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 29226 109255 109254 2026-08-08T12:02:39Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109255 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} == References == <references /> == External links == 42hxpaq76fh1xyo0z69l7n37e3liogo 109258 109255 2026-08-08T13:58:38Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109258 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} == References == <references /> == External links == 1k2qf2u10owlxfjpdjlf23un29m6haa 109259 109258 2026-08-08T14:23:33Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109259 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} == References == <references /> == External links == fpviyrzcdd0bjy0vexii7iuxpiepi78 109260 109259 2026-08-08T14:32:33Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109260 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} == References == <references /> == External links == kpnc0vowy37bpfkeqstjn2ega12gz3f 109261 109260 2026-08-08T15:06:07Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109261 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} == References == <references /> == External links == 0asho2zj23oh4win7gy5s86yay7b63u 109262 109261 2026-08-08T15:10:21Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109262 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} == References == <references /> == External links == ljx92qapf70fgbbzbjx6276qxqyi6qf 109263 109262 2026-08-08T15:17:48Z DaSupremo 9 /* Group stage */ Improve article 109263 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} === Ranking of third-place teams === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 | rowspan="8" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |5 |B ![[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 |- |6 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |7 |D ![[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 |- |8 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |9 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="4" | |- |10 |A ![[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 |- |11 |C ![[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 |- |12 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest FIFA ranking (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. == References == <references /> == External links == 9gh5cystvvqg6bd8ljdep7f9dbok916 109264 109263 2026-08-08T16:15:20Z DaSupremo 9 /* Knockout stage */ Improve article 109264 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} === Ranking of third-place teams === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 | rowspan="8" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |5 |B ![[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 |- |6 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |7 |D ![[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 |- |8 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |9 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="4" | |- |10 |A ![[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 |- |11 |C ![[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 |- |12 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest FIFA ranking (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. ==Knockout stage== ===Bracket=== {{#lst:2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage|Bracket}} === Round of 32 === ===Round of 16=== ===Quarterfinals=== === Semifinals === === Match for third place === === Final === == References == <references /> == External links == nnd8wkztk9wfm9e7m022s92spxbepba 109274 109264 2026-08-08T17:03:43Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109274 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} === Ranking of third-place teams === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 | rowspan="8" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |5 |B ![[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 |- |6 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |7 |D ![[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 |- |8 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |9 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="4" | |- |10 |A ![[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 |- |11 |C ![[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 |- |12 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest FIFA ranking (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. ==Knockout stage== ===Bracket=== === Round of 32 === ===Round of 16=== ===Quarterfinals=== === Semifinals === === Match for third place === === Final === ==Statistics== ===Goalscorers=== {{#invoke:Goalscorers|main|2026 FIFA World Cup|mdy=y|inlineref=<ref name="player statistics">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |title=Player Statistics {{!}} FIFA World Cup 2026 |publisher=FIFA |access-date=July 18, 2026 |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719224055/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |url-status=live }}</ref>}} ===Discipline=== De following suspensions be accumulated during de tournament:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026 {{!}} Disciplinary Previews |publisher=FIFA |date=June 10, 2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720114808/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |title=World Cup Red Cards: 2026 Has More Red Cards Than Last 2 World Cups Combined |work=[[Fox Sports]] |date=July 11, 2026 |access-date=July 11, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715195714/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Tournament ranking=== ===Prize money=== {{table alignment}} {| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left" |+ Performance-based prize money |- ! rowspan="2" | Place ! rowspan="2" | Teams ! colspan="2" | Amount (in millions) |- ! Per team ! Total |- | Champion | 1 | $50 | $50 |- | Runner-up | 1 | $33 | $33 |- | Third place | 1 | $29 | $29 |- | Fourth place | 1 | $27 | $27 |- | 5th–8th place (quarterfinals) | 4 | $19 | $76 |- | 9th–16th place (round of 16) | 8 | $15 | $120 |- | 17th–32nd place (round of 32) | 16 | $11 | $176 |- | 33rd–48th place (group stage) | 16 | $10 | $160 |- ! scope="row" | Total ! 48 ! colspan="2" | $671 |} == References == <references /> == External links == 5kh01um4gkslfvwno8kltj11bdylvhg 109297 109274 2026-08-09T01:13:44Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109297 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 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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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} === Ranking of third-place teams === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 | rowspan="8" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |5 |B ![[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 |- |6 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |7 |D ![[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 |- |8 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |9 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="4" | |- |10 |A ![[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 |- |11 |C ![[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 |- |12 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest FIFA ranking (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. ==Knockout stage== ===Bracket=== === Round of 32 === ===Round of 16=== ===Quarterfinals=== === Semifinals === === Match for third place === === Final === ==Statistics== ===Goalscorers=== {{#invoke:Goalscorers|main|2026 FIFA World Cup|mdy=y|inlineref=<ref name="player statistics">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |title=Player Statistics {{!}} FIFA World Cup 2026 |publisher=FIFA |access-date=July 18, 2026 |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719224055/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |url-status=live }}</ref>}} ===Discipline=== De following suspensions be accumulated during de tournament:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026 {{!}} Disciplinary Previews |publisher=FIFA |date=June 10, 2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720114808/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |title=World Cup Red Cards: 2026 Has More Red Cards Than Last 2 World Cups Combined |work=[[Fox Sports]] |date=July 11, 2026 |access-date=July 11, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715195714/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |url-status=live }}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Tournament suspensions for players den team officials !Player !Offense(s) !Suspension(s) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|RSA}} Sphephelo Sithole |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|RSA}} Themba Zwane |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) Group A vs South Korea (matchday 3; June 24) Round of 32 vs Canada (June 28) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|MEX}} César Montes |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs South Africa (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs South Korea (matchday 2; June 18) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|RSA}} Teboho Mokoena |{{yel}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) {{yel}} insyd Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) |Group A vs South Korea (matchday 3; June 24) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|BIH}} Tarik Muharemović |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Switzerland (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Qatar (matchday 3; June 24) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|QAT}} Homam Ahmed |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Canada (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (matchday 3; June 24) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|QAT}} Assim Madibo |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Canada (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (matchday 3; June 24) ''Last 4 matches of suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|PAR}} Miguel Almirón |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group D vs Turkey (matchday 2; June 19) |Group D vs Australia (matchday 3; June 25) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|BEL}} Nathan Ngoy |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group G vs Iran (matchday 2; June 21) |Group G vs New Zealand (matchday 3; June 26) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|CPV}} Sidny Lopes Cabral |{{yel}} insyd Group H vs Spain (matchday 1; June 15) {{yel}} insyd Group H vs Uruguay (matchday 2; June 21) |Group H vs Saudi Arabia (matchday 3; June 26) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|PAR}} Diego Gómez |{{yel}} insyd Group D vs United States (matchday 1; June 12) {{yel}} insyd Group D vs Australia (matchday 3; June 25) |Round of 32 vs Germany (June 29) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|IRQ}} Rebin Sulaka |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group I vs Senegal (matchday 3; June 26) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|URU}} Agustín Canobbio |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group H vs Spain (matchday 3; June 26) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|EGY}} Mohanad Lasheen |{{yel}} insyd Group G vs New Zealand (matchday 2; June 21) {{yel}} insyd Group G vs Iran (matchday 3; June 26) |Round of 32 vs Australia (July 3) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|ECU}} Piero Hincapié |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 32 vs Mexico (June 30) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|USA}} Folarin Balogun |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 32 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (July 1) |''Ban suspended''<ref name="BalogunAthletic" /> |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|ENG}} Jarell Quansah |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 16 vs Mexico (July 5) |Quarterfinals vs Norway (July 11) Semifinals vs Argentina (July 15) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|EGY}} Saafan El-Sagheer <small>(goalkeeping coach)</small> |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 16 vs Argentina (July 7) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|SUI}} Breel Embolo |{{sent off|2}} insyd Quarterfinals vs Argentina (July 11) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|ARG}} Enzo Fernández |{{sent off|2}} insyd Final vs Spain (July 19) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |} === Tournament ranking === ===Prize money=== {{table alignment}} {| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left" |+ Performance-based prize money |- ! rowspan="2" | Place ! rowspan="2" | Teams ! colspan="2" | Amount (in millions) |- ! Per team ! Total |- | Champion | 1 | $50 | $50 |- | Runner-up | 1 | $33 | $33 |- | Third place | 1 | $29 | $29 |- | Fourth place | 1 | $27 | $27 |- | 5th–8th place (quarterfinals) | 4 | $19 | $76 |- | 9th–16th place (round of 16) | 8 | $15 | $120 |- | 17th–32nd place (round of 32) | 16 | $11 | $176 |- | 33rd–48th place (group stage) | 16 | $10 | $160 |- ! scope="row" | Total ! 48 ! colspan="2" | $671 |} == References == <references /> == External links == 11js3hk8qhxo0gowrsczv4nu17mhxgg 109303 109297 2026-08-09T11:02:46Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109303 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 |} === Group G === {| 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_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |5 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |3 |1 |2 |0 |5 |3 | +2 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |Iran&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Belgium&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |BC Place, Vancouver |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Egypt&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |Lumen Field, Seattle |- |New Zealand&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–5 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |BC Place, Vancouver |} === Group H === {| 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_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |3 |2 |1 |0 |5 |0 | +5 |7 | rowspan="2" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |3 |0 |3 |0 |2 |2 |0 |3 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 | rowspan="2" | |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 15, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Saudi Arabia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 21, 2026 |- |Spain&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Cape Verde&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uruguay&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |} === Group I === {| 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_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |3 |3 |0 |0 |10 |2 | +8 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |3 |2 |0 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Iraq&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |June 22, 2026 |- |France&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |3–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |June 26, 2026 |- |Norway&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]] |1–4 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Senegal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |BMO Field, Toronto |} === Group J === {| 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_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |3 |3 |0 |0 |8 |1 | +7 |9 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |3 |1 |1 |1 |6 |6 |0 |4 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 16, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Austria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 22, 2026 |- |Argentina&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Algeria&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |3–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |- |Jordan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |} === Group K === {| 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_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |3 |2 |1 |0 |4 |1 | +3 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |3 |1 |2 |0 |6 |1 | +5 |5 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Uzbekistan&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–3 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |- |June 23, 2026 |- |Portugal&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |5–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |NRG Stadium, Houston |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |Estadio Akron, Zapopan |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Colombia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |- |DR Congo&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]] |3–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |} === Group L === {| 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_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |3 |2 |1 |0 |6 |2 | +4 |7 | rowspan="3" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |3 |2 |0 |1 |5 |5 |0 |6 |- |3 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 | rowspan="1" | |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] {| class="wikitable" ! ! ! ! |- |June 17, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |4–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |AT&T Stadium, Arlington |- |Ghana&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |1–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 23, 2026 |- |England&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–0 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |BMO Field, Toronto |- |June 27, 2026 |- |Panama&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |0–2 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |- |Croatia&nbsp;[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]] |2–1 |[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |} === Ranking of third-place teams === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |3 |1 |1 |1 |4 |3 | +1 |4 | rowspan="8" |Advance to knockout stage |- |2 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |3 |1 |1 |1 |7 |7 |0 |4 |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |4 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |3 |1 |1 |1 |2 |2 |0 |4 |- |5 |B ![[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 |- |6 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |3 |1 |1 |1 |5 |7 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |7 |D ![[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 |- |8 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |3 |1 |0 |2 |8 |6 | +2 |3 |- |9 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="4" | |- |10 |A ![[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 |- |11 |C ![[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 |- |12 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |} Source: [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/standings FIFA] Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Team conduct ("fair play") score; 5) Latest FIFA ranking (June 11, 2026); 6) Previous FIFA ranking(s) report. ==Knockout stage== ===Bracket=== === Round of 32 === ===Round of 16=== ===Quarterfinals=== === Semifinals === === Match for third place === === Final === ==Statistics== ===Goalscorers=== {{#invoke:Goalscorers|main|2026 FIFA World Cup|mdy=y|inlineref=<ref name="player statistics">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |title=Player Statistics {{!}} FIFA World Cup 2026 |publisher=FIFA |access-date=July 18, 2026 |archive-date=July 19, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260719224055/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/statistics/player-statistics |url-status=live }}</ref>}} ===Discipline=== De following suspensions be accumulated during de tournament:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |title=FIFA World Cup 2026 {{!