in semi-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/dubai-open-tauson-books-spot-in-semi-finals-809832.html |accessdate=21 February 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Partnering Irina Khromacheva, Nosková reach de doubles final at de Open de Rouen insyd April, losing to Aleksandra Krunić den Sabrina Santamaria insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 April 2025 |title=Top seed Svitolina triumphs in Rouen; wins first title in nearly two years |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4251946/top-seed-svitolina-triumphs-in-rouen-wins-first-title-in-nearly-two-years |accessdate=22 April 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Nottingham Open, she defeat lucky loser Anca Todoni<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova saves two match points, survives Todoni in Nottingham opener |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4288136/noskova-saves-two-match-points-survives-todoni-in-nottingham-opener |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den wildcard entrant Francesca Jones<ref>{{cite web |date=19 June 2025 |title=Nottingham - Noskova downs Jones, as Fernandez, Sramkova and Yastremska also make Last 8 |url=https://tennisthreads.net/nottingham-noskova-downs-jones-as-fernandez-sramkova-and-yastremska-also-make-last-8/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref> to reach de quarterfinals, wer she loose do Rebecca Šramková.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 June 2025 |title=Nottingham Open: Sramkova recovers to beat Noskova and reach semi-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/nottingham-open-wta-250-wta-tour-news/nottingham-open-sramkova-recovers-to-beat-noskova-and-reach-semi-finals-826450.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> De following week at de Bad Homburg Open, wins over qualifier Ajla Tomljanović,<ref>{{cite web |date=24 June 2025 |title=Unforgiving Linda Noskova thumps Tomljanovic in the 1st round to battle vs Vekic at the Bad Homburg Open |url=https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/879788/unforgiving-linda-noskova-thumps-tomljanovic-in-the-1st-round-to-battle-vs-vekic-at-the-bad-homburg-open-bad-homburg-results/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Tonic}}</ref> Donna Vekić<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova ousts last year's finalist Vekic in Bad Homburg |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4296559/noskova-ousts-last-years-finalist-vekic-in-bad-homburg |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den third seed [[Mirra Andreeva]]<ref>{{cite web |date=26 June 2025 |title=Pegula holds off Navarro, Noskova upsets Andreeva in Bad Homburg |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4297344/pegula-holds-off-navarro-noskova-upsets-andreeva-in-bad-homburg |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> see Nosková make am into de semifinals, at wich point she loose to top seed den eventual champion Jessica Pegula.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 June 2025 |title=Jessica Pegula mounts stunning comeback against Linda Noskova to reach Bad Homburg final |url=https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/jessica-pegula-mounts-stunning-comeback-against-linda-noskova-to-reach-bad-homburg-final |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=tennisuptodate.com}}</ref> Seeded 30th at Wimbledon, she overcam Bernarda Pera,<ref>{{cite web |date=29 June 2025 |title=Bernarda Pera vs Linda Noskova |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/bernarda-pera-vs-linda-noskova-4 |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Eva Lys<ref>{{cite web |date=2 July 2025 |title=Wimbledon: Noskova books spot in third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-noskova-books-spot-in-third-round-828153.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> de Kamilla Rakhimova<ref>{{cite web |date=4 July 2025 |title=Wimbledon: Noskova edges past Rakhimova to move into last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-noskova-edges-past-rakhimova-to-move-into-last-16-828505.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach de fourth round at de grass-court major for de first time. Ein run be ended by 13th seed den eventual finalist Amanda Anisimova.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 July 2025 |title=Anisimova battles past Noskova to return to Wimbledon quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4304835/anisimova-battles-past-noskova-to-return-to-wimbledon-quarterfinals |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> As top seed at de Prague Open, Nosková defeat qualifier Anastasia Gasanova,<ref>{{cite web |title=Top seed Noskova edges Gasanova in two tiebreaks in Prague first round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4320490/top-seed-noskova-edges-gasanova-in-two-tiebreaks-in-prague-first-round |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Elisabetta Cocciaretto,<ref>{{cite web |date=23 July 2025 |title=Prague Open: Noskova moves into quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/prague-open-noskova-moves-into-quarter-finals-2-831101.