}} Disciplinary Previews |publisher=FIFA |date=June 10, 2026 |access-date=July 5, 2026 |archive-date=July 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260720114808/https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/disciplinary-previews-2026 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |title=World Cup Red Cards: 2026 Has More Red Cards Than Last 2 World Cups Combined |work=[[Fox Sports]] |date=July 11, 2026 |access-date=July 11, 2026 |archive-date=July 15, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260715195714/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/world-cup-red-card-rules-totals |url-status=live }}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Tournament suspensions for players den team officials !Player !Offense(s) !Suspension(s) |- |Sphephelo Sithole |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) |- |Themba Zwane |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) Group A vs South Korea (matchday 3; June 24) Round of 32 vs Canada (June 28) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|MEX}} César Montes |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group A vs South Africa (matchday 1; June 11) |Group A vs South Korea (matchday 2; June 18) |- |Teboho Mokoena |{{yel}} insyd Group A vs Mexico (matchday 1; June 11) {{yel}} insyd Group A vs Czech Republic (matchday 2; June 18) |Group A vs South Korea (matchday 3; June 24) |- |Tarik Muharemović |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Switzerland (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Qatar (matchday 3; June 24) |- |Homam Ahmed |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Canada (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (matchday 3; June 24) |- |Assim Madibo |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group B vs Canada (matchday 2; June 18) |Group B vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (matchday 3; June 24) ''Last 4 matches of suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |Miguel Almirón |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group D vs Turkey (matchday 2; June 19) |Group D vs Australia (matchday 3; June 25) |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|BEL}} Nathan Ngoy |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group G vs Iran (matchday 2; June 21) |Group G vs New Zealand (matchday 3; June 26) |- |Sidny Lopes Cabral |{{yel}} insyd Group H vs Spain (matchday 1; June 15) {{yel}} insyd Group H vs Uruguay (matchday 2; June 21) |Group H vs Saudi Arabia (matchday 3; June 26) |- |Diego Gómez |{{yel}} insyd Group D vs United States (matchday 1; June 12) {{yel}} insyd Group D vs Australia (matchday 3; June 25) |Round of 32 vs Germany (June 29) |- |Rebin Sulaka |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group I vs Senegal (matchday 3; June 26) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |Agustín Canobbio |{{sent off|0}} insyd Group H vs Spain (matchday 3; June 26) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |Mohanad Lasheen |{{yel}} insyd Group G vs New Zealand (matchday 2; June 21) {{yel}} insyd Group G vs Iran (matchday 3; June 26) |Round of 32 vs Australia (July 3) |- |Piero Hincapié |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 32 vs Mexico (June 30) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |{{#invoke:flag|fbicon|USA}} Folarin Balogun |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 32 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (July 1) |''Ban suspended'' |- |Jarell Quansah |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 16 vs Mexico (July 5) |Quarterfinals vs Norway (July 11) Semifinals vs Argentina (July 15) |- |Saafan El-Sagheer <small>(goalkeeping coach)</small> |{{sent off|0}} insyd Round of 16 vs Argentina (July 7) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |Breel Embolo |{{sent off|2}} insyd Quarterfinals vs Argentina (July 11) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |- |Enzo Fernández |{{sent off|2}} insyd Final vs Spain (July 19) |''Suspension to be served outsyd dis tournament'' |} === Tournament ranking === {| class="wikitable" !<abbr>Pos</abbr> !<abbr>Grp</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> !Final result |- |1 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Spain.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Spain |8 |7 |1 |0 |14 |1 | +13 |22 | rowspan="1" |Champion |- |2 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Argentina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Argentina |8 |7 |0 |1 |19 |8 | +11 |21 | rowspan="1" |Runner-up |- |3 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_England.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;England |8 |6 |1 |1 |20 |12 | +8 |19 | rowspan="1" |Third place |- |4 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_France.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;France |8 |6 |0 |2 |20 |10 | +10 |18 | rowspan="1" |Fourth place |- | | | | | | | | | | | | |- |5 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Norway.svg|link=|alt=|border|21x21px]]&nbsp;Norway |6 |4 |0 |2 |13 |11 | +2 |12 | rowspan="4" |Eliminated in quarterfinals |- |6 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Belgium |6 |3 |2 |1 |14 |7 | +7 |11 |- |7 |C ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Morocco.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Morocco |6 |3 |2 |1 |10 |6 | +4 |11 |- |7 |B ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Switzerland_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|15x15px]]&nbsp;Switzerland |6 |3 |2 |1 |10 |6 | +4 |11 |- | | | | | | | | | | | | |- |9 |A ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Mexico.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Mexico '''(H)''' |5 |4 |0 |1 |10 |3 | +7 |12 | rowspan="8" |Eliminated in round of 16 |- |10 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Colombia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Colombia |5 |3 |2 |0 |5 |1 | +4 |11 |- |11 |C ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil.svg|link=|alt=|border|22x22px]]&nbsp;Brazil |5 |3 |1 |1 |10 |4 | +6 |10 |- |12 |D ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_States.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;United States '''(H)''' |5 |3 |0 |2 |11 |8 | +3 |9 |- |13 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Portugal_(official).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Portugal |5 |2 |2 |1 |8 |3 | +5 |8 |- |14 |B ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Canada_(Pantone).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Canada '''(H)''' |5 |2 |1 |2 |9 |6 | +3 |7 |- |15 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Egypt.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Egypt |5 |1 |3 |1 |8 |7 | +1 |6 |- |16 |D ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Paraguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Paraguay |5 |1 |2 |2 |3 |6 |&#x2212;3 |5 |- | | | | | | | | | | | | |- |17 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Netherlands |4 |2 |2 |0 |11 |5 | +6 |8 | rowspan="16" |Eliminated in round of 32 |- |18 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Germany |4 |2 |1 |1 |11 |5 | +6 |7 |- |19 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Côte_d'Ivoire.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ivory Coast |4 |2 |0 |2 |5 |4 | +1 |6 |- |20 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Croatia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Croatia |4 |2 |0 |2 |6 |7 |&#x2212;1 |6 |- |21 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Japan |4 |1 |2 |1 |8 |5 | +3 |5 |- |22 |D ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Australia_(converted).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Australia |4 |1 |2 |1 |3 |3 |0 |5 |- |23 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo.svg|link=|alt=|border|20x20px]]&nbsp;DR Congo |4 |1 |1 |2 |5 |5 |0 |4 |- |24 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ghana.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ghana |4 |1 |1 |2 |2 |3 |&#x2212;1 |4 |- |25 |E ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ecuador.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Ecuador |4 |1 |1 |2 |2 |4 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |25 |A ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_South_Africa.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;South Africa |4 |1 |1 |2 |2 |4 |&#x2212;2 |4 |- |27 |F ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sweden.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Sweden |4 |1 |1 |2 |7 |10 |&#x2212;3 |4 |- |28 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Austria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Austria |4 |1 |1 |2 |6 |9 |&#x2212;3 |4 |- |29 |B ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina |4 |1 |1 |2 |5 |8 |&#x2212;3 |4 |- |30 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Algeria.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Algeria |4 |1 |1 |2 |5 |9 |&#x2212;4 |4 |- |31 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Senegal |4 |1 |0 |3 |10 |9 | +1 |3 |- |32 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cape_Verde_(10-17).svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Cape Verde |4 |0 |3 |1 |4 |5 |&#x2212;1 |3 |- | | | | | | | | | | | | |- |33 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iran.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iran |3 |0 |3 |0 |3 |3 |0 |3 | rowspan="16" |Eliminated in group stage |- |34 |A ![[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 |- |35 |D ![[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 |- |36 |C ![[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 |- |37 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uruguay.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uruguay |3 |0 |2 |1 |3 |4 |&#x2212;1 |2 |- |38 |H ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Saudi Arabia |3 |0 |2 |1 |1 |5 |&#x2212;4 |2 |- |39 |A ![[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 |- |40 |G ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;New Zealand |3 |0 |1 |2 |4 |10 |&#x2212;6 |1 |- |41 |B ![[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 |- |42 |E ![[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 |- |43 |L ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Panama.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Panama |3 |0 |0 |3 |0 |4 |&#x2212;4 |0 |- |44 |J ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Jordan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Jordan |3 |0 |0 |3 |3 |8 |&#x2212;5 |0 |- |45 |C ![[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 |- |46 |K ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Uzbekistan |3 |0 |0 |3 |2 |11 |&#x2212;9 |0 |- |47 |F ![[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 |- |48 |I ![[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Iraq.svg|link=|alt=|border|23x23px]]&nbsp;Iraq |3 |0 |0 |3 |1 |12 |&#x2212;11 |0 |} Source: FIFA<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2026 |title=World Cup 2026: Final tournament standings |url=https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/final-tournament-standings |access-date=9 August 2026 |website=FIFA}}</ref> '''(H)''' Hosts ===Prize money=== {{table alignment}} {| class="wikitable sortable defaultcenter col1left" |+ Performance-based prize money |- ! rowspan="2" | Place ! rowspan="2" | Teams ! colspan="2" | Amount (in millions) |- ! Per team ! Total |- | Champion | 1 | $50 | $50 |- | Runner-up | 1 | $33 | $33 |- | Third place | 1 | $29 | $29 |- | Fourth place | 1 | $27 | $27 |- | 5th–8th place (quarterfinals) | 4 | $19 | $76 |- | 9th–16th place (round of 16) | 8 | $15 | $120 |- | 17th–32nd place (round of 32) | 16 | $11 | $176 |- | 33rd–48th place (group stage) | 16 | $10 | $160 |- ! scope="row" | Total ! 48 ! colspan="2" | $671 |} == References == <references /> == External links == 2k69t87vjpy8bitzmcu02t9cg5a4tom 0 29248 109287 109162 2026-08-08T22:38:56Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109287 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Kathellen Sousa Feitoza''' (born 26 April 1996), dem commonly know am as '''Kathellen''', be a Brazilian professional footballer wey dey play as a centre back give den dey captain Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal den de Brazil national team. She be a product of de American college soccer system. == Club career == As a young girl Kathellen love football buh she mainly play futsal. She find opportunities for field soccer limited insyd ein native Baixada Santista, especially after dem close Santos FC's women's section insyd 2012. Kathellen apply for an athletic scholarship to de United States wey na she be selected by Monroe College of the National Junior College Athletic Association. After two successful years plus Monroe College she spend ein two remaining years of college eligibility plus Louisville Cardinals den UCF Knights, respectively, insyd NCAA Division I. She subsequently receive an offer from FC Girondins de Bordeaux wey she join de French Division 1 Féminine club halfway thru dema 2017–18 season. Insyd May 2018 she sign a two-year extension to ein contract. After a successful 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup plus Brazil, den an elite level performance against France, na dem link Kathellen to chaw major European clubs, wey dey include newly promoted CD Tacón, due to cam be Real Madrid for season 2020–21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathellen Sousa becomes Real Madrids fourth signing &#124; Real Madrid CF |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/08/04/kathellen-sousa-becomes-real-madrids-fourth-signing |website=Real Madrid C.F. - Web Oficial}}</ref> Instead she remain plus Bordeaux for a further season, then she join Italian Serie A club Inter Milan insyd August 2020. Insyd 2024, she lef Real Madrid wey she join Al-Nassr on a two-year contract,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=النصر السعودي يتعاقد مع مدافعة ريال مدريد |url=https://www.kooora.com/كرة-قدم/أخبار/النصر-السعودي-يتعاقد-مع-مدافعة-ريال-مدريد/1346222 |publisher=Kooora |language=ar}}</ref> plus ein official debut coming on 25 of August insyd a 3–0 victory over Myawady insyd de AFC Women's Champions League, wich she help ein team keep a clean sheet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2024 |title=Preliminary Stage - Group A: Myawady Women Football Club (MYA) 0-3 Al Nassr Club (KSA) |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league/news/preliminary_stage_-_group_a_myawady_women_football_club_mya_0-3_al_nassr_club_ksa.html |publisher=The AFC}}</ref> On 21 July 2026, she sign a two-year contract plus Al Hilal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2026 |title=Kathellen Sousa Signs for Al-Hilal on a Two-Year Deal |url=https://alhilal.com/en/news/kathellen-sousa-signs-for-al-hilal-on-a-two-year-deal |publisher=Al Hilal SFC}}</ref> == International career == Brazil women's national football team head coach Vadão call Kathellen up for de first time insyd June 2018, for a training camp ahead of de 2018 Tournament of Nations. As de tournament fall outsyd de FIFA International Match Calendar, na sam regular national team players no be released by dema clubs, wey cause Vadão to consider oda players. On 26 July 2018, she earn ein first cap give de senior Brazil women's national team at de 2018 Tournament of Nations, wey she appear as a substitute for Daiane Limeira insyd a 3–1 defeat by Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leme de Arruda |first=Marcelo |date=10 November 2018 |title=Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2018 |url=https://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazil2018w.htm |access-date=22 April 2019 |publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]] |language=Portuguese}}</ref> A year later, na Kathellen subsequently be called up by Brazil for de 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She start de preparation camp as de main backup for de experienced pair of centre backs Mônica den Érika. After Érika be forced out of de competition by injury, na dem make Kathellen a regular starter. Despite she be de youngest Brazilian player insyd de lineup for de Round of 16 game thriller against France, Kathellen delivered a major performance. == Personal life == Insyd February 2026, Kathellen announce ein conversion to [[Islam]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=الناصر |first=محمد عبد |date=2026-02-16 |title=بعدما أعلنت إسلامها.. من هي كاثلين سوزا لاعبة النصر؟ |url=https://almashhad.com/article/218257510540304-sports/625777420479708-بعدما-أعلنت-إسلامها-من-هي-كاثلين-سوزا-لاعبة-النصر/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=قناة ومنصة المشهد |language=ar}}</ref> Few days after announcing say she embrace Islam, Kathellen travel go [[Mecca]] to perform [[Umrah]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2026 |title=Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam |url=https://ummid.com/news/2026/2/28/meet-kathellen-souza-al-nassr-womens-captain-who-embraced-islam.html |access-date=28 February 2026 |website=ummid.com}}</ref> == Career statistics == === International === {{updated|match played 2 August 2023}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Appearances den goals by national team den year !National team !Year !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="6" |Brazil |2018 |3 |0 |- |2019 |10 |0 |- |2020 |0 |0 |- |2021 |1 |0 |- |2022 |11 |1 |- |2023 |5 |0 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !30 !1 |} : ''Scores den results list Brazil ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Kathellen goal.'' {| class="wikitable" |+List of international goals wey Kathellen score ! scope="col" |No. ! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Venue ! scope="col" |Opponent ! scope="col" |Score ! scope="col" |Result ! scope="col" |Competition |- | align="center" |1 |5 September 2022 |Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, [[South Africa]] | South Africa | align="center" |6–0 | align="center" |6–0 |Friendly |- |} == References == <references /> == External links == {{commons}} * {{Soccerway|kathellen-sousa-feitoza/535623}} * [http://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/joueur.php?joueur=10529&id=447 Profile] at Footofeminin.fr {{DEFAULTSORT:Kathellen Sousa}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Brazilian women's footballers]] [[Category:Brazil women's international footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football defenders]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd France]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd France]] [[Category:Première Ligue players]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot São Vicente, São Paulo]] [[Category:Expatriate women's soccer players insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate women's footballers]] [[Category:UCF Knights women's soccer players]] [[Category:Louisville Cardinals women's soccer players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux (women) players]] [[Category:2019 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:Inter Milan (women) players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Italy]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Italy]] [[Category:Serie A (women's football) players]] [[Category:Monroe Mustangs women's soccer players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Spain]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Spain]] [[Category:Real Madrid Femenino players]] [[Category:2023 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:21st-century Brazilian sportswomen]] [[Category:Al Nassr FC (women) players]] [[Category:Al Hilal SFC (women) players]] [[Category:Saudi Women's Premier League players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Brazilian Muslims]] [[Category:Converts to Islam]] [[Category:2022 Copa América Femenina players]] c7txx1cm2an6jjlvd5j3yyiea5oufl5 109288 109287 2026-08-08T22:40:48Z DaSupremo 9 Add reference 109288 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Kathellen Sousa Feitoza''' (born 26 April 1996), dem commonly know am as '''Kathellen''', be a Brazilian professional footballer wey dey play as a centre back give den dey captain Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal den de Brazil national team. She be a product of de American college soccer system. == Club career == As a young girl Kathellen love football buh she mainly play futsal. She find opportunities for field soccer limited insyd ein native Baixada Santista, especially after dem close Santos FC's women's section insyd 2012. Kathellen apply for an athletic scholarship to de United States wey na she be selected by Monroe College of the National Junior College Athletic Association. After two successful years plus Monroe College she spend ein two remaining years of college eligibility plus Louisville Cardinals den UCF Knights, respectively, insyd NCAA Division I.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Júnior|first1=Muniz|title=BR no Mundo: Kathellen Sousa|url=https://medium.com/debateepronto/papo-com-boleira-kathellen-sousa-b1e3a9cccdb6|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=Blog De Bate e Pronto|date=14 July 2018|language=Portuguese}}</ref> She subsequently receive an offer from FC Girondins de Bordeaux wey she join de French Division 1 Féminine club halfway thru dema 2017–18 season. Insyd May 2018 she sign a two-year extension to ein contract. After a successful 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup plus Brazil, den an elite level performance against France, na dem link Kathellen to chaw major European clubs, wey dey include newly promoted CD Tacón, due to cam be Real Madrid for season 2020–21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathellen Sousa becomes Real Madrids fourth signing &#124; Real Madrid CF |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/08/04/kathellen-sousa-becomes-real-madrids-fourth-signing |website=Real Madrid C.F. - Web Oficial}}</ref> Instead she remain plus Bordeaux for a further season, then she join Italian Serie A club Inter Milan insyd August 2020. Insyd 2024, she lef Real Madrid wey she join Al-Nassr on a two-year contract,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=النصر السعودي يتعاقد مع مدافعة ريال مدريد |url=https://www.kooora.com/كرة-قدم/أخبار/النصر-السعودي-يتعاقد-مع-مدافعة-ريال-مدريد/1346222 |publisher=Kooora |language=ar}}</ref> plus ein official debut coming on 25 of August insyd a 3–0 victory over Myawady insyd de AFC Women's Champions League, wich she help ein team keep a clean sheet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2024 |title=Preliminary Stage - Group A: Myawady Women Football Club (MYA) 0-3 Al Nassr Club (KSA) |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league/news/preliminary_stage_-_group_a_myawady_women_football_club_mya_0-3_al_nassr_club_ksa.html |publisher=The AFC}}</ref> On 21 July 2026, she sign a two-year contract plus Al Hilal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2026 |title=Kathellen Sousa Signs for Al-Hilal on a Two-Year Deal |url=https://alhilal.com/en/news/kathellen-sousa-signs-for-al-hilal-on-a-two-year-deal |publisher=Al Hilal SFC}}</ref> == International career == Brazil women's national football team head coach Vadão call Kathellen up for de first time insyd June 2018, for a training camp ahead of de 2018 Tournament of Nations. As de tournament fall outsyd de FIFA International Match Calendar, na sam regular national team players no be released by dema clubs, wey cause Vadão to consider oda players. On 26 July 2018, she earn ein first cap give de senior Brazil women's national team at de 2018 Tournament of Nations, wey she appear as a substitute for Daiane Limeira insyd a 3–1 defeat by Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leme de Arruda |first=Marcelo |date=10 November 2018 |title=Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2018 |url=https://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazil2018w.htm |access-date=22 April 2019 |publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]] |language=Portuguese}}</ref> A year later, na Kathellen subsequently be called up by Brazil for de 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She start de preparation camp as de main backup for de experienced pair of centre backs Mônica den Érika. After Érika be forced out of de competition by injury, na dem make Kathellen a regular starter. Despite she be de youngest Brazilian player insyd de lineup for de Round of 16 game thriller against France, Kathellen delivered a major performance. == Personal life == Insyd February 2026, Kathellen announce ein conversion to [[Islam]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=الناصر |first=محمد عبد |date=2026-02-16 |title=بعدما أعلنت إسلامها.. من هي كاثلين سوزا لاعبة النصر؟ |url=https://almashhad.com/article/218257510540304-sports/625777420479708-بعدما-أعلنت-إسلامها-من-هي-كاثلين-سوزا-لاعبة-النصر/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=قناة ومنصة المشهد |language=ar}}</ref> Few days after announcing say she embrace Islam, Kathellen travel go [[Mecca]] to perform [[Umrah]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2026 |title=Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam |url=https://ummid.com/news/2026/2/28/meet-kathellen-souza-al-nassr-womens-captain-who-embraced-islam.html |access-date=28 February 2026 |website=ummid.com}}</ref> == Career statistics == === International === {{updated|match played 2 August 2023}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Appearances den goals by national team den year !National team !Year !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="6" |Brazil |2018 |3 |0 |- |2019 |10 |0 |- |2020 |0 |0 |- |2021 |1 |0 |- |2022 |11 |1 |- |2023 |5 |0 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !30 !1 |} : ''Scores den results list Brazil ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Kathellen goal.'' {| class="wikitable" |+List of international goals wey Kathellen score ! scope="col" |No. ! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Venue ! scope="col" |Opponent ! scope="col" |Score ! scope="col" |Result ! scope="col" |Competition |- | align="center" |1 |5 September 2022 |Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, [[South Africa]] | South Africa | align="center" |6–0 | align="center" |6–0 |Friendly |- |} == References == <references /> == External links == {{commons}} * {{Soccerway|kathellen-sousa-feitoza/535623}} * [http://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/joueur.php?joueur=10529&id=447 Profile] at Footofeminin.fr {{DEFAULTSORT:Kathellen Sousa}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Brazilian women's footballers]] [[Category:Brazil women's international footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football defenders]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd France]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd France]] [[Category:Première Ligue players]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot São Vicente, São Paulo]] [[Category:Expatriate women's soccer players insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate women's footballers]] [[Category:UCF Knights women's soccer players]] [[Category:Louisville Cardinals women's soccer players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux (women) players]] [[Category:2019 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:Inter Milan (women) players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Italy]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Italy]] [[Category:Serie A (women's football) players]] [[Category:Monroe Mustangs women's soccer players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Spain]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Spain]] [[Category:Real Madrid Femenino players]] [[Category:2023 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:21st-century Brazilian sportswomen]] [[Category:Al Nassr FC (women) players]] [[Category:Al Hilal SFC (women) players]] [[Category:Saudi Women's Premier League players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Brazilian Muslims]] [[Category:Converts to Islam]] [[Category:2022 Copa América Femenina players]] 7s5st7uxq380hghvoc6xas11fdgtyra 109289 109288 2026-08-08T22:43:36Z DaSupremo 9 Add references 109289 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''Kathellen Sousa Feitoza''' (born 26 April 1996), dem commonly know am as '''Kathellen''', be a Brazilian professional footballer wey dey play as a centre back give den dey captain Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Hilal den de Brazil national team. She be a product of de American college soccer system. == Club career == As a young girl Kathellen love football buh she mainly play futsal. She find opportunities for field soccer limited insyd ein native Baixada Santista, especially after dem close Santos FC's women's section insyd 2012. Kathellen apply for an athletic scholarship to de United States wey na she be selected by Monroe College of the National Junior College Athletic Association. After two successful years plus Monroe College she spend ein two remaining years of college eligibility plus Louisville Cardinals den UCF Knights, respectively, insyd NCAA Division I.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Júnior|first1=Muniz|title=BR no Mundo: Kathellen Sousa|url=https://medium.com/debateepronto/papo-com-boleira-kathellen-sousa-b1e3a9cccdb6|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=Blog De Bate e Pronto|date=14 July 2018|language=Portuguese}}</ref> She subsequently receive an offer from FC Girondins de Bordeaux wey she join de French Division 1 Féminine club halfway thru dema 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kathellen Sousa : " C'est une chance unique d'intégrer les Girondins ! "|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/kathellen-sousa-cest-une-chance-unique-dintegrer-les-girondins|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux]]|date=31 March 2018|language=French|archive-date=22 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422191207/https://www.girondins.com/fr/kathellen-sousa-cest-une-chance-unique-dintegrer-les-girondins|url-status=dead}}</ref> Insyd May 2018 she sign a two-year extension to ein contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kathellen Sousa prolonge à Bordeaux|url=https://www.girondins.com/fr/kathellen-sousa-prolonge-bordeaux|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=[[FC Girondins de Bordeaux]]|date=23 May 2018|language=French|archive-date=22 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422191209/https://www.girondins.com/fr/kathellen-sousa-prolonge-bordeaux|url-status=dead}}</ref> After a successful 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup plus Brazil, den an elite level performance against France, na dem link Kathellen to chaw major European clubs, wey dey include newly promoted CD Tacón, due to cam be Real Madrid for season 2020–21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathellen Sousa becomes Real Madrids fourth signing &#124; Real Madrid CF |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/08/04/kathellen-sousa-becomes-real-madrids-fourth-signing |website=Real Madrid C.F. - Web Oficial}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gil|first1=Aimara G.|title=El Real Madrid negocia con el Girondins por Kathellen Sousa|url=https://as.com/futbol/2019/07/22/mas_futbol/1563810016_601903.html|access-date=10 August 2019|publisher=[[Diario AS]]|date=22 July 2019|language=Spanish}}</ref> Instead she remain plus Bordeaux for a further season, then she join Italian Serie A club Inter Milan insyd August 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kathellen Sousa signs for Inter Women|url=https://www.inter.it/en/news/2020/08/03/kathellen-sousa-signs-for-inter-women.html|access-date=15 September 2020|publisher=[[Inter Milan]]|date=3 August 2020}}</ref> Insyd 2024, she lef Real Madrid wey she join Al-Nassr on a two-year contract,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=النصر السعودي يتعاقد مع مدافعة ريال مدريد |url=https://www.kooora.com/كرة-قدم/أخبار/النصر-السعودي-يتعاقد-مع-مدافعة-ريال-مدريد/1346222 |publisher=Kooora |language=ar}}</ref> plus ein official debut coming on 25 of August insyd a 3–0 victory over Myawady insyd de AFC Women's Champions League, wich she help ein team keep a clean sheet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2024 |title=Preliminary Stage - Group A: Myawady Women Football Club (MYA) 0-3 Al Nassr Club (KSA) |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league/news/preliminary_stage_-_group_a_myawady_women_football_club_mya_0-3_al_nassr_club_ksa.html |publisher=The AFC}}</ref> On 21 July 2026, she sign a two-year contract plus Al Hilal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2026 |title=Kathellen Sousa Signs for Al-Hilal on a Two-Year Deal |url=https://alhilal.com/en/news/kathellen-sousa-signs-for-al-hilal-on-a-two-year-deal |publisher=Al Hilal SFC}}</ref> == International career == Brazil women's national football team head coach Vadão call Kathellen up for de first time insyd June 2018, for a training camp ahead of de 2018 Tournament of Nations. As de tournament fall outsyd de FIFA International Match Calendar, na sam regular national team players no be released by dema clubs, wey cause Vadão to consider oda players.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Botta|first1=Emilio|title=Zagueira "perdida" fora do Brasil chama atenção e vira joia na seleção feminina|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/tem-esporte/futebol/noticia/zagueira-perdida-fora-do-brasil-chama-atencao-e-vira-joia-na-selecao-feminina.ghtml|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=[[Rede Globo]]|date=10 June 2018|language=Portuguese}}</ref> On 26 July 2018, she earn ein first cap give de senior Brazil women's national team at de 2018 Tournament of Nations, wey she appear as a substitute for Daiane Limeira insyd a 3–1 defeat by Australia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Estreante do grupo, Kathellen vibra com convocação|url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-feminina/estreante-do-grupo-kathellen-vibra-com-convocacao|access-date=22 April 2019|publisher=[[Brazilian Football Confederation]]|date=30 July 2018|language=Portuguese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Leme de Arruda |first1=Marcelo |date=10 November 2018 |title=Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2018 |url=https://www.rsssfbrasil.com/sel/brazil2018w.htm |access-date=22 April 2019 |publisher=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]] |language=Portuguese}}</ref> A year later, na Kathellen subsequently be called up by Brazil for de 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She start de preparation camp as de main backup for de experienced pair of centre backs Mônica den Érika. After Érika be forced out of de competition by injury, na dem make Kathellen a regular starter.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Favier|first1=Patrick|title=Avant France – Brésil : Kathellen Sousa en première ligne face aux Bleues|url=https://www.sudouest.fr/2019/06/22/kathellen-en-premiere-ligne-6244339-5103.php|access-date=10 August 2019|publisher=[[Sud Ouest (newspaper)|Sud Ouest]]|date=22 June 2019|language=French}}</ref> Despite she be de youngest Brazilian player insyd de lineup for de Round of 16 game thriller against France, Kathellen delivered a major performance. == Personal life == Insyd February 2026, Kathellen announce ein conversion to [[Islam]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=الناصر |first=محمد عبد |date=2026-02-16 |title=بعدما أعلنت إسلامها.. من هي كاثلين سوزا لاعبة النصر؟ |url=https://almashhad.com/article/218257510540304-sports/625777420479708-بعدما-أعلنت-إسلامها-من-هي-كاثلين-سوزا-لاعبة-النصر/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=قناة ومنصة المشهد |language=ar}}</ref> Few days after announcing say she embrace Islam, Kathellen travel go [[Mecca]] to perform [[Umrah]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2026 |title=Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam |url=https://ummid.com/news/2026/2/28/meet-kathellen-souza-al-nassr-womens-captain-who-embraced-islam.html |access-date=28 February 2026 |website=ummid.com}}</ref> == Career statistics == === International === {{updated|match played 2 August 2023}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+Appearances den goals by national team den year !National team !Year !Apps !Goals |- | rowspan="6" |Brazil |2018 |3 |0 |- |2019 |10 |0 |- |2020 |0 |0 |- |2021 |1 |0 |- |2022 |11 |1 |- |2023 |5 |0 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !30 !1 |} : ''Scores den results list Brazil ein goal tally first, score column dey indicate score after each Kathellen goal.'' {| class="wikitable" |+List of international goals wey Kathellen score ! scope="col" |No. ! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Venue ! scope="col" |Opponent ! scope="col" |Score ! scope="col" |Result ! scope="col" |Competition |- | align="center" |1 |5 September 2022 |Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, [[South Africa]] | South Africa | align="center" |6–0 | align="center" |6–0 |Friendly |- |} == References == <references /> == External links == {{commons}} * {{Soccerway|kathellen-sousa-feitoza/535623}} * [http://www.statsfootofeminin.fr/joueur.php?joueur=10529&id=447 Profile] at Footofeminin.fr {{DEFAULTSORT:Kathellen Sousa}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Brazilian women's footballers]] [[Category:Brazil women's international footballers]] [[Category:Women's association football defenders]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd France]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd France]] [[Category:Première Ligue players]] [[Category:Footballers wey komot São Vicente, São Paulo]] [[Category:Expatriate women's soccer players insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd de United States]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate women's footballers]] [[Category:UCF Knights women's soccer players]] [[Category:Louisville Cardinals women's soccer players]] [[Category:FC Girondins de Bordeaux (women) players]] [[Category:2019 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:Inter Milan (women) players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Italy]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Italy]] [[Category:Serie A (women's football) players]] [[Category:Monroe Mustangs women's soccer players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Spain]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Spain]] [[Category:Real Madrid Femenino players]] [[Category:2023 FIFA Women's World Cup players]] [[Category:21st-century Brazilian sportswomen]] [[Category:Al Nassr FC (women) players]] [[Category:Al Hilal SFC (women) players]] [[Category:Saudi Women's Premier League players]] [[Category:Brazilian expatriate sportspeople insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Expatriate women's footballers insyd Saudi Arabia]] [[Category:Brazilian Muslims]] [[Category:Converts to Islam]] [[Category:2022 Copa América Femenina players]] 1p6x3pla9bqnmzg1qbcfheglrw2hc0t 0 29249 109286 109247 2026-08-08T22:29:15Z DaSupremo 9 Change category 109286 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 insyd 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]] naz37h40m22oyoxtxoad77bu60cqpu5 0 29254 109256 109177 2026-08-08T12:39:43Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "__LEAD_SECTION__" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1367111194|Vicky López]]" 109256 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Victoria López Serrano Felix''' (; born 26 July 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as an attacking midfielder den a winger give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. López begin ein club career insyd de youth sections of Madrid CFF insyd 2015, wer she stand out as one of de best young female prospects insyd Spain. She make ein debut insyd Liga F at age 15, becoming de youngest-ever player insyd Spain ein top women's division. She later move to [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] insyd 2022, wer she break multiple club records secof ein age, she be de youngest player to debut give FC Barcelona women's team, to play insyd de Champions League give any FC Barcelona team, wey she debut den score insyd a ''Clásico'' (women's anas men's). Plus Barcelona, she win two league titles, two Supercopa de España titles, one Copa de la Reina title, den two UEFA Women's Champions League titles, as well as two Spanish second division league titles plus Barcelona ein reserve team. As part of Spain ein youth national teams since 2021, López find success plus Spain ein under-17 team, finishing runner-up insyd de Under-17 Euro insyd both 2022 den 2023, den winning de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Insyd dis competition, dem award am de Golden Ball trophy as de best player of de tournament. She make ein senior debut insyd 2024, becoming de youngest player to play give de Spain women's national football team. Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == __LEAD_SECTION__ == Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. h79lxx52n06gkm5ylyu240274t78iw7 109275 109256 2026-08-08T18:15:27Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Early life" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1367111194|Vicky López]]" 109275 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Victoria López Serrano Felix''' (; born 26 July 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as an attacking midfielder den a winger give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. López begin ein club career insyd de youth sections of Madrid CFF insyd 2015, wer she stand out as one of de best young female prospects insyd Spain. She make ein debut insyd Liga F at age 15, becoming de youngest-ever player insyd Spain ein top women's division. She later move to [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] insyd 2022, wer she break multiple club records secof ein age, she be de youngest player to debut give FC Barcelona women's team, to play insyd de Champions League give any FC Barcelona team, wey she debut den score insyd a ''Clásico'' (women's anas men's). Plus Barcelona, she win two league titles, two Supercopa de España titles, one Copa de la Reina title, den two UEFA Women's Champions League titles, as well as two Spanish second division league titles plus Barcelona ein reserve team. As part of Spain ein youth national teams since 2021, López find success plus Spain ein under-17 team, finishing runner-up insyd de Under-17 Euro insyd both 2022 den 2023, den winning de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Insyd dis competition, dem award am de Golden Ball trophy as de best player of de tournament. She make ein senior debut insyd 2024, becoming de youngest player to play give de Spain women's national football team. Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == __LEAD_SECTION__ == Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == Early life == Dem born Victoria López Serrano Felix on 26 July 2006 insyd de Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid to Jesús López Serrano Pérez den Joy Felix. Na ein poppie be Spanish wey ein be Nigerian.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neira |first=Pablo de Llano |date=1 November 2022 |title=Vicky López conquista el mundo |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302023431/https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=El País |language=es}}</ref> Na ein mommie be a business owner insyd López ein early kiddie time buh na she be forced to close de family business secof de 2008 financial crisis.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> López get an older bro wey she often go play football plus starting at age 4, wey as she get older, she join organised girls dema teams wey she play against girls wey be four years older dan am.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein mommie die from a brain tumour insyd 2018,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> wen na López be 11 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> As na ein mommie dey spend long periods insyd de hospital near de end of ein life, Madrid CFF ein presido den de club ein players help take López to den from training, as na ein poppie no be able to.<ref name=":0" /> As a frequent goal celebration, she often go look up den point to de sky after scoring insyd remembrance of ein mommie.