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> Kateřina Siniaková<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova tops Siniakova in all-Czech showdown; returns to Prague semifinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4322753/noskova-tops-siniakova-in-all-czech-showdown-returns-to-prague-semifinals |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den fourth seed Wang Xinyu<ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2025 |title=Prague Open: Noskova makes final |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/prague-open-noskova-makes-final-2-831317.html |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to make am to tfe final, wich she loose to Marie Bouzková, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 July 2025 |title=Bouzková Triumphs in All-Czech Final to Claim Second Prague Open Title |url=https://praguemorning.cz/bouzkova-wins-prague-open-2025/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Prague Morning}}</ref> Defending ein title at de Monterrey Open, Nosková record wins over qualifier Lulu Sun<ref>{{cite web |date=20 August 2025 |title=WTA Roundup - Noskova battles into round 2 in Monterrey as top seeds line up for Wednesday start |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-noskova-battles-into-round-2-in-monterrey-as-top-seeds-line-up-for-wednesday-start/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref> den Tatjana Maria<ref>{{cite web |title=Defending champ Noskova passes Maria test in Monterrey second round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4345792/defending-champ-noskova-passes-maria-test-in-monterrey-second-round |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach de quarterfinals, wer she loose to second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alexandrova knocks out defending champ Noskova to reach Monterrey semis |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/alexandrova-knocks-out-defending-champ-noskova-reach-monterrey-semis-2025-08-22/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |work=Reuters}}</ref> Seeded 21st at de US Open, Nosková defeat qualifier Dalma Gálfi<ref>{{cite web |date=27 August 2025 |title=Linda Noskova wins against Galfi in the 1st round to clash vs Lys at the U.S. Open |url=https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/910077/linda-noskova-wins-against-galfi-in-the-1st-round-to-clash-vs-lys-at-the-u-s-open-highlights-u-s-open-results/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis Tonic}}</ref> den Eva Lys,<ref>{{cite web |date=29 August 2025 |title=All-Czech duel looms at US Open as Muchová and Nosková reach third round |url=https://english.radio.cz/all-czech-duel-looms-us-open-muchova-and-noskova-reach-third-round-8861149 |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Radio Prague International}}</ref> before losing to 11th seed Karolína Muchová, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2025 |title=US Open: Karolina Muchova reaches R16 two days after uncomfortable ex-BF situation |url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/On_the_WTA_results_with/159100/us-open-karolina-muchova-reaches-r16-two-days-after-uncomfortable-exbf-situation/ |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Tennis World USA}}</ref> At de China Open, she receive a bye as de 26th seed wey she then defeate Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova wins fourth edition of rivalry with Wang Xiyu in Beijing Round 2 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4370508/noskova-wins-fourth-edition-of-rivalry-with-wang-xiyu-in-beijing-round-2 |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she advance wen ein opponent, seventh seed Zheng Qinwen, retire secof injury with Nosková lleading in the deciding set.<ref>{{cite web |date=29 September 2025 |title=Noskova advances to China Open fourth round after Zheng retires |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4372238/zheng-v-noskova-article |accessdate=29 September 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Nosková then overcam Anastasia Potapova<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova tops Potapova in Beijing; into second WTA 1000 quarterfinal of 2025 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4373658/noskova-tops-potapova-in-beijing-into-second-wta-1000-quarterfinal-of-2025 |accessdate=1 October 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Sonay Kartal<ref>{{cite web |title=China Open: Britain's Sonay Kartal loses to Linda Noskova in quarter-finals in Beijing |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32461/13443393/china-open-britains-sonay-kartal-loses-to-linda-noskova-in-quarter-finals-in-beijing |accessdate=3 October 2025 |publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref> den fifth seed Jessica Pegula to make am into ein first WTA 1000 final,<ref>{{cite web |date=4 October 2025 |title=Linda Noskova shocks Jessica Pegula as American misses three match points, sets up China Open final with Amanda Anisimova |url=https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/linda-noskova-shocks-jessica-pegula-as-american-misses-three-match-points-sets-up-china-open-final-with-amanda-anisimova |accessdate=4 October 2025 |publisher=tennisuptodate.com}}</ref> wich she loose to third seed Amanda Anisimova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 October 2025 |title=US Open finalist Anisimova beats Noskova to win Beijing title |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251005-us-open-finalist-anisimova-beats-noskova-to-win-beijing-title |accessdate=5 October 2025 |publisher=France 24}}</ref> Despite ein loss, she reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 17, on 6 October 2025.