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":12" /> t5a1r208vo3mh61p2t6dqm46w44iean 109276 109275 2026-08-08T20:29:57Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Club career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1367111194|Vicky López]]" 109276 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Victoria López Serrano Felix''' (; born 26 July 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as an attacking midfielder den a winger give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. López begin ein club career insyd de youth sections of Madrid CFF insyd 2015, wer she stand out as one of de best young female prospects insyd Spain. She make ein debut insyd Liga F at age 15, becoming de youngest-ever player insyd Spain ein top women's division. She later move to [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] insyd 2022, wer she break multiple club records secof ein age, she be de youngest player to debut give FC Barcelona women's team, to play insyd de Champions League give any FC Barcelona team, wey she debut den score insyd a ''Clásico'' (women's anas men's). Plus Barcelona, she win two league titles, two Supercopa de España titles, one Copa de la Reina title, den two UEFA Women's Champions League titles, as well as two Spanish second division league titles plus Barcelona ein reserve team. As part of Spain ein youth national teams since 2021, López find success plus Spain ein under-17 team, finishing runner-up insyd de Under-17 Euro insyd both 2022 den 2023, den winning de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Insyd dis competition, dem award am de Golden Ball trophy as de best player of de tournament. She make ein senior debut insyd 2024, becoming de youngest player to play give de Spain women's national football team. Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == __LEAD_SECTION__ == Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == Early life == Dem born Victoria López Serrano Felix on 26 July 2006 insyd de Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid to Jesús López Serrano Pérez den Joy Felix. Na ein poppie be Spanish wey ein be Nigerian.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neira |first=Pablo de Llano |date=1 November 2022 |title=Vicky López conquista el mundo |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302023431/https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=El País |language=es}}</ref> Na ein mommie be a business owner insyd López ein early kiddie time buh na she be forced to close de family business secof de 2008 financial crisis.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> López get an older bro wey she often go play football plus starting at age 4, wey as she get older, she join organised girls dema teams wey she play against girls wey be four years older dan am.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein mommie die from a brain tumour insyd 2018,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> wen na López be 11 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> As na ein mommie dey spend long periods insyd de hospital near de end of ein life, Madrid CFF ein presido den de club ein players help take López to den from training, as na ein poppie no be able to.<ref name=":0" /> As a frequent goal celebration, she often go look up den point to de sky after scoring insyd remembrance of ein mommie.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":12" /> == Club career == === Youth football === Na López ein earliest experience plus a club be playing as a centre-back insyd a 7-a-side girls' football team, C.D. Sport Villa, base insyd Vallecas.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> Around de same time wey she begin dey play insyd girls' football teams, she be approached by Alba Mellado, wsy captain Madrid CFF wey she coach sam of dema girls' youth sections.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> Mellado attempt to convince López to join Madrid CFF ein youth ranks, buh na she den ein parents want to keep am on de same team plus ein paddies.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> She play at Sport Villa for half a season before ein poppie pull am out of de club, as na she no dey do well insyd school wey na she dey get into fights plus ein bro;<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> na dem no allow am to play football for half a year,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> during wich time she take up horse riding.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> After dis, López go to a summer training camp for Rayo Vallecano wer na she be coached by footballer Paloma Lázaro, wey want am to join Rayo ein youth ranks.<ref name=":3" /> She ultimately go to Madrid CFF.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> === Madrid CFF === ==== Youth, 2015–21 ==== [[File:Viky_Lopez,_Madrid_CFF_academy_in_2019_Donosti_Cup.png|thumb|López plus Madrid CFF insyd 2019]] Following a summer training camp, López plan to join Rayo Vallecano ein youth section buh na she change ein mind after she san meet Madrid CFF Mellado, on a summer holiday insyd Benidorm. Mellado be accompanied by Madrid CFF ein presido, Alfredo Ulloa, den goalkeeper, Paola Ulloa,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> wey na she dey wear a Rayo shirt, wich catch López ein attention. Though López ein parents san refuse am joining de club, na dem allow Mellado to spend de next few days plus de family, bonding plus López wey she dey go thru training drills on de beach.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein parents eventually agree to let am undergo trials at de club,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> wich she pass, joining de club at 9 years old. She enter competition at de under-10 (''benjamín'') level.<ref name=":5" /> Insyd 2019, López compete insyd de first La Liga Promesas Femenina, a tournament dem play amongst de under-12 sections of most teams insyd de Spanish first division. She score seven goals – wey dey include a hat-trick insyd de final – wey na dem name tournament MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=28 December 2022 |title=¿Qué ha pasado con LaLiga Promises femenina? |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185617/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> She score 60 goals insyd 17 matches during de 2020–21 youth league season.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> ==== Senior, 2021–22 ==== López for reach de minimum age of 15 before na she be able to debut plus Madrid CFF ein senior team.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=7 September 2021 |title=Vicky López, la perla del Madrid: de MVP en la I Liga Promises a debutar en Primera con 15 años |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> On 5 September 2021, she cam be de youngest player to debut insyd Spain ein first division at just 15 years old wen she enter de match to replace Geyse insyd de 73rd minute against Athletic Bilbao.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref> === Barcelona === [[File:Brann_-_Barça_Femení_CG3A7799.jpg|thumb|López (right) dey prepare to take a corner kick plus Alexia Putellas (left) insyd a UEFA Women's Champions League match against Brann]] ==== 2022–23 ==== On 26 July 2022, on ein 16th birthday López join [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] on a five-year contract. She start at de club primarily as a B team player wey she sanso train den sam times she play plus de first team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vicky López joins FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200351/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Ein first appearance give de first team cam on 17 September 2022, wen na dem give am a start insyd a 2–0 home win against UD Tenerife. She cam be de youngest debutante give Barcelona ein first team insyd de professional era, at 16 years den 49 days old.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=22 December 2022 |title=Vicky López y una precocidad que pulveriza récords en el Barça |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185620/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> Insyd November, she cam be de youngest-ever player, male anaa female, to feature insyd a Clásico match wen Barcelona win 4–0 over Real Madrid.<ref name=":8" /> She later go on to cam be de youngest player to compete insyd de Champions League plus FC Barcelona, wey dey debut on 21 December at 16 years den 148 days old, beating Ansu Fati ein record of 16 years and 321 days old.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=FC BARCELONA - Rosengård Women (7-0) - UEFA Women's Champions League - 21/12/2023 {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> A month later on 25 January 2023, she make history by becoming de youngest goalscorer insyd Barcelona ein senior team history wen she score insyd dema 7–0 victory over Levante Las Planas insyd de league.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2023 |title=Nigeria-eligible Vicky Lopez creates unique Barça history |url=https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125184821/https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |archive-date=25 January 2023 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=SportsRation |language=en-US}}</ref> López continue to compete plus Barcelona B at de same time wey she begin to play more regularly plus de first team. She score ein first goal for Barcelona B on 5 March 2023, de first goal insyd a 3–0 win against Athletic Club B.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2023 |title=Primera Federación de Fútbol Femenino Jornada 21 05/03/2023 12:00h Athletic Club "B" 0 - 3 F.C. Barcelona |url=https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417221859/https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol. |language=es}}</ref><ref name="SW">{{Soccerway|accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> López win ein first senior title plus Barcelona on 1 May 2023, wen de club win de 2022–23 Spanish league plus a 3–0 win over Sporting Huelva. On de same day, she win ein first title with Barcelona B, wey be crowned champions of de 2022–23 Primera Federación, Spain ein second-tier women's football league.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> ==== 2023–24 ==== Insyd de 2023–24 season, López break anoda one of Ansu Fati ein records by becoming de youngest player to score a goal insyd El Clásico, wich she accomplish at 17 years den 116 days.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Vicky López, youngest ever El Clásico goalscorer |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3789674/vicky-lopez-youngest-ever-el-clasico-goalscorer |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd October 2023, she be included insyd de 10-women list of finalists for ''Tuttosport'' ein European Golden Girl award alongside three of ein Barcelona teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=European Golden Boy 2023: svelati i 25 finalisti in corsa per l'Absolute Best |url=https://tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013121052/https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Tuttosport]] |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=Salma Paralluelo, Vicky López y Linda Caicedo, candidatas al Golden Girl |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013043242/https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Diario AS]] |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2023 |title=Four from FC Barcelona among Golden Girl finalists |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3737072/four-from-fc-barcelona-among-golden-girl-finalists |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> López make chaw appearances for de first team during de 2023–24 season insyd wich dem win a quadruple, consolidating de promise she show ein appearances de previous season wey she cam be reliable insyd de squad.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2024-05-30 |title=El 1x1 de una temporada perfecta |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902184943/https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |archive-date=2 September 2024 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> plvci14euekn29t9wvpodo6z1bupie9 109280 109276 2026-08-08T21:16:28Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "International career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1367111194|Vicky López]]" 109280 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Victoria López Serrano Felix''' (; born 26 July 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as an attacking midfielder den a winger give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. López begin ein club career insyd de youth sections of Madrid CFF insyd 2015, wer she stand out as one of de best young female prospects insyd Spain. She make ein debut insyd Liga F at age 15, becoming de youngest-ever player insyd Spain ein top women's division. She later move to [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] insyd 2022, wer she break multiple club records secof ein age, she be de youngest player to debut give FC Barcelona women's team, to play insyd de Champions League give any FC Barcelona team, wey she debut den score insyd a ''Clásico'' (women's anas men's). Plus Barcelona, she win two league titles, two Supercopa de España titles, one Copa de la Reina title, den two UEFA Women's Champions League titles, as well as two Spanish second division league titles plus Barcelona ein reserve team. As part of Spain ein youth national teams since 2021, López find success plus Spain ein under-17 team, finishing runner-up insyd de Under-17 Euro insyd both 2022 den 2023, den winning de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Insyd dis competition, dem award am de Golden Ball trophy as de best player of de tournament. She make ein senior debut insyd 2024, becoming de youngest player to play give de Spain women's national football team. Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == __LEAD_SECTION__ == Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == Early life == Dem born Victoria López Serrano Felix on 26 July 2006 insyd de Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid to Jesús López Serrano Pérez den Joy Felix. Na ein poppie be Spanish wey ein be Nigerian.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neira |first=Pablo de Llano |date=1 November 2022 |title=Vicky López conquista el mundo |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302023431/https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=El País |language=es}}</ref> Na ein mommie be a business owner insyd López ein early kiddie time buh na she be forced to close de family business secof de 2008 financial crisis.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> López get an older bro wey she often go play football plus starting at age 4, wey as she get older, she join organised girls dema teams wey she play against girls wey be four years older dan am.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein mommie die from a brain tumour insyd 2018,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> wen na López be 11 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> As na ein mommie dey spend long periods insyd de hospital near de end of ein life, Madrid CFF ein presido den de club ein players help take López to den from training, as na ein poppie no be able to.<ref name=":0" /> As a frequent goal celebration, she often go look up den point to de sky after scoring insyd remembrance of ein mommie.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":12" /> == Club career == === Youth football === Na López ein earliest experience plus a club be playing as a centre-back insyd a 7-a-side girls' football team, C.D. Sport Villa, base insyd Vallecas.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> Around de same time wey she begin dey play insyd girls' football teams, she be approached by Alba Mellado, wsy captain Madrid CFF wey she coach sam of dema girls' youth sections.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> Mellado attempt to convince López to join Madrid CFF ein youth ranks, buh na she den ein parents want to keep am on de same team plus ein paddies.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> She play at Sport Villa for half a season before ein poppie pull am out of de club, as na she no dey do well insyd school wey na she dey get into fights plus ein bro;<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> na dem no allow am to play football for half a year,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> during wich time she take up horse riding.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> After dis, López go to a summer training camp for Rayo Vallecano wer na she be coached by footballer Paloma Lázaro, wey want am to join Rayo ein youth ranks.<ref name=":3" /> She ultimately go to Madrid CFF.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> === Madrid CFF === ==== Youth, 2015–21 ==== [[File:Viky_Lopez,_Madrid_CFF_academy_in_2019_Donosti_Cup.png|thumb|López plus Madrid CFF insyd 2019]] Following a summer training camp, López plan to join Rayo Vallecano ein youth section buh na she change ein mind after she san meet Madrid CFF Mellado, on a summer holiday insyd Benidorm. Mellado be accompanied by Madrid CFF ein presido, Alfredo Ulloa, den goalkeeper, Paola Ulloa,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> wey na she dey wear a Rayo shirt, wich catch López ein attention. Though López ein parents san refuse am joining de club, na dem allow Mellado to spend de next few days plus de family, bonding plus López wey she dey go thru training drills on de beach.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein parents eventually agree to let am undergo trials at de club,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> wich she pass, joining de club at 9 years old. She enter competition at de under-10 (''benjamín'') level.<ref name=":5" /> Insyd 2019, López compete insyd de first La Liga Promesas Femenina, a tournament dem play amongst de under-12 sections of most teams insyd de Spanish first division. She score seven goals – wey dey include a hat-trick insyd de final – wey na dem name tournament MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=28 December 2022 |title=¿Qué ha pasado con LaLiga Promises femenina? |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185617/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> She score 60 goals insyd 17 matches during de 2020–21 youth league season.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> ==== Senior, 2021–22 ==== López for reach de minimum age of 15 before na she be able to debut plus Madrid CFF ein senior team.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=7 September 2021 |title=Vicky López, la perla del Madrid: de MVP en la I Liga Promises a debutar en Primera con 15 años |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> On 5 September 2021, she cam be de youngest player to debut insyd Spain ein first division at just 15 years old wen she enter de match to replace Geyse insyd de 73rd minute against Athletic Bilbao.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref> === Barcelona === [[File:Brann_-_Barça_Femení_CG3A7799.jpg|thumb|López (right) dey prepare to take a corner kick plus Alexia Putellas (left) insyd a UEFA Women's Champions League match against Brann]] ==== 2022–23 ==== On 26 July 2022, on ein 16th birthday López join [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] on a five-year contract. She start at de club primarily as a B team player wey she sanso train den sam times she play plus de first team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vicky López joins FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200351/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Ein first appearance give de first team cam on 17 September 2022, wen na dem give am a start insyd a 2–0 home win against UD Tenerife. She cam be de youngest debutante give Barcelona ein first team insyd de professional era, at 16 years den 49 days old.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=22 December 2022 |title=Vicky López y una precocidad que pulveriza récords en el Barça |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185620/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> Insyd November, she cam be de youngest-ever player, male anaa female, to feature insyd a Clásico match wen Barcelona win 4–0 over Real Madrid.<ref name=":8" /> She later go on to cam be de youngest player to compete insyd de Champions League plus FC Barcelona, wey dey debut on 21 December at 16 years den 148 days old, beating Ansu Fati ein record of 16 years and 321 days old.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=FC BARCELONA - Rosengård Women (7-0) - UEFA Women's Champions League - 21/12/2023 {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> A month later on 25 January 2023, she make history by becoming de youngest goalscorer insyd Barcelona ein senior team history wen she score insyd dema 7–0 victory over Levante Las Planas insyd de league.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2023 |title=Nigeria-eligible Vicky Lopez creates unique Barça history |url=https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125184821/https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |archive-date=25 January 2023 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=SportsRation |language=en-US}}</ref> López continue to compete plus Barcelona B at de same time wey she begin to play more regularly plus de first team. She score ein first goal for Barcelona B on 5 March 2023, de first goal insyd a 3–0 win against Athletic Club B.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2023 |title=Primera Federación de Fútbol Femenino Jornada 21 05/03/2023 12:00h Athletic Club "B" 0 - 3 F.C. Barcelona |url=https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417221859/https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol. |language=es}}</ref><ref name="SW">{{Soccerway|accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> López win ein first senior title plus Barcelona on 1 May 2023, wen de club win de 2022–23 Spanish league plus a 3–0 win over Sporting Huelva. On de same day, she win ein first title with Barcelona B, wey be crowned champions of de 2022–23 Primera Federación, Spain ein second-tier women's football league.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> ==== 2023–24 ==== Insyd de 2023–24 season, López break anoda one of Ansu Fati ein records by becoming de youngest player to score a goal insyd El Clásico, wich she accomplish at 17 years den 116 days.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Vicky López, youngest ever El Clásico goalscorer |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3789674/vicky-lopez-youngest-ever-el-clasico-goalscorer |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd October 2023, she be included insyd de 10-women list of finalists for ''Tuttosport'' ein European Golden Girl award alongside three of ein Barcelona teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=European Golden Boy 2023: svelati i 25 finalisti in corsa per l'Absolute Best |url=https://tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013121052/https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Tuttosport]] |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=Salma Paralluelo, Vicky López y Linda Caicedo, candidatas al Golden Girl |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013043242/https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Diario AS]] |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2023 |title=Four from FC Barcelona among Golden Girl finalists |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3737072/four-from-fc-barcelona-among-golden-girl-finalists |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> López make chaw appearances for de first team during de 2023–24 season insyd wich dem win a quadruple, consolidating de promise she show ein appearances de previous season wey she cam be reliable insyd de squad.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2024-05-30 |title=El 1x1 de una temporada perfecta |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902184943/https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |archive-date=2 September 2024 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> == International career == === Youth === López compete insyd multiple youth tournaments plus Spain's under-17 national team, wey dey include both de 2022 den 2023 U-17 Euro den de 2022 U-17 World Cup, de latter of wich she win.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Lopez, Bender and Fuente scoop up Golden awards |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206091551/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Insyd de 2022 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, Spain fini as runners-up after losing de final on penalties to Germany. López provide de assist give Spain ein equaliser insyd de final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany 2-2 Spain (3-2 pens): Women's U17 EURO final decided by penalties drama {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0275-15271cb5ca66-87a0e50a69a6-1000--germany-2-2-spain-3-2-pens-women-s-u17-euro-final-decide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0275-15271cb5ca66-87a0e50a69a6-1000--germany-2-2-spain-3-2-pens-women-s-u17-euro-final-decide/ |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> buh she miss de fifth penalty insyd de shoot-out.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany seize European crown, France complete India-bound trio |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/germany-spain-france-qualify-for-fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-india-2022 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-17 2022 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034750--germany-vs-spain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425082022/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034750--germany-vs-spain/ |archive-date=25 April 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> During de tournament she score one goal, insyd a 4–0 win over Norway insyd de group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=3 May 2022 |title=Norway-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-17 2022 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034739--norway-vs-spain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615022911/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034739--norway-vs-spain/ |archive-date=15 June 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> De result qualify Spain U-17 for de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as one of de favourites, a tournament dem win. López play insyd each of Spain ein group stage matches,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martín |first=Paula |date=12 October 2022 |title=Jone da la primera victoria del Mundial Sub'17 a España |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-femenino/seleccion/2022/10/12/6346e811ca4741c95f8b45af.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-femenino/seleccion/2022/10/12/6346e811ca4741c95f8b45af.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=MARCA |language=es}}</ref> wey she assist Spain ein only goal insyd dema final group stage match, a 1–0 win over China.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2022 |title=FIFAPlus Match Centre |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/516/283693/283694/400248525 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930223440/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/516/283693/283694/400248525 |archive-date=30 September 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Finishing second insyd dema group behind Colombia, Spain get an unfavourable draw wey she play dema quarterfinal against Japan; López score both of Spain ein late goals insyd a 2–1 comeback victory to progress,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=22 October 2022 |title=Una Vicky de dibujos animados... y a semifinales |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-dibujos-animados-mete-espana-20221022184109-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-dibujos-animados-mete-espana-20221022184109-nt.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lopes|first=Flavio|date=23 October 2022|title=Vicky Lopez turns it around for Spain with two late goals against Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/vicky-lopez-turns-it-around-for-spain-with-two-late-goals-against-japan/articleshow/95039024.cms|access-date=27 March 2024|work=The Times of India|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/vicky-lopez-turns-it-around-for-spain-with-two-late-goals-against-japan/articleshow/95039024.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ein only goals insyd de tournament.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=2022-10-31 |title=Linda Caicedo to Vicky Lopez, standout players of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37633406/fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-2022-best-players-vicky-lopez-linda-caicedo-aline-onyeka-gamero-loreen-bender-opeyemi-ajakaye |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629172617/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37633406/fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-2022-best-players-vicky-lopez-linda-caicedo-aline-onyeka-gamero-loreen-bender-opeyemi-ajakaye |archive-date=29 June 2023 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Spain defeat Germany insyd dema semi-final den Colombia insyd de final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pansare |first=Rajesh |date=30 October 2022 |title=Spain edge past Colombia to retain U-17 Women's World Cup |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/holders-spain-win-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-101667148965778.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/holders-spain-win-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-101667148965778.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> wey dem award López award de Golden Ball as de tournament ein best player.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Lopez, Bender and Fuente scoop up Golden awards |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206091551/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Asked about de victory afterwards, López reflect say na de U-17 World Cup be "de lowest level title"; ESPN opine say na dis be a sign of both López ein ambition den ein familiarity plus de game ein elite, as she already train plus de first team of Barcelona, dem consider de best team insyd de world.<ref name=":13" /> Though she no get a prolific goalscoring tournament, na ein brace against Japan be significant, wey ein game play be said by ESPN to be important give Spain to control possession. De website note say "''whenever Spain were in any real trouble, they often just gave her the ball."''<ref name=":13" /> Insyd de final year before she begin dey get called up to Spain ein senior national team, she compete plus Spain at de 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship. López get a much more prolific tournament dem compare to ein previous Under-17 Euros campaign, scoring insyd de group stage, de semifinal, den de final. She score both goals insyd Spain ein 2–0 victory against Germany insyd dema opening match of de group stage, de first of wich be de fastest goal dem score insyd Under-17 Women's Euro history.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last= |date=30 May 2023 |title=Spain's Vicky López named 2023 Women's U17 EURO Player of the Tournament {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18235030e435-e68a1d3e7e12-1000--spain-s-vicky-lopez-named-2023-women-s-u17-euro-player-of/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203050504/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18235030e435-e68a1d3e7e12-1000--spain-s-vicky-lopez-named-2023-women-s-u17-euro-player-of/ |archive-date=3 December 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> Spain fini first insyd dema group wey dem reach de semi-final against England, wer she score Spain ein first goal insyd a 3–1 victory, helping advance dem to dema second consecutive U-17 Euro final.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=23 May 2023 |title=Spain-England {{!}} Women's Under-17 2023 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2037872--spain-vs-england/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910105927/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2037872--spain-vs-england/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=23 May 2023|title=Spain see off England to set up U17 final with France|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65690232|access-date=27 March 2024|work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65690232|url-status=live}}</ref> Dem meet France insyd de final, wey ''Les Bleues'' hold a 3–0 lead over Spain by de 78th minute, wey López concede de penalty wey lead to France ein third goal. She then immediately score two goals within two minutes, buh na Spain be unable to overturn dema 0–3 deficit wey dem fini de match plus a 2–3 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=26 May 2023 |title=Spain 2-3 France: First French title after Women's U17 EURO final thriller {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226183710/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/ |archive-date=26 February 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> In total, she score 5 goals wey na she be de joint-top goalscorer of de tournament alongside French players Liana Joseph den Maeline Mendy. She earn de Player of de Tournament award for ein performances.<ref name=":9" /> === Senior === As López be born to a Spanish poppie den a Nigerian mommie, she be eligible to represent both Spain den Nigeria at international level. According to ein poppie, na she be pursued by de Royal Spanish Football Federation since na she be young, wey dem never be contacted by de Nigeria Football Federation, though López einself mention ein affection give de Nigerian team den (before she cam be cap-tied to Spain) suggest she fi play give dem to honour ein mommie.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=7 September 2021 |title=Vicky López, la perla del Madrid: de MVP en la I Liga Promises a debutar en Primera con 15 años |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Spanish-born Nigerian Vicky Lopez shares love for Nigeria |url=https://post.news/@/SportsBrief/2YPB67LWrkAY3YPhcTH4uPWDXsq |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://post.news/@/SportsBrief/2YPB67LWrkAY3YPhcTH4uPWDXsq |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Post News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Emmanuel |first=Ifeanyi |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s {{!}} All Nigeria Soccer |url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40132 |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=www.allnigeriasoccer.com}}</ref> López make ein senior Spain debut at de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals, aged 17. She receive ein call-up to de squad insyd February 2024, to play insyd de playoff stages of de 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League A.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref> She win ein first cap insyd de semi-final, subbing on for Jenni Hermoso insyd a 3–0 win over de Netherlands,<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=Vicky López makes her debut in a historic match {{!}} www.rfef.es/en |url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/vicky-lopez-makes-her-debut-in-a-historic-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://rfef.es/en/noticias/vicky-lopez-makes-her-debut-in-a-historic-match |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol |language=en}}</ref> becoming de youngest player to debut give de Spain women's team, at 17 years, 6 months, den 27 days.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=25 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: ha nacido una estrella |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/seleccion/femenino/vicky-lopez-nacido-estrella-98636377 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/seleccion/femenino/vicky-lopez-nacido-estrella-98636377 |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=www.sport.es |language=es}}</ref> Spain ein victory qualify dem for de 2024 Olympics, de first Olympic qualification insyd dema history.<ref name=":11" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=23 February 2024|title=Spain reach Olympics with Women's Nations League win over Netherlands|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/23/spain-reach-olympics-with-womens-nations-league-win-over-netherlands|access-date=4 April 2024|work=The Guardian|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Spain go on to win de Nations League final against France, wen López san replace Hermoso late insyd de match.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=28 February 2024 |title=Spain 2-0 France: World champions win Women's Nations League final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/news/028a-1a4aba27d661-5b0816d2dceb-1000--spain-2-0-france-world-champions-win-women-s-nations-league-/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829104142/https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/news/028a-1a4aba27d661-5b0816d2dceb-1000--spain-2-0-france-world-champions-win-women-s-nations-league-/ |archive-date=29 August 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> Na Spain ein Nations League victory be Lopez ein first senior title plus de Spanish national team. On 10 June 2025, na dem call López call up to de Spain squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2025 |title=OFFICIAL: Montse Tomé announces her squad for the European Championships in Switzerland |url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/official-montse-tome-announces-her-squad-for-the-european-championships-in-switzerland |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250613113504/https://rfef.es/en/noticias/official-montse-tome-announces-her-squad-for-the-european-championships-in-switzerland |archive-date=13 June 2025 |access-date=13 June 2025 |website=[[Royal Spanish Football Federation|RFEF]]}}</ref> a93hf35q4a4918blz4l24lu4jmcyk27 109306 109280 2026-08-09T11:45:35Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Personal life" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1367111194|Vicky López]]" 109306 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Victoria López Serrano Felix''' (; born 26 July 2006) be a Spanish professional footballer wey dey play as an attacking midfielder den a winger give Liga F club [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] den de Spain national team. López begin ein club career insyd de youth sections of Madrid CFF insyd 2015, wer she stand out as one of de best young female prospects insyd Spain. She make ein debut insyd Liga F at age 15, becoming de youngest-ever player insyd Spain ein top women's division. She later move to [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] insyd 2022, wer she break multiple club records secof ein age, she be de youngest player to debut give FC Barcelona women's team, to play insyd de Champions League give any FC Barcelona team, wey she debut den score insyd a ''Clásico'' (women's anas men's). Plus Barcelona, she win two league titles, two Supercopa de España titles, one Copa de la Reina title, den two UEFA Women's Champions League titles, as well as two Spanish second division league titles plus Barcelona ein reserve team. As part of Spain ein youth national teams since 2021, López find success plus Spain ein under-17 team, finishing runner-up insyd de Under-17 Euro insyd both 2022 den 2023, den winning de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Insyd dis competition, dem award am de Golden Ball trophy as de best player of de tournament. She make ein senior debut insyd 2024, becoming de youngest player to play give de Spain women's national football team. Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == __LEAD_SECTION__ == Insyd ein second appearance give Spain, dem win de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals. == Early life == Dem born Victoria López Serrano Felix on 26 July 2006 insyd de Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid to Jesús López Serrano Pérez den Joy Felix. Na ein poppie be Spanish wey ein be Nigerian.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neira |first=Pablo de Llano |date=1 November 2022 |title=Vicky López conquista el mundo |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302023431/https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-11-01/vicky-lopez-conquista-el-mundo.html |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=El País |language=es}}</ref> Na ein mommie be a business owner insyd López ein early kiddie time buh na she be forced to close de family business secof de 2008 financial crisis.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> López get an older bro wey she often go play football plus starting at age 4, wey as she get older, she join organised girls dema teams wey she play against girls wey be four years older dan am.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein mommie die from a brain tumour insyd 2018,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> wen na López be 11 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> As na ein mommie dey spend long periods insyd de hospital near de end of ein life, Madrid CFF ein presido den de club ein players help take López to den from training, as na ein poppie no be able to.<ref name=":0" /> As a frequent goal celebration, she often go look up den point to de sky after scoring insyd remembrance of ein mommie.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":12" /> == Club career == === Youth football === Na López ein earliest experience plus a club be playing as a centre-back insyd a 7-a-side girls' football team, C.D. Sport Villa, base insyd Vallecas.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> Around de same time wey she begin dey play insyd girls' football teams, she be approached by Alba Mellado, wsy captain Madrid CFF wey she coach sam of dema girls' youth sections.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |date=3 April 2024 |title=La història de Vicky López fins arribar al Barça: una trobada casual la va apropar al futbol professional |url=https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403193537/https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/la-historia-de-vicky-lopez-una-trobada-casual-la-va-apropar-al-futbol-professional/noticia/3285250/ |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=3Cat |language=ca}}</ref> Mellado attempt to convince López to join Madrid CFF ein youth ranks, buh na she den ein parents want to keep am on de same team plus ein paddies.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> She play at Sport Villa for half a season before ein poppie pull am out of de club, as na she no dey do well insyd school wey na she dey get into fights plus ein bro;<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> na dem no allow am to play football for half a year,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> during wich time she take up horse riding.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> After dis, López go to a summer training camp for Rayo Vallecano wer na she be coached by footballer Paloma Lázaro, wey want am to join Rayo ein youth ranks.