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 October 2025 |title=Rankings watch: Noskova makes Top 20 debut, Lys cracks Top 50 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4376908/rankings-watch-noskova-makes-top-20-debut-lys-cracks-top-50 |accessdate=6 October 2025 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Two weeks later, at de Pan Pacific Open, Nosková receive a bye secof ein seeding, she defeat McCartney Kessler<ref>{{cite web |date=22 October 2025 |title=Linda Noskova beats McCartney Kessler to advance to the quarter finals in Tokyo |url=https://www.ubitennis.net/2025/10/linda-noskova-beats-mccartney-kessler-to-advance-to-the-quarter-finals-in-tokyo/ |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=Ubi Tennis}}</ref> wey she then advance to de semifinals wen Anna Kalinskaya retire secof a back injury after losing de opening seven games of dema quarterfinal match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nosková si zahraje o finále, Kalinská ve druhém setu vzdala. Chystá se Muchová |url=https://www.tenisportal.cz/zpravy/noskova-si-zahraje-o-finale-kalinska-ve-druhem-setu-vzdala-chysta-se-muchova-52160/ |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=Tenis Portal (in Czech)}}</ref> She then receive a walkover into de final wen ein last four opponent, second seed Elena Rybakina, withdraw from de tournament secof a back injury.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2025 |title=Rybakina pulls out of Pan Pacific Open semi-final |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cnve15qme8lo |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Nosková loose de championship match to fifth seed Belinda Bencic insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 October 2025 |title=Tokyo - Bencic lands WTA 500 title with win over Noskova |url=https://tennisthreads.net/tokyo-bencic-lands-wta-500-title-with-win-over-noskova/ |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref> As a result, she reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 13, on 27 October 2025.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 October 2025 |title=WTA Rankings: Aryna Sabalenka gets year-end No 1 green light, Belinda Bencic on cusp of top 10, Lulu Sun +28 |url=https://www.tennis365.com/wta-tour/wta-rankings-sabalenka-secures-back-to-back-year-end-no-1-spot-bencic-eyes-top-10-zheng-13 |accessdate=27 October 2025 |publisher=Tennis365}}</ref> === 2026: World No. 7, Wimbledon champion === Seeded 14th at de WTA 1000 tournament insyd Indian Wells, Nosková reach de semifinals, wer she loose to world No. 1 den eventual champion, Aryna Sabalenka.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sabalenka holds off Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final in four years |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4468675/aryna-sabalenka-powers-past-linda-noskova-to-reach-third-indian-wells-final-in-four-years-bnp-paribas-open |accessdate=29 April 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Plus a run wey include a win over eighth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova insyd de second round,<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova defeats Alexandrova at Stuttgart 2026 – Round 2 |url=https://en.tennistemple.com/video/noskova-defeats-alexandrova-at-stuttgart-2026/IRmv2 |accessdate=29 April 2026 |publisher=Tennis Temple}}</ref> she make am thru to de quarterfinals at de Stuttgart Grand Prix, at wich point she be eliminated by fourth seed Elina Svitolina.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elina Svitolina defeats Linda Noskova at Stuttgart 2026 – Quarter-Final |url=https://en.tennistemple.com/video/elina-svitolina-defeats-linda-noskova-at-stuttgart/dXFlz |accessdate=29 April 2026 |publisher=Tennis Temple}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, Nosková defeat world No. 3, Coco Gauff, insyd de fourth round,<ref>{{cite web |title=Madrid Open 2026: Coco Gauff falls to Linda Noskova in three-set thriller in round of 16 |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/madrid-open-2026-coco-gauff-loses-linda-noskova-round-of-16 |accessdate=29 April 2026 |publisher=olympics.com}}</ref> only to lose to 26th seed Marta Kostyuk insyd de quarterfinals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostyuk blanks Noskova in second set to carry her through to Madrid semis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4495776/kostyuk-blanks-noskova-in-second-set-to-carry-her-through-to-madrid-semis |accessdate=29 April 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd June at de Berlin Open as eighth seed, she record wins over qualifiers Renata Zarazúa,<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova defeats Zarazua at Berlin 2026 – Round 1 |url=https://en.tennistemple.com/video/noskova-defeats-zarazua-at-berlin-2026-round-1/kTVpL |accessdate=20 June 2026 |publisher=Tennis Temple}}</ref> Diane Parry,<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova powers past Parry in Berlin; into fourth quarterfinal of 2026 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4521487/noskova-powers-past-parry-in-berlin-into-fourth-quarterfinal-of-2026 |accessdate=20 June 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> then wildcard entrants Paula Badosa<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova overpowers Badosa in 68 minutes to reach Berlin semifinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4522310/noskova-overpowers-badosa-in-68-minutes-to-reach-berlin-semifinals |accessdate=20 June 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den Alexandra Eala to reach ein first grass-court WTA Tour singles final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova dispatches Eala in 69 minutes to make first grass-court final in Berlin |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4522983/noskova-dispatches-eala-in-69-minutes-to-make-first-grass-court-final-in-berlin |accessdate=21 June 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd de championship match she defeat third seed Jessica Pegula insyd three sets to claim ein second tour-level singles title and, as a result, she make ein debut insyd de top 10, on 22 June 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova outlasts Pegula in three sets to claim second career title in Berlin |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4523410/noskova-outlasts-pegula-in-three-sets-to-claim-second-career-title-in-berlin |accessdate=21 June 2026 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Noskova defeats Pegula at BTO 2026 – Final |url=https://en.tennistemple.com/video/noskova-defeats-pegula-at-bto-2026-final/ztQk0 |accessdate=21 June 2026 |publisher=Tennis Temple}}</ref> De day after winning de singles, Nosková team plus Ekaterina Alexandrova to claim de doubles title, overcoming third seeds Sara Errani den Nicole Melichar-Martinez insyd de final wich be delayed secof heavy rain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeden titul nestačí. Rozjetá Nosková triumfovala v Berlíně i ve čtyřhře |url=https://www.tenisportal.cz/zpravy/jeden-titul-nestaci-rozjeta-noskova-triumfovala-v-berline-i-ve-ctyrhre-57457/ |accessdate=22 June 2026 |publisher=Tenis Portal (in Czech)}}</ref> At Wimbledon, Nosková enjoy de best Grand Slam run of ein career. She defeat Elise Mertens insyd de quarterfinals to reach ein first major semifinal, before overcoming 12th seed Marta Kostyuk<ref>{{cite news|last=Murrells|first=Katy|title=Wimbledon 2026: Noskova sees off Kostyuk to reach final; Muchova beats Gauff in thriller|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jul/09/wimbledon-2026-karolina-muchova-coco-gauff-marta-kostyuk-linda-noskova-womens-semi-finals-tennis-live|work=The Guardian|date=9 July 2026|access-date=9 July 2026}}</ref> to advance to ein first major final. Ein victory set up de first all-Czech women's singles final insyd Wimbledon history against compatriot Karolína Muchová. Nosková lift ein maiden major title, after failing to convert five championship points, buh eventually she secure a three-set win on ein sixth opportunity, becoming de youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitová insyd 2011. De triumph propel am to a career-high ranking of world No. 7 on 13 July 2026. She cam be de third Czech woman to win de Wimbledon singles title, insyd four years, following Markéta Vondroušová (2023) den Barbora Krejčíková (2024).<ref>{{cite news|title=Noskova survives Muchova fightback in all-Czech final to lift Wimbledon trophy|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/noskova-beats-muchova-win-wimbledon-womens-singles-title-2026-07-11/|work=Reuters|date=11 July 2026|access-date=12 July 2026}}</ref> == Personal life == Insyd November 2025, Nosková visit Zanzibar wey she spend a week volunteering at a school.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Macpherson |first=Alex |date=9 May 2026 |title=Scene and heard in Rome: Noskova gives back, Mertens misses her dogs |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4501210/scene-and-heard-in-rome-noskova-gives-back-mertens-misses-her-dogs |access-date=16 July 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> == Career statistics == === Grand Slam singles performance timeline === ''Current thru de 2026 Wimbledon Championships.'' {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !Tournament !2022 !2023 !2024 !2025 !2026 !SR !W–L !Win % |- | style="text-align:left; background:#eaecf0" |Australian Open |A | bgcolor="f0f8ff" |Q1 | style="background:#ffebcd" |QF | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |3R |0 / 3 |6–3 |67% |- | style="text-align:left; background:#eaecf0" |French Open | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |2R | bgcolor="afeeee" |2R | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R |0 / 5 |2–5 |29% |- | style="text-align:left; background:#eaecf0" |Wimbledon |A | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |2R | bgcolor="afeeee" |4R | bgcolor="lime" |'''W''' |1 / 4 |11–3 |79% |- | style="text-align:left; background:#eaecf0" |US Open | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |2R | bgcolor="afeeee" |1R | bgcolor="afeeee" |3R | |0 / 4 |3–4 |43% |- style="background:#eaecf0;font-weight:bold" | style="text-align:left" |Win–loss |0–2 |2–3 |6–4 |5–4 |9–2 |1 / 16 |22–15 |59% |} === Grand Slam tournament finals === ==== Singles: 1 (title) ==== {| class="wikitable" !Result !Year !Tournament !Surface !Opponent !Score |- | style="background:#98fb98" |Win |2026 | style="background:#ccffcc" |Wimbledon |Grass | [[Karolína Muchová]] |6–2, 5–7, 6–3 |} === Olympic medal matches === ==== Doubles: 1 (4th place) ==== {| class="wikitable" !Result !Year !Tournament !Surface !Partner !Opponents !Score |- | bgcolor="yellow" |4th place |2024 | style="background:#ffea5c;" |Paris Olympics, France |Clay | [[Karolína Muchová]] | [[Cristina Bucșa]]<br /><br /> [[Sara Sorribes Tormo]] |2–6, 2–6 |} === WTA 1000 finals === ==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ==== {| class="wikitable" !Result !Year !Tournament !Surface !Opponent !Score |- | bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss |2025 | style="background:#e9e9e9;" |China Open |Hard | [[Amanda Anisimova]] |0–6, 6–2, 2–6 |} == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} * {{WTA}} * {{ITF}} * {{Olympics.com|linda-noskova}} * {{COV}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Noskova, Linda}} [[Category:2004 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Czech female tennis players]] [[Category:Grand Slam (tennis) champions in girls' singles]] [[Category:French Open junior champions]] [[Category:Sportspeople wey komot Přerov]] [[Category:Tennis players wey komot de Olomouc Region]] [[Category:21st-century Czech sportswomen]] [[Category:Tennis players at de 2024 Summer Olympics]] [[Category:Olympic tennis players for de Czech Republic]] [[Category:Wimbledon champions]] jp17lvph6f7c9ukwfzklp689vpnsaeh 0 29250 109236 109174 2026-08-07T23:01:23Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109236 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Clara Serrajordi Díaz''' (born 7 December 2007) be a Spanish footballer wey dey play as a midfielder give de Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. == Club career == === FC Barcelona === She make ein debut plus FC Barcelona B insyd 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clara Serrajordi Díaz - Centrocampista FC Barcelona B - Futboleras |url=https://www.futboleras.es/jugadora/clara-serrajordi-diaz-ref8153.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.futboleras.es |language=es}}</ref> She make ein senior Barcelona debut insyd de 2024–25 season, wer she play four games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jugadors |first=F. C. B. |title=Estadísticas de Clara Serrajordi Díaz {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/es/jugador/3146-serrajordi-clara-serrajordi-diaz |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=FCB Jugadors |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=2025-06-27 |title=Quién es quién de las campeonas del Europa Sub-19 |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/quien-es-quien-de-la-sub-19-otra-generacion-que-deja-huella-n/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> == International career == === Youth squads === Na dem call am up by de Spain U17 squad insyd 2023.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She play insyd 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship wey de Spain under-17 team win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=England-Spain {{!}} Line-ups {{!}} Women's Under-17 2024 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2040551--england-vs-spain/lineups/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> Na dem call am up to de Spain under-19 team insyd 2024.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She score a goal insyd de 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship final.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=France-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-19 2025 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/match/2044942--france-vs-spain/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> == Honours == ; FC Barcelona * [[Liga F]]: [[2024–25 Liga F|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=22 April 2026 |title=Barcelona win 7th straight Liga F title to further quadruple quest |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48550618/barcelona-liga-f-champions-title-women-treble |access-date=22 April 2026 |website=espn.com |language=en}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol]]: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=17 May 2026 |title=Barcelona win Copa de la Reina, stay on track for quadruple |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48794094/barcelona-win-copa-de-la-reina-stay-track-quadruple |access-date=17 May 2026 |website=espn.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina]]: [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]]: [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=Adwaidh |date=23 May 2026 |title=Barcelona 4–0 Lyonnes |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c2d2z06pypyt |access-date=24 May 2026 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC}}</ref> '''Spain U17''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]]: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2024]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]] runner-up: [[2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup|2024]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2024 |title=Corea del Norte derrotó a España y se consagró campeón del Mundial Sub-17 Femenino |url=https://www.directvsports.com/futbol/Espana-vs.