<ref name=":3" /> She ultimately go to Madrid CFF.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> === Madrid CFF === ==== Youth, 2015–21 ==== [[File:Viky_Lopez,_Madrid_CFF_academy_in_2019_Donosti_Cup.png|thumb|López plus Madrid CFF insyd 2019]] Following a summer training camp, López plan to join Rayo Vallecano ein youth section buh na she change ein mind after she san meet Madrid CFF Mellado, on a summer holiday insyd Benidorm. Mellado be accompanied by Madrid CFF ein presido, Alfredo Ulloa, den goalkeeper, Paola Ulloa,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=28 February 2024 |title=Un viaje a los orígenes de Vicky López, la niña prodigio del fútbol: "Me tiré tres días jugando con ella en la playa para ficharla" |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185440/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/nations-league/viaje-tire-tres-dias-seguidos-20240228060649-nt.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> wey na she dey wear a Rayo shirt, wich catch López ein attention. Though López ein parents san refuse am joining de club, na dem allow Mellado to spend de next few days plus de family, bonding plus López wey she dey go thru training drills on de beach.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> López ein parents eventually agree to let am undergo trials at de club,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky López, el talento de España que algunos preferían evitar |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/es/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-quien-es-espana |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> wich she pass, joining de club at 9 years old. She enter competition at de under-10 (''benjamín'') level.<ref name=":5" /> Insyd 2019, López compete insyd de first La Liga Promesas Femenina, a tournament dem play amongst de under-12 sections of most teams insyd de Spanish first division. She score seven goals – wey dey include a hat-trick insyd de final – wey na dem name tournament MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=28 December 2022 |title=¿Qué ha pasado con LaLiga Promises femenina? |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185617/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-femenina/juega-laliga-promises-femenina-20221228145630-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> She score 60 goals insyd 17 matches during de 2020–21 youth league season.<ref name="MR">{{Cite web |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s |url=https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918143757/https://www.ng.mediareportage.com/dad-reveals-madrid-cff-goal-machine-wants-to-play-for-nigeria-despite-call-up-to-spain-u17s-3301.html |archive-date=18 September 2022 |accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> ==== Senior, 2021–22 ==== López for reach de minimum age of 15 before na she be able to debut plus Madrid CFF ein senior team.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=7 September 2021 |title=Vicky López, la perla del Madrid: de MVP en la I Liga Promises a debutar en Primera con 15 años |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref> On 5 September 2021, she cam be de youngest player to debut insyd Spain ein first division at just 15 years old wen she enter de match to replace Geyse insyd de 73rd minute against Athletic Bilbao.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref> === Barcelona === [[File:Brann_-_Barça_Femení_CG3A7799.jpg|thumb|López (right) dey prepare to take a corner kick plus Alexia Putellas (left) insyd a UEFA Women's Champions League match against Brann]] ==== 2022–23 ==== On 26 July 2022, on ein 16th birthday López join [[FC Barcelona Femení|FC Barcelona]] on a five-year contract. She start at de club primarily as a B team player wey she sanso train den sam times she play plus de first team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vicky López joins FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200351/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/2690773/vicky-lopez-joins-fc-barcelona |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Ein first appearance give de first team cam on 17 September 2022, wen na dem give am a start insyd a 2–0 home win against UD Tenerife. She cam be de youngest debutante give Barcelona ein first team insyd de professional era, at 16 years den 49 days old.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=22 December 2022 |title=Vicky López y una precocidad que pulveriza récords en el Barça |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185620/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/champions-league-femenina/vicky-lopez-precocidad-pulveriza-record-20221222105935-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> Insyd November, she cam be de youngest-ever player, male anaa female, to feature insyd a Clásico match wen Barcelona win 4–0 over Real Madrid.<ref name=":8" /> She later go on to cam be de youngest player to compete insyd de Champions League plus FC Barcelona, wey dey debut on 21 December at 16 years den 148 days old, beating Ansu Fati ein record of 16 years and 321 days old.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Gil |first=Aimara G. |date=22 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: "Montse me dijo que disfrutase la experiencia" |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/vicky-lopez-montse-me-dijo-que-disfrutase-la-experiencia-n/ |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=FC BARCELONA - Rosengård Women (7-0) - UEFA Women's Champions League - 21/12/2023 {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/match/f2412357-fc-barcelona-rosengrd-women |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> A month later on 25 January 2023, she make history by becoming de youngest goalscorer insyd Barcelona ein senior team history wen she score insyd dema 7–0 victory over Levante Las Planas insyd de league.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2023 |title=Nigeria-eligible Vicky Lopez creates unique Barça history |url=https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125184821/https://sportsration.com/nigeria-eligible-vicky-lopez-creates-unique-barca-history/ |archive-date=25 January 2023 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=SportsRation |language=en-US}}</ref> López continue to compete plus Barcelona B at de same time wey she begin to play more regularly plus de first team. She score ein first goal for Barcelona B on 5 March 2023, de first goal insyd a 3–0 win against Athletic Club B.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2023 |title=Primera Federación de Fútbol Femenino Jornada 21 05/03/2023 12:00h Athletic Club "B" 0 - 3 F.C. Barcelona |url=https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417221859/https://rfef.es/es/competiciones/primera-federacion-futfem/acta/3949183?group=753&round=65215 |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol. |language=es}}</ref><ref name="SW">{{Soccerway|accessdate=5 September 2021}}</ref> López win ein first senior title plus Barcelona on 1 May 2023, wen de club win de 2022–23 Spanish league plus a 3–0 win over Sporting Huelva. On de same day, she win ein first title with Barcelona B, wey be crowned champions of de 2022–23 Primera Federación, Spain ein second-tier women's football league.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Cootes |first=Isobel |date=1 May 2023 |title=Meet the 16yo teen prodigy Vicky Lopez making waves at Barcelona |url=https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185442/https://sport.optus.com.au/news/all/os57254/ligaf-16yo-spanish-teen-prodigy-vicky-lopez-wins-two-titles-with-barcelona |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=sport.optus.com.au}}</ref> ==== 2023–24 ==== Insyd de 2023–24 season, López break anoda one of Ansu Fati ein records by becoming de youngest player to score a goal insyd El Clásico, wich she accomplish at 17 years den 116 days.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Vicky López, youngest ever El Clásico goalscorer |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3789674/vicky-lopez-youngest-ever-el-clasico-goalscorer |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd October 2023, she be included insyd de 10-women list of finalists for ''Tuttosport'' ein European Golden Girl award alongside three of ein Barcelona teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=European Golden Boy 2023: svelati i 25 finalisti in corsa per l'Absolute Best |url=https://tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013121052/https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/10/12-114791965/european_golden_boy_2023_svelati_i_25_finalisti_in_corsa_per_l_absolute_best |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Tuttosport]] |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=Salma Paralluelo, Vicky López y Linda Caicedo, candidatas al Golden Girl |url=https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013043242/https://as.com/futbol/femenino/salma-paralluelo-vicky-lopez-y-linda-caicedo-candidatas-al-golden-girl-n/ |archive-date=13 October 2023 |access-date=14 October 2023 |website=[[Diario AS]] |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2023 |title=Four from FC Barcelona among Golden Girl finalists |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3737072/four-from-fc-barcelona-among-golden-girl-finalists |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FC Barcelona]] |language=en}}</ref> López make chaw appearances for de first team during de 2023–24 season insyd wich dem win a quadruple, consolidating de promise she show ein appearances de previous season wey she cam be reliable insyd de squad.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2024-05-30 |title=El 1x1 de una temporada perfecta |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902184943/https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |archive-date=2 September 2024 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> == International career == === Youth === López compete insyd multiple youth tournaments plus Spain's under-17 national team, wey dey include both de 2022 den 2023 U-17 Euro den de 2022 U-17 World Cup, de latter of wich she win.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Lopez, Bender and Fuente scoop up Golden awards |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206091551/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Insyd de 2022 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, Spain fini as runners-up after losing de final on penalties to Germany. López provide de assist give Spain ein equaliser insyd de final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany 2-2 Spain (3-2 pens): Women's U17 EURO final decided by penalties drama {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0275-15271cb5ca66-87a0e50a69a6-1000--germany-2-2-spain-3-2-pens-women-s-u17-euro-final-decide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0275-15271cb5ca66-87a0e50a69a6-1000--germany-2-2-spain-3-2-pens-women-s-u17-euro-final-decide/ |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> buh she miss de fifth penalty insyd de shoot-out.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany seize European crown, France complete India-bound trio |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/germany-spain-france-qualify-for-fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-india-2022 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |date=15 May 2022 |title=Germany-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-17 2022 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034750--germany-vs-spain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425082022/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034750--germany-vs-spain/ |archive-date=25 April 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> During de tournament she score one goal, insyd a 4–0 win over Norway insyd de group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=3 May 2022 |title=Norway-Spain {{!}} Women's Under-17 2022 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034739--norway-vs-spain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615022911/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2034739--norway-vs-spain/ |archive-date=15 June 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> De result qualify Spain U-17 for de 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as one of de favourites, a tournament dem win. López play insyd each of Spain ein group stage matches,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martín |first=Paula |date=12 October 2022 |title=Jone da la primera victoria del Mundial Sub'17 a España |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-femenino/seleccion/2022/10/12/6346e811ca4741c95f8b45af.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-femenino/seleccion/2022/10/12/6346e811ca4741c95f8b45af.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=MARCA |language=es}}</ref> wey she assist Spain ein only goal insyd dema final group stage match, a 1–0 win over China.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2022 |title=FIFAPlus Match Centre |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/516/283693/283694/400248525 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930223440/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/516/283693/283694/400248525 |archive-date=30 September 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Finishing second insyd dema group behind Colombia, Spain get an unfavourable draw wey she play dema quarterfinal against Japan; López score both of Spain ein late goals insyd a 2–1 comeback victory to progress,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riquelme |first=Sandra |date=22 October 2022 |title=Una Vicky de dibujos animados... y a semifinales |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-dibujos-animados-mete-espana-20221022184109-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-dibujos-animados-mete-espana-20221022184109-nt.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lopes|first=Flavio|date=23 October 2022|title=Vicky Lopez turns it around for Spain with two late goals against Japan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/vicky-lopez-turns-it-around-for-spain-with-two-late-goals-against-japan/articleshow/95039024.cms|access-date=27 March 2024|work=The Times of India|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/vicky-lopez-turns-it-around-for-spain-with-two-late-goals-against-japan/articleshow/95039024.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ein only goals insyd de tournament.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=2022-10-31 |title=Linda Caicedo to Vicky Lopez, standout players of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37633406/fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-2022-best-players-vicky-lopez-linda-caicedo-aline-onyeka-gamero-loreen-bender-opeyemi-ajakaye |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629172617/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37633406/fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-2022-best-players-vicky-lopez-linda-caicedo-aline-onyeka-gamero-loreen-bender-opeyemi-ajakaye |archive-date=29 June 2023 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Spain defeat Germany insyd dema semi-final den Colombia insyd de final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pansare |first=Rajesh |date=30 October 2022 |title=Spain edge past Colombia to retain U-17 Women's World Cup |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/holders-spain-win-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-101667148965778.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/holders-spain-win-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-101667148965778.html |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> wey dem award López award de Golden Ball as de tournament ein best player.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 March 2024 |title=Vicky Lopez: Spain prodigy with the world at her feet |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/olympicgames/paris2024/articles/vicky-lopez-spain-prodigy-world-profile-olympics |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Lopez, Bender and Fuente scoop up Golden awards |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206091551/https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/lopez-bender-fuente-golden-awards-u17-world-cup-india-2022 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[FIFA]]}}</ref> Asked about de victory afterwards, López reflect say na de U-17 World Cup be "de lowest level title"; ESPN opine say na dis be a sign of both López ein ambition den ein familiarity plus de game ein elite, as she already train plus de first team of Barcelona, dem consider de best team insyd de world.<ref name=":13" /> Though she no get a prolific goalscoring tournament, na ein brace against Japan be significant, wey ein game play be said by ESPN to be important give Spain to control possession. De website note say "''whenever Spain were in any real trouble, they often just gave her the ball."''<ref name=":13" /> Insyd de final year before she begin dey get called up to Spain ein senior national team, she compete plus Spain at de 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship. López get a much more prolific tournament dem compare to ein previous Under-17 Euros campaign, scoring insyd de group stage, de semifinal, den de final. She score both goals insyd Spain ein 2–0 victory against Germany insyd dema opening match of de group stage, de first of wich be de fastest goal dem score insyd Under-17 Women's Euro history.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last= |date=30 May 2023 |title=Spain's Vicky López named 2023 Women's U17 EURO Player of the Tournament {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18235030e435-e68a1d3e7e12-1000--spain-s-vicky-lopez-named-2023-women-s-u17-euro-player-of/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203050504/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18235030e435-e68a1d3e7e12-1000--spain-s-vicky-lopez-named-2023-women-s-u17-euro-player-of/ |archive-date=3 December 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> Spain fini first insyd dema group wey dem reach de semi-final against England, wer she score Spain ein first goal insyd a 3–1 victory, helping advance dem to dema second consecutive U-17 Euro final.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=23 May 2023 |title=Spain-England {{!}} Women's Under-17 2023 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2037872--spain-vs-england/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910105927/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2037872--spain-vs-england/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=23 May 2023|title=Spain see off England to set up U17 final with France|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65690232|access-date=27 March 2024|work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|archive-date=27 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327200349/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65690232|url-status=live}}</ref> Dem meet France insyd de final, wey ''Les Bleues'' hold a 3–0 lead over Spain by de 78th minute, wey López concede de penalty wey lead to France ein third goal. She then immediately score two goals within two minutes, buh na Spain be unable to overturn dema 0–3 deficit wey dem fini de match plus a 2–3 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=26 May 2023 |title=Spain 2-3 France: First French title after Women's U17 EURO final thriller {{!}} Women's Under-17 |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226183710/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/ |archive-date=26 February 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> In total, she score 5 goals wey na she be de joint-top goalscorer of de tournament alongside French players Liana Joseph den Maeline Mendy. She earn de Player of de Tournament award for ein performances.<ref name=":9" /> === Senior === As López be born to a Spanish poppie den a Nigerian mommie, she be eligible to represent both Spain den Nigeria at international level. According to ein poppie, na she be pursued by de Royal Spanish Football Federation since na she be young, wey dem never be contacted by de Nigeria Football Federation, though López einself mention ein affection give de Nigerian team den (before she cam be cap-tied to Spain) suggest she fi play give dem to honour ein mommie.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=7 September 2021 |title=Vicky López, la perla del Madrid: de MVP en la I Liga Promises a debutar en Primera con 15 años |url=https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://as.com/futbol/2021/09/07/femenino/1631044693_090084.html |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Diario AS |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2023 |title=Spanish-born Nigerian Vicky Lopez shares love for Nigeria |url=https://post.news/@/SportsBrief/2YPB67LWrkAY3YPhcTH4uPWDXsq |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://post.news/@/SportsBrief/2YPB67LWrkAY3YPhcTH4uPWDXsq |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=Post News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Emmanuel |first=Ifeanyi |title=Dad reveals Madrid CFF goal machine wants to play for Nigeria despite call-up to Spain U17s {{!}} All Nigeria Soccer |url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40132 |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=www.allnigeriasoccer.com}}</ref> López make ein senior Spain debut at de 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals, aged 17. She receive ein call-up to de squad insyd February 2024, to play insyd de playoff stages of de 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League A.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Concejo |first=Edurne |date=24 February 2024 |title=Vicky López, un talento precoz |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185616/https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol-femenino/20240224/9527588/vicky-lopez-talento-precoz.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=La Vanguardia |language=es}}</ref> She win ein first cap insyd de semi-final, subbing on for Jenni Hermoso insyd a 3–0 win over de Netherlands,<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=Vicky López makes her debut in a historic match {{!}} www.rfef.es/en |url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/vicky-lopez-makes-her-debut-in-a-historic-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://rfef.es/en/noticias/vicky-lopez-makes-her-debut-in-a-historic-match |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol |language=en}}</ref> becoming de youngest player to debut give de Spain women's team, at 17 years, 6 months, den 27 days.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=25 February 2024 |title=Vicky López: ha nacido una estrella |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/seleccion/femenino/vicky-lopez-nacido-estrella-98636377 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326185439/https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/seleccion/femenino/vicky-lopez-nacido-estrella-98636377 |archive-date=26 March 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=www.sport.es |language=es}}</ref> Spain ein victory qualify dem for de 2024 Olympics, de first Olympic qualification insyd dema history.<ref name=":11" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=23 February 2024|title=Spain reach Olympics with Women's Nations League win over Netherlands|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/23/spain-reach-olympics-with-womens-nations-league-win-over-netherlands|access-date=4 April 2024|work=The Guardian|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Spain go on to win de Nations League final against France, wen López san replace Hermoso late insyd de match.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=28 February 2024 |title=Spain 2-0 France: World champions win Women's Nations League final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/news/028a-1a4aba27d661-5b0816d2dceb-1000--spain-2-0-france-world-champions-win-women-s-nations-league-/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829104142/https://www.uefa.com/womensnationsleague/news/028a-1a4aba27d661-5b0816d2dceb-1000--spain-2-0-france-world-champions-win-women-s-nations-league-/ |archive-date=29 August 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=[[UEFA]] |language=en}}</ref> Na Spain ein Nations League victory be Lopez ein first senior title plus de Spanish national team. On 10 June 2025, na dem call López call up to de Spain squad for de UEFA Women's Euro 2025.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2025 |title=OFFICIAL: Montse Tomé announces her squad for the European Championships in Switzerland |url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/official-montse-tome-announces-her-squad-for-the-european-championships-in-switzerland |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250613113504/https://rfef.es/en/noticias/official-montse-tome-announces-her-squad-for-the-european-championships-in-switzerland |archive-date=13 June 2025 |access-date=13 June 2025 |website=[[Royal Spanish Football Federation|RFEF]]}}</ref> == Personal life == As of 2023, López get a hidden passion for horse riding wey she dey plete ein ''Bachillerato científico''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jiménez |first=Mayca |date=18 February 2023 |title=La Vicky López más personal: la hípica, sus apodos 'olvidados' y el fútbol como refugio |url=https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325185618/https://www.relevo.com/futbol/vicky-lopez-personal-hipica-apodo-20230218180412-nt.html |archive-date=25 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024 |website=Relevo |language=es}}</ref> 986q2cm6mgqalyqmo6k9yr67c3efxyj 0 29255 109290 109214 2026-08-08T23:02:00Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109290 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''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>{{Cite web |last=Marsden |first=Sam |date=29 May 2026 |title=What next for UWCL winners Barcelona after Putellas and others depart? |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48908119/what-next-uwcl-winners-barcelona-putellas-others-depart |access-date=8 August 2026 |website=ESPN}}</ref> == International career == Cámara dey play often as a central defender give de Spain youth teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozano |first=Raúl Zambrano |date=2025-12-16 |title=From the humblest neighborhood of Sabadell, on the right wing of Barça |url=https://en.ara.cat/sports/from-the-humblest-neighborhood-of-sabadell-the-right-wing-of-barca_130_5593857.html |access-date=2026-08-08 |website=Ara in English |language=en}}</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> == References == <references /> == External links == k955yrhxriwqdw6ole7adkbniea972l 109291 109290 2026-08-08T23:03:16Z DaSupremo 9 /* Honours */ Improve article 109291 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''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>{{Cite web |last=Marsden |first=Sam |date=29 May 2026 |title=What next for UWCL winners Barcelona after Putellas and others depart? |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48908119/what-next-uwcl-winners-barcelona-putellas-others-depart |access-date=8 August 2026 |website=ESPN}}</ref> == International career == Cámara dey play often as a central defender give de Spain youth teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozano |first=Raúl Zambrano |date=2025-12-16 |title=From the humblest neighborhood of Sabadell, on the right wing of Barça |url=https://en.ara.cat/sports/from-the-humblest-neighborhood-of-sabadell-the-right-wing-of-barca_130_5593857.html |access-date=2026-08-08 |website=Ara in English |language=en}}</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> ==Honours== '''Barcelona''' * [[Liga F]]: [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |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 |website=espn.com |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=22 April 2026}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|Copa de la Reina]]: [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |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 |website=espn.co.uk |access-date=17 May 2026 |language=en |date=17 May 2026}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina|Supercopa de España]]: [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sixth Super Cup for FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4438624/sixth-super-cup-for-fc-barcelona |publisher=FC Barcelona Femení |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * [[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]] runner-up: [[2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Spain 2-3 France: First French title after Women's U17 EURO final thriller|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/|website=[[UEFA]]|date=26 May 2023|access-date=26 December 2023|archive-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226183710/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Spain U19''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]]: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2024]], [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |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/ |website=uefa.com |access-date=28 June 2025 |language=en |date=27 June 2025}}</ref> '''Individual''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|website=[[UEFA]]|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18231848e029-456bddff2e2d-1000--2023-women-s-u17-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|title=2023 Women's Under-17 EURO Team of the Tournament|date=30 May 2023|access-date=3 January 2024|archive-date=3 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103072922/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18231848e029-456bddff2e2d-1000--2023-women-s-u17-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|url-status=live}}</ref> * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2024]],<ref>{{cite web|website=[[UEFA]]|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/028f-1b7d99516bac-58241c3e4d09-1000--2024-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|title=2024 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament|date=30 July 2024|access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref> [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |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.com |access-date=30 June 2025 |language=en |date=30 June 2025}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == fzrpvzkyvyxeth4mpd2dlig72pc44xc 109292 109291 2026-08-08T23:05:16Z DaSupremo 9 Improve article 109292 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Databox}} '''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>{{Cite web |last=Marsden |first=Sam |date=29 May 2026 |title=What next for UWCL winners Barcelona after Putellas and others depart? |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48908119/what-next-uwcl-winners-barcelona-putellas-others-depart |access-date=8 August 2026 |website=ESPN}}</ref> == International career == Cámara dey play often as a central defender give de Spain youth teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozano |first=Raúl Zambrano |date=2025-12-16 |title=From the humblest neighborhood of Sabadell, on the right wing of Barça |url=https://en.ara.cat/sports/from-the-humblest-neighborhood-of-sabadell-the-right-wing-of-barca_130_5593857.html |access-date=2026-08-08 |website=Ara in English |language=en}}</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> ==Honours== '''Barcelona''' * [[Liga F]]: [[2025–26 Liga F|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |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 |website=espn.com |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=22 April 2026}}</ref> * [[Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|Copa de la Reina]]: [[2025–26 Copa de la Reina de Fútbol|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marsden |first1=Sam |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 |website=espn.co.uk |access-date=17 May 2026 |language=en |date=17 May 2026}}</ref> * [[Supercopa de España Femenina|Supercopa de España]]: [[2025–26 Supercopa de España Femenina|2025–26]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sixth Super Cup for FC Barcelona |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4438624/sixth-super-cup-for-fc-barcelona |publisher=FC Barcelona Femení |access-date=22 April 2026 |language=en |date=24 January 2026}}</ref> * [[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]] runner-up: [[2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Spain 2-3 France: First French title after Women's U17 EURO final thriller|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/|website=[[UEFA]]|date=26 May 2023|access-date=26 December 2023|archive-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226183710/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-181b495983b5-665fd3f25117-1000--spain-2-3-france-first-french-title-after-women-s-u17-euro/|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Spain U19''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]]: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2024]], [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |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/ |website=uefa.com |access-date=28 June 2025 |language=en |date=27 June 2025}}</ref> '''Individual''' * [[UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|website=[[UEFA]]|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18231848e029-456bddff2e2d-1000--2023-women-s-u17-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|title=2023 Women's Under-17 EURO Team of the Tournament|date=30 May 2023|access-date=3 January 2024|archive-date=3 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103072922/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/news/0281-18231848e029-456bddff2e2d-1000--2023-women-s-u17-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|url-status=live}}</ref> * [[UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship]] Team of the Tournament: [[2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2024]],<ref>{{cite web|website=[[UEFA]]|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder19/news/028f-1b7d99516bac-58241c3e4d09-1000--2024-women-s-under-19-euro-team-of-the-tournament/|title=2024 Women's Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament|date=30 July 2024|access-date=29 June 2025}}</ref> [[2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship#Team of the Tournament|2025]]<ref>{{cite web |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.com |access-date=30 June 2025 |language=en |date=30 June 2025}}</ref> == References == <references /> == External links == {{Commons}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Camara, Aicha}} [[Category:2006 births]] [[Category:Human]] [[Category:Women's association football full-backs]] [[Category:Sportspeople wey komot Sabadell]] [[Category:Spanish women's footballers]] [[Category:Spain women's youth international footballers]] [[Category:FC Barcelona Femení players]] [[Category:Liga F players]] [[Category:21st-century Spanish sportswomen]] [[Category:Spanish people of Guinean descent]] [[Category:Sportspeople of Guinean descent]] [[Category:UEFA Women's Champions League–winning players]] ix1lrg9ogtbuy2isj2rk51dfnyin1sq 0 29279 109277 109215 2026-08-08T20:32:38Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Early life" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1365971668|Tyler McCamey]]" 109277 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. == Early life == Growing up insyd Atlanta, McCamey play club soccer for Tophat, wey dey serve as team captain, insyd both de DA den de ECNL.<ref name="Prin">{{cite web |title=Tyler McCamey |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/tyler-mccamey/22249 |access-date=2025-08-01 |publisher=[[Princeton Tigers]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012070413/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|title=U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy East Conf. September Recap|website=SoccerWire|date=2017-10-06|archive-date=2017-10-12}}</ref> She commit to play college soccer at Princeton University during ein junior year at de Westminster Schools.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/recruiting-roundup:-jan-28-feb-3_aid45774|title=Recruiting Roundup: Jan. 28-Feb. 3|date=January 28, 2019|last=Shealer|first=Sheldon|website=[[TopDrawerSoccer]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> 036n6vglfse0u9oiy19s7dtxy7auu27 109278 109277 2026-08-08T20:37:59Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "College career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1365971668|Tyler McCamey]]" 109278 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. == Early life == Growing up insyd Atlanta, McCamey play club soccer for Tophat, wey dey serve as team captain, insyd both de DA den de ECNL.<ref name="Prin">{{cite web |title=Tyler McCamey |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/tyler-mccamey/22249 |access-date=2025-08-01 |publisher=[[Princeton Tigers]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012070413/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|title=U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy East Conf. September Recap|website=SoccerWire|date=2017-10-06|archive-date=2017-10-12}}</ref> She commit to play college soccer at Princeton University during ein junior year at de Westminster Schools.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/recruiting-roundup:-jan-28-feb-3_aid45774|title=Recruiting Roundup: Jan. 28-Feb. 3|date=January 28, 2019|last=Shealer|first=Sheldon|website=[[TopDrawerSoccer]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> == College career == After dem cancel de 2020 season secof de [[COVID-19]] pandemic, McCamey mostly be a backup insyd ein freshman season insyd 2021, wey dey make three starts for de Princeton Tigers.<ref name="Prin">{{cite web |title=Tyler McCamey |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/tyler-mccamey/22249 |access-date=2025-08-01 |publisher=[[Princeton Tigers]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2021/08/25/after-losing-2020-campaign-to-covid-concerns-pu-womens-soccer-primed-to-kick-off-fall-season/|title=After Losing 2020 Campaign to COVID Concerns, PU Women's Soccer Primed to Kick Off Fall Season|last=Alden|first=Bill|date=2021-08-25|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She share goalkeeping duties as a sophomore, wey she play 70% of de minutes, plus 2 solo shutouts (8 total) insyd 15 games.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2023/08/23/tiger-womens-soccer-bringing-hunger-into-fall-motivated-to-earn-spot-in-1st-ever-ivy-tournament/|title=Tiger Women's Soccer Bringing Hunger Into Fall, Motivated to Earn Spot in 1st-Ever Ivy Tournament|last=Feil|first=Justin|date=2023-08-23|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She start all 19 games insyd ein junior year insyd 2023, wey dey keep 6 clean sheets (7 total) wey dey include insyd both games at de NCAA tournament, wey dey loose insyd de second round on penalties.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2023/11/15/hiltunen-gets-lone-tally-goalie-mccamey-posts-shutout-as-pu-womens-soccer-tops-michigan-in-ncaa-opener/|title=Hiltunen Gets Lone Tally, Goalie McCamey Posts Shutout As PU Women's Soccer Tops Michigan in NCAA Opener|date=2023-11-15|last=Feil|first=Justin|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She co-captain Princeton plus Heather MacNab insyd ein senior year insyd 2024, wey dey lead de team to de Ivy League regular-season den tournament titles. She post 8 solo clean sheets insyd 17 games, plus 0.65 goals against average, dem name first-team All-Ivy.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2024/09/18/pu-womens-soccer-edged-1-0-by-georgetown-as-goalie-mccamey-keeps-tigers-in-the-game/|title=PU Women's Soccer Edged 1-0 by Georgetown As Goalie McCamey Keeps Tigers in the Game|date=2024-09-18|last=Alden|first=Bill|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> d6ke1pmccpx8p3yi33wjdha3i957qsj 109304 109278 2026-08-09T11:14:01Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Club career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1365971668|Tyler McCamey]]" 109304 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. == Early life == Growing up insyd Atlanta, McCamey play club soccer for Tophat, wey dey serve as team captain, insyd both de DA den de ECNL.<ref name="Prin">{{cite web |title=Tyler McCamey |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/tyler-mccamey/22249 |access-date=2025-08-01 |publisher=[[Princeton Tigers]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012070413/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/clubs/youth-girls/u-s-soccer-girls-development-academy-east-conf-september-recap/|title=U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy East Conf. September Recap|website=SoccerWire|date=2017-10-06|archive-date=2017-10-12}}</ref> She commit to play college soccer at Princeton University during ein junior year at de Westminster Schools.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/recruiting-roundup:-jan-28-feb-3_aid45774|title=Recruiting Roundup: Jan. 28-Feb. 3|date=January 28, 2019|last=Shealer|first=Sheldon|website=[[TopDrawerSoccer]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> == College career == After dem cancel de 2020 season secof de [[COVID-19]] pandemic, McCamey mostly be a backup insyd ein freshman season insyd 2021, wey dey make three starts for de Princeton Tigers.<ref name="Prin">{{cite web |title=Tyler McCamey |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/tyler-mccamey/22249 |access-date=2025-08-01 |publisher=[[Princeton Tigers]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2021/08/25/after-losing-2020-campaign-to-covid-concerns-pu-womens-soccer-primed-to-kick-off-fall-season/|title=After Losing 2020 Campaign to COVID Concerns, PU Women's Soccer Primed to Kick Off Fall Season|last=Alden|first=Bill|date=2021-08-25|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She share goalkeeping duties as a sophomore, wey she play 70% of de minutes, plus 2 solo shutouts (8 total) insyd 15 games.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2023/08/23/tiger-womens-soccer-bringing-hunger-into-fall-motivated-to-earn-spot-in-1st-ever-ivy-tournament/|title=Tiger Women's Soccer Bringing Hunger Into Fall, Motivated to Earn Spot in 1st-Ever Ivy Tournament|last=Feil|first=Justin|date=2023-08-23|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She start all 19 games insyd ein junior year insyd 2023, wey dey keep 6 clean sheets (7 total) wey dey include insyd both games at de NCAA tournament, wey dey loose insyd de second round on penalties.