-Corea-del-Norte-por-la-final-del-Mundial-Sub-17-Femenino-todo-lo-que-tenes-que-saber-20241103-0034.html |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=DSports |language=es}}</ref> '''Spain U19''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]]: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=27 June 2025 |title=UEFA Women's Under-19 EURO final highlights and report: France 0-4 Spain |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1a596e8fe5-43e1ad452fe2-1000--uefa-women-s-under-19-euro-final-highlights-and-report-f/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> '''Individual''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=30 June 2025 |title=2025 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1fd4c8c3bc-9b628761a7be-1000--2025-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |access-date=30 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == 8x0kkxyc5xjl1lnd065kliggrd0suhk 109237 109236 2026-08-07T23:06:55Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Clara Serrajordi Díaz''' (born 7 December 2007) be a Spanish footballer wey dey play as a midfielder give de Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. == Club career == === FC Barcelona === She make ein debut plus FC Barcelona B insyd 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clara Serrajordi Díaz - Centrocampista FC Barcelona B - Futboleras |url=https://www.futboleras.es/jugadora/clara-serrajordi-diaz-ref8153.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.futboleras.es |language=es}}</ref> She make ein senior Barcelona debut insyd de 2024–25 season, wer she play four games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jugadors |first=F. C. B. |title=Estadísticas de Clara Serrajordi Díaz {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/es/jugador/3146-serrajordi-clara-serrajordi-diaz |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=FCB Jugadors |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=2025-06-27 |title=Quién es quién de las campeonas del Europa Sub-19 |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/quien-es-quien-de-la-sub-19-otra-generacion-que-deja-huella-n/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> == International career == === Youth squads === Na dem call am up by de Spain U17 squad insyd 2023.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She play insyd 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship wey de Spain under-17 team win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=England-Spain {{!}} Line-ups {{!}} Women's Under-17 2024 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2040551--england-vs-spain/lineups/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> Na dem call am up to de Spain under-19 team insyd 2024.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She score a goal insyd de 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship final.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=France-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-19 2025 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/match/2044942--france-vs-spain/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> == Honours == ; FC Barcelona * [[Liga F]]: [[2024–25 Liga F|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=22 April 2026 |title=Barcelona win 7th straight Liga F title to further quadruple quest |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48550618/barcelona-liga-f-champions-title-women-treble |access-date=22 April 2026 |website=espn.com |language=en}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol]]: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=17 May 2026 |title=Barcelona win Copa de la Reina, stay on track for quadruple |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48794094/barcelona-win-copa-de-la-reina-stay-track-quadruple |access-date=17 May 2026 |website=espn.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina]]: [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]]: [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=Adwaidh |date=23 May 2026 |title=Barcelona 4–0 Lyonnes |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c2d2z06pypyt |access-date=24 May 2026 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC}}</ref> '''Spain U17''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]]: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2024]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]] runner-up: [[2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup|2024]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2024 |title=Corea del Norte derrotó a España y se consagró campeón del Mundial Sub-17 Femenino |url=https://www.directvsports.com/futbol/Espana-vs.-Corea-del-Norte-por-la-final-del-Mundial-Sub-17-Femenino-todo-lo-que-tenes-que-saber-20241103-0034.html |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=DSports |language=es}}</ref> '''Spain U19''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]]: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=27 June 2025 |title=UEFA Women's Under-19 EURO final highlights and report: France 0-4 Spain |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1a596e8fe5-43e1ad452fe2-1000--uefa-women-s-under-19-euro-final-highlights-and-report-f/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> '''Individual''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=30 June 2025 |title=2025 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1fd4c8c3bc-9b628761a7be-1000--2025-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |access-date=30 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Serrajordi Díaz, Clara}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:People wey komot Vallès Oriental]] [[Category:Spanish women's footballers]] [[Category:Spain women's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football midfielders]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení players]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení B players]] [[Category:Primera Federación (women) players]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot de Province of Barcelona]] [[Category:21st-century Spanish sportswomen]] [[Category:UEFA Women's Champions League–winning players]] 90wvnr8t0nsk7nlxj253k9i7bk6npdm 109240 109237 2026-08-07T23:17:37Z DaSupremo 9 Add reference 109240 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Clara Serrajordi Díaz''' (born 7 December 2007) be a Spanish footballer wey dey play as a midfielder give de Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clara Serrajordi - Player Profile & Stats |url=https://www.playmakerstats.com/player/clara-serrajordi/1281248 |access-date=2026-08-07 |website=www.playmakerstats.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> == Club career == === FC Barcelona === She make ein debut plus FC Barcelona B insyd 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clara Serrajordi Díaz - Centrocampista FC Barcelona B - Futboleras |url=https://www.futboleras.es/jugadora/clara-serrajordi-diaz-ref8153.html |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=www.futboleras.es |language=es}}</ref> She make ein senior Barcelona debut insyd de 2024–25 season, wer she play four games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jugadors |first=F. C. B. |title=Estadísticas de Clara Serrajordi Díaz {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/es/jugador/3146-serrajordi-clara-serrajordi-diaz |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=FCB Jugadors |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=2025-06-27 |title=Quién es quién de las campeonas del Europa Sub-19 |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/quien-es-quien-de-la-sub-19-otra-generacion-que-deja-huella-n/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> == International career == === Youth squads === Na dem call am up by de Spain U17 squad insyd 2023.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She play insyd 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship wey de Spain under-17 team win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=England-Spain {{!}} Line-ups {{!}} Women's Under-17 2024 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2040551--england-vs-spain/lineups/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> Na dem call am up to de Spain under-19 team insyd 2024.<ref name="Soccerway">{{Cite web |title=Summary - Clara Serrajordi - Resultados, próximos partidos, equipo, estadísticas, fotos, videos y noticias - Soccerway |url=https://el.soccerway.com/players/clara-serrajordi/937510/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=el.soccerway.com}}</ref> She score a goal insyd de 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship final.<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=France-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-19 2025 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/match/2044942--france-vs-spain/ |access-date=2025-06-28 |website=UEFA.com |language=en}}</ref> == Honours == ; FC Barcelona * [[Liga F]]: [[2024–25 Liga F|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=22 April 2026 |title=Barcelona win 7th straight Liga F title to further quadruple quest |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48550618/barcelona-liga-f-champions-title-women-treble |access-date=22 April 2026 |website=espn.com |language=en}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol]]: [[2024–25 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2024–25]],<ref name="Soccerway" /> [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |date=17 May 2026 |title=Barcelona win Copa de la Reina, stay on track for quadruple |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48794094/barcelona-win-copa-de-la-reina-stay-track-quadruple |access-date=17 May 2026 |website=espn.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina]]: [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[UEFA Women's Champions League]]: [[2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League|2025–26]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajan |first=Adwaidh |date=23 May 2026 |title=Barcelona 4–0 Lyonnes |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c2d2z06pypyt |access-date=24 May 2026 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC}}</ref> '''Spain U17''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]]: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2024]]<ref name="Soccerway" /> * [[FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]] runner-up: [[2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup|2024]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 November 2024 |title=Corea del Norte derrotó a España y se consagró campeón del Mundial Sub-17 Femenino |url=https://www.directvsports.com/futbol/Espana-vs.-Corea-del-Norte-por-la-final-del-Mundial-Sub-17-Femenino-todo-lo-que-tenes-que-saber-20241103-0034.html |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=DSports |language=es}}</ref> '''Spain U19''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]]: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=27 June 2025 |title=UEFA Women's Under-19 EURO final highlights and report: France 0-4 Spain |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1a596e8fe5-43e1ad452fe2-1000--uefa-women-s-under-19-euro-final-highlights-and-report-f/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> '''Individual''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |date=30 June 2025 |title=2025 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1fd4c8c3bc-9b628761a7be-1000--2025-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |access-date=30 June 2025 |website=uefa.com |language=en}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Serrajordi Díaz, Clara}} [[Category:2007 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:People wey komot Vallès Oriental]] [[Category:Spanish women's footballers]] [[Category:Spain women's youth international footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football midfielders]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení players]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení B players]] [[Category:Primera Federación (women) players]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot de Province of Barcelona]] [[Category:21st-century Spanish sportswomen]] [[Category:UEFA Women's Champions League–winning players]] 6t4gdagh8h4fpzivsliuxob2828wd0r 0 29255 109214 109213 2026-08-07T12:41:40Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "International career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1358684539|Aïcha Cámara]]" 109214 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Aïcha Cámara Cámara''' (born 11 December 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as a right-back give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national under-20 team. == Club career == Dem born Cámara insyd Sabadell, Catalonia, wey she play insyd local youth teams til na she be 15; she be scouted by clubs den La Masia, wich she join at de start of de 2022–23 season. She make ein first team debut give [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona Femení]] on 7 February 2025, insyd de 2024–25 Copa Catalunya Femenina wey Barcelona go go on to win. After de club loose various players over de summer of 2025, Cámara officially be promoted to de first team as a right back give de 2025–26 season.<ref name=":0">https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/players/4368247/aicha/4368247/aicha-camara</ref> == International career == Cámara dey play often as a central defender give de Spain youth teams.<ref name=":0">https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/players/4368247/aicha/4368247/aicha-camara</ref> Na dem select am to de teams of de tournament for de 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship (insyd wich Spain be runners-up),<ref>{{cite web |date=30 May 2023 |title=2023 Women's Under-17 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18231848e029-456bddff2e2d-1000--2023-women-s-u17-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |website=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> de 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship (wey Spain win),<ref>{{cite web |date=30 July 2024 |title=2024 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/028f-1b7d99516bac-58241c3e4d09-1000--2024-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |website=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> den de 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship (wey Spain win).<ref>{{cite web |date=30 June 2024 |title=2025 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/029a-1e1fd4c8c3bc-9b628761a7be-1000--2025-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/ |website=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> Insyd 2024, she compete insyd both de UEFA U-19 Championship den de 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 August 2024 |title=Esta es la convocatoria para el Mundial de Colombia |trans-title=This is the squad for the World Cup in Colombia |url=https://rfef.es/es/noticias/esta-es-la-convocatoria-para-el-mundial-de-colombia |publisher=[[Royal Spanish Football Federation]] |language=es}}</ref> n1xz6h40rmigf6qr950fpyqangr188g 0 29279 109215 2026-08-07T12:46:59Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the opening section from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1365971668|Tyler McCamey]]" 109215 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tyler Brock McCamey''' (born August 19, 2001) be an American professional soccer player wey dey play as a goalkeeper give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]. She play college soccer give de Princeton Tigers. After stints plus Gotham FC den de Kansas City Current, she make ein professional debut give USL Super League club Dallas Trinity FC insyd 2026. 92mmkwxb2k1le1xa5jlui59hnqpmtlo 0 29280 109216 2026-08-07T12:50:16Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the opening section from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1368014038|Renee van Asten]]" 109216 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Renee Margaretha Oda van Asten''' (born 7 October 2006) be a Dutch professional footballer wey dey play as a defender give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Netherlands national team. She previously play give Eredivisie club Ajax, wer na dem name am de Vrouwen Eredivisie Talent of de Year insyd 2026. 3nfh3riduzx9ljkp0vf847zmjuurd2e 0 29281 109217 2026-08-07T12:53:24Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the opening section from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1366261365|Martina Fernández]]" 109217 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Martina Fernández Vila''' (; born 1 October 2004) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as a defender give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain under-23 national team. 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