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2023/11/15/hiltunen-gets-lone-tally-goalie-mccamey-posts-shutout-as-pu-womens-soccer-tops-michigan-in-ncaa-opener/|title=Hiltunen Gets Lone Tally, Goalie McCamey Posts Shutout As PU Women's Soccer Tops Michigan in NCAA Opener|date=2023-11-15|last=Feil|first=Justin|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> She co-captain Princeton plus Heather MacNab insyd ein senior year insyd 2024, wey dey lead de team to de Ivy League regular-season den tournament titles. She post 8 solo clean sheets insyd 17 games, plus 0.65 goals against average, dem name first-team All-Ivy.<ref name="Prin" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towntopics.com/2024/09/18/pu-womens-soccer-edged-1-0-by-georgetown-as-goalie-mccamey-keeps-tigers-in-the-game/|title=PU Women's Soccer Edged 1-0 by Georgetown As Goalie McCamey Keeps Tigers in the Game|date=2024-09-18|last=Alden|first=Bill|newspaper=[[Town Topics (newspaper)|Town Topics]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> == Club career == === Gotham FC den Kansas City Current === [[File:Tyler_McCamey_SD_Gotham5.16-011_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|McCamey plus Gotham FC insyd 2025]] While she dey plete ein undergraduate studies insyd de spring of 2025, McCamey begin ein professional career unexpectedly early wen de National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) ein Gotham FC reach out insyd April: Ann-Katrin Berger need a backup after injuries to Shelby Hogan den Ryan Campbell.<ref name="D25">{{cite news|url=https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/04/princeton-sports-news-womens-soccer-tyler-mccamey-gotham-fc-short-term-deal|title='An obvious yes': Senior goalkeeper Tyler McCamey joins Gotham FC on short-term deal|last=Eshaghpour-Silberman|first=Leila|date=2025-04-29|newspaper=[[The Daily Princetonian]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> On April 17, Gotham FC sign McCamey den recently retired Michelle Betos, de club ein assistant goalkeeping coach, to short-term injury replacement contracts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2025/04/18/from-coach-to-player-again-betos-pressed-into-service-after-spate-of-gotham-gk-injuries/|title=From Coach to Player Again: Betos pressed into service after spate of Gotham FC GK injuries|last=Lewis|first=Michael|date=2025-04-18|website=Front Row Soccer|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> Na McCamey be on de bench for two league games den two games at de CONCACAF W Champions Cup (wich Gotham win) before departing de club insyd June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gothamfc.com/news/gotham-fc-announces-roster-updates-ahead-of-free-agency-window|title=Gotham FC Announces Roster Updates Ahead of Free Agency Window|date=2025-06-30|publisher=[[Gotham FC]]|access-date=2025-08-01}}</ref> Insyd July, she train plus de North Carolina Courage for three weeks.<ref name="3R26">{{cite news|url=https://3rddegree.net/three-roads-to-fair-park-tyler-mccamey|title=Three Roads to Fair Park: Tyler McCamey|date=2026-01-30|website=3rd Degree|last=McGowan|first=Dennis|access-date=2026-01-31}}</ref> On September 5, 2025, de Kansas City Current announce say dem that sign McCamey for de remainder of de season after an injury to third-string rookie Clare Gagne.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/match-preview-kansas-city-current-opens-september-slate-on-t|title=Match Preview: Kansas City Current Opens September Slate on the Road at Bay FC|date=2025-09-05|publisher=[[Kansas City Current]]|access-date=2025-09-05}}</ref> She make no competitive appearances as de Current win de NWSL Shield, buh na she impress at de World Sevens Football invitational tournament insyd December, saving two penalty kicks at de seven-a-side competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/w7f-match-report-kansas-city-current-concludes-world-sevens-football-tournament|title=W7F Match Report: Kansas City Current Concludes World Sevens Football Tournament|date=2025-12-06|publisher=[[Kansas City Current]]|access-date=2026-01-20}}</ref> === Dallas Trinity === On January 20, 2026, de Dallas Trinity announce say McCamey sign plus de club for de spring portion of de USL Super League season,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/dallas-trinity-fc/dallas-trinity-new-coach-nathan-thackeray/287-5d2b2add-3599-4ab3-9687-7bf14269d2c9|title=Dallas Trinity FC announces new head coach, 3 new players ahead of Spring schedule|last=Livengood|first=Paul|date=2026-01-20|publisher=[[WFAA]]|access-date=2026-01-20}}</ref> reuniting plus former North Carolina Courage coach Nathan Thackeray.<ref name="3R26">{{cite news|url=https://3rddegree.net/three-roads-to-fair-park-tyler-mccamey|title=Three Roads to Fair Park: Tyler McCamey|date=2026-01-30|website=3rd Degree|last=McGowan|first=Dennis|access-date=2026-01-31}}</ref> She win de starting job over Samantha Estrada wey she make ein professional debut later dat month insyd a 1–1 draw plus Brooklyn FC.<ref name="FS">{{Flashscore}}</ref> De following game, she keep almost 80 scoreless minutes insyd a 4–0 win over Fort Lauderdale United, buh na she injure toward de end of de game.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://3rddegree.net/dallas-trinity-dismantles-fort-lauderdale-united-4-0-in-thackerays-1st-road-game|title=Dallas Trinity dismantles Fort Lauderdale United 4-0 in Thackeray's 1st road game|last=McGowan|first=Dennis|date=2026-02-07|website=3rd Degree|access-date=2026-05-25}}</ref> On March 8, she keep ein first clean sheet insyd ein fourth appearance, wey she earn a 1–0 win over eventual Players' Shield champions Lexington SC.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/2026/03/08/heather-stainbrooks-late-goal-lifts-dallas-trinity-fc-to-win-over-lexington-sc/|title=Heather Stainbrook's late goal lifts Dallas Trinity FC to win over Lexington SC|date=2026-03-08|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|access-date=2026-05-25}}</ref> On May 16, she help Dallas to a playoff-clinching 4–0 win over Fort Lauderdale United on de final day of de season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/article/dallas-trinity-fort-lauderdale-united-playoff-spot-22259876.php|title=Dallas Trinity FC dominates Fort Lauderdale United FC in regular-season finale to book playoff spot|date=2026-05-16|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|access-date=2026-05-17}}</ref> Despite joining insyd de winter break, she rank fifth insyd de league in total saves while posting three shutouts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stats |url=https://www.gainbridgesuperleague.com/statistics/ |access-date=2026-05-25 |publisher=[[USL Super League]]}}</ref> Insyd de playoffs, de Trinity loose 2–0 to Lexington SC insyd de semifinals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/article/dallas-trinity-fc-falls-lexington-sc-playoffs-22272234.php|title=Dallas Trinity FC can't break through, falls to Lexington SC in the playoffs to end season|date=2026-05-23|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning-News]]|access-date=2026-05-24}}</ref> === Barcelona === On July 25, 2026, na dem announce say McCamey sign a two-year deal plus Spanish powerhouse [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]], joining a goalkeeping pool wey include [[Cata Coll]] den [[Gemma Font]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4546274/barca-femeni-bring-in-tyler-mccamey/amp|title=Barça Femení bring in Tyler McCamey|date=2026-07-25|publisher=[[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]]|access-date=2026-07-25}}</ref> cls3rja86gq7t6c7vrms6sezqbj2mh2 0 29280 109281 109216 2026-08-08T21:22:23Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Early life" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1368014038|Renee van Asten]]" 109281 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. == Early life == Na dem born van Asten insyd ''De Ronde Venen'' wey she grow up insyd de town of Mijdrecht as de youngest of five siblings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=20 May 2025 |title=Ajax contracteert Renee van Asten en Xanne Kip |url=https://www.amsterdamsdagblad.nl/sport/ajax-contracteert-renee-van-asten-en-xanne-kip |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Amsterdamsdagblad |language=nl}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Choosing Ajax over Harvard University: Renee van Asten's decision |url=https://www.ajax.nl/articles/choosing-ajax-over-harvard-university-renee-van-astens-decision |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Ajax |language=en-US}}</ref> Originally put into dance lessons by ein parents, van Asten start dey play she join ein two older bros by switching to football around de age of 6.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Margarittha |first=Misha |date=27 March 2026 |title=Renee (19) is profvoetbalster bij Ajax: 'Ik vergelijk me niet met anderen, wel met mezelf uit het verleden' |url=https://www.linda.nl/meiden/werk-geld/meiden-aan-de-macht/renee-van-asten-ajax-inner-power/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Linda |language=nl}}</ref> She play multiple years give local club CSW Wilnis before moving to a boys' team later on. While at Wilnis, van Asten win a Dutch 4-a-side street football championship at 9 years old.<ref name=":1" /> Insyd 2022, van Asten join AFC Ajax ein academy at de under-16 level.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=20 May 2025 |title=Ajax contracteert Renee van Asten en Xanne Kip |url=https://www.amsterdamsdagblad.nl/sport/ajax-contracteert-renee-van-asten-en-xanne-kip |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Amsterdamsdagblad |language=nl}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Margarittha |first=Misha |date=27 March 2026 |title=Renee (19) is profvoetbalster bij Ajax: 'Ik vergelijk me niet met anderen, wel met mezelf uit het verleden' |url=https://www.linda.nl/meiden/werk-geld/meiden-aan-de-macht/renee-van-asten-ajax-inner-power/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Linda |language=nl}}</ref> Over de next few years, she ascend thru de U16 ranks before earning a spot on Ajax ein under-19 talent team.<ref name=":2" /> Insyd 2024, she help de talent team win de youth KNVB Cup title, scoring a goal insyd Ajax ein championship victory over FC Eindhoven.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajax Vrouwen Talententeam wint KNVB Beker |url=https://www.ajax.nl/artikelen/ajax-talententeam-wint-knvb-beker |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Ajax |language=nl-NL}}</ref> Dem sanso recruit van Asten by Harvard University insyd de [[United States]], buh na she choose to stay plus Ajax as opposed to playing college soccer give de Crimson.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Choosing Ajax over Harvard University: Renee van Asten's decision |url=https://www.ajax.nl/articles/choosing-ajax-over-harvard-university-renee-van-astens-decision |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Ajax |language=en-US}}</ref> dn95wt44jf3byrprjm7p9d4sifmp00y 0 29281 109257 109217 2026-08-08T12:44:10Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Early and personal life" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1366261365|Martina Fernández]]" 109257 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. Plus Barcelona, Fernández win de Spanish league multiple times, wey dey include as part of dema continental quadruple insyd 2023–24. == Early den personal life == Na dem born Martina Fernández Vila on 1 October 2004 wey she be from Ordis insyd de Province of Girona, Catalonia.<ref name="BarcelonaJugadorsProfile">{{cite web |title=Martina Fernández stats {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/player/3031-martina-martina-fernandez |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=FCB Jugadors}}</ref> She grow up near to ein maternal grandparents, plus whom she dey maintain a close relationship.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> She begin dey study biomedicine buh, insyd 2023, she stop dey pursue dis as a career to focus on football. As of 2024, she continue part-time study at a biomedical laboratory.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> 361nuagsh08fwftlizt5e5v79i4dcra 109279 109257 2026-08-08T20:38:51Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "Club career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1366261365|Martina Fernández]]" 109279 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. Plus Barcelona, Fernández win de Spanish league multiple times, wey dey include as part of dema continental quadruple insyd 2023–24. == Early den personal life == Na dem born Martina Fernández Vila on 1 October 2004 wey she be from Ordis insyd de Province of Girona, Catalonia.<ref name="BarcelonaJugadorsProfile">{{cite web |title=Martina Fernández stats {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/player/3031-martina-martina-fernandez |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=FCB Jugadors}}</ref> She grow up near to ein maternal grandparents, plus whom she dey maintain a close relationship.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> She begin dey study biomedicine buh, insyd 2023, she stop dey pursue dis as a career to focus on football. As of 2024, she continue part-time study at a biomedical laboratory.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> == Club career == === Borrassà den Girona === Na Fernández ein first sport be tennis, buh she tell ein mommie say she prefer football; ein mommie look for ways to enable dis wey she go to de football club insyd de next town, Borrassà. Though na de girls dema team be fully subscribed, de coach allow Fernández to take part insyd a trial session plus de boys dema team at ein mommie ein insistence: after three sessions, de coach promise to sign am. She spend three years at Borrassà before she sign give Girona FC Femení B.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> At Girona, she play plus de second team (dem consider ein youth cadet team, generally 19-year-olds) from de start, rather dan age group teams, wey she stay for two seasons.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> === Barcelona === ==== Youth ==== Fernández join [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] insyd de women's youth section insyd 2018. Insyd ein first year plus de club she stay plus ein family insyd de province of Girona, over {{convert|150|km|miles}} from Barcelona, wey she travel plus oda players to train. She often dey ignore de toll dis take, ein family then ask say she be supported to live at a school insyd Barcelona; after half a season of dis situation, de [[COVID-19]] pandemic force am back to Ordís. Fernández move back go Barcelona later insyd de year plus ein older sisto. Wen de club open Oriol Tort Training Centre, wey dey include a girls' student dormitory as part of La Masia, insyd 2021, dem give one of de nine places to Fernández.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> ==== 2022–2024 ==== She play ein first official match give de first team insyd February 2022, wey she cam be one of de youngest debutants insyd de senior squad. She make five appearances insyd de league den ''Copa de la Reina'' insyd de 2021–22 den 2022–23 seasons. She then get a larger role insyd de 2023–24 season, secof a large number of injuries to de squad ein first team defenders, wey she establish einself as a central defender.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2024-05-30 |title=El 1x1 de una temporada perfecta |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> She make ein UEFA Women's Champions League debut on 13 December 2023 against Rosengård, wey she score ein first goal give Barcelona insyd de 92nd minute of dis game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 December 2023 |title=Rosengård 0-6 FC Barcelona: Six in the cold |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3821963/rosengard-0-6-fc-barcelona-six-in-the-cold |website=FC Barcelona}}</ref> Fernández be fully promoted to de first team ahead of de 2024–25 season, buh she experience injury wey she spend de first half of de season recovering from knee surgery. Having make two appearances give de team,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-01-03 |title=Martina Fernández, rumbo al Everton |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/martina-fernandez-rumbo-everton-113086516 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> Fernández win de 2024–25 Liga F wen dek confirm Barcelona as champions insyd May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10th Liga F title for Barça Women |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.fcbarcelona.com |language=en}}</ref> === Everton === Wanting to maintain de regular first team playing experience she get insyd de previous season, Barcelona den Fernández look for a loan opportunity once na she be fully recovered.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-01-03 |title=Martina Fernández, rumbo al Everton |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/martina-fernandez-rumbo-everton-113086516 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> On 4 January 2025, na dem announce Fernández at Everton on a loan deal til de end of de season.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/january/04/everton-sign-fernandez/|title=Everton Sign Fernandez|website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref> From ein arrival, she play every minute give Everton, starting den completing all matches as dema primary centre-back. Everton fini de season eighth place insyd de Women's Super League, insyd a tight mid-table; Fernández rank well among all de league ein defenders<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-05-15 |title=El Barça se frota las manos con Martina |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/barca-frota-manos-martina-117369101 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> wey na dem name am de team ein Young Player of de Season.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=29 May 2025 |title=Gana Scoops Double As Everton Award Winners Revealed |url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/may/29/gana-scoops-double-as-everton-award-winners-revealed/ |website=Everton FC}}</ref> On 18 July 2025, Fernández return to Everton on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.<ref> {{cite web |date=18 July 2025 |title=Everton Seal Permanent Deal For Young Player Of The Season |url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/july/18/Everton-Seal-Permanent-Deal-For-Young-Player-Of-The-Season/ |accessdate=8 August 2025 |website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref> She score ein first two goals give de club against Aston Villa on 1 February 2026, helping Everton to dema first home win of de 2025-26 season.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2026/february/01/Dominant-Blues-Secure-Last-Gasp-Win-At-Goodison/|title=Dominant Blues Secure Last-Gasp Win At Goodison|website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Millington|first=Adam|date=1 February 2026|title=Everton beat Villa to secure first win at Goodison|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cx2g1gzm0v7t|access-date=3 February 2026|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> === Barcelona === On 26 July 2026, after a season den an half she spend insyd England, dem announce she go return to Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martina Fernández torna al Barça Femení |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.cat/ca/futbol/femeni-a/noticies/4546278/martina-fernandez-torna-al-barca-femeni |access-date=2026-07-26 |website=www.fcbarcelona.cat |language=ca}}</ref> holjbc71ge8lkofsyiumwdoe4ei7lup 109305 109279 2026-08-09T11:19:08Z DaSupremo 9 Created by translating the section "International career" from the page "[[:en:Special:Redirect/revision/1366261365|Martina Fernández]]" 109305 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. Plus Barcelona, Fernández win de Spanish league multiple times, wey dey include as part of dema continental quadruple insyd 2023–24. == Early den personal life == Na dem born Martina Fernández Vila on 1 October 2004 wey she be from Ordis insyd de Province of Girona, Catalonia.<ref name="BarcelonaJugadorsProfile">{{cite web |title=Martina Fernández stats {{!}} FC Barcelona Players |url=https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/player/3031-martina-martina-fernandez |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=FCB Jugadors}}</ref> She grow up near to ein maternal grandparents, plus whom she dey maintain a close relationship.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> She begin dey study biomedicine buh, insyd 2023, she stop dey pursue dis as a career to focus on football. As of 2024, she continue part-time study at a biomedical laboratory.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> == Club career == === Borrassà den Girona === Na Fernández ein first sport be tennis, buh she tell ein mommie say she prefer football; ein mommie look for ways to enable dis wey she go to de football club insyd de next town, Borrassà. Though na de girls dema team be fully subscribed, de coach allow Fernández to take part insyd a trial session plus de boys dema team at ein mommie ein insistence: after three sessions, de coach promise to sign am. She spend three years at Borrassà before she sign give Girona FC Femení B.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> At Girona, she play plus de second team (dem consider ein youth cadet team, generally 19-year-olds) from de start, rather dan age group teams, wey she stay for two seasons.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> === Barcelona === ==== Youth ==== Fernández join [[FC Barcelona Femení|Barcelona]] insyd de women's youth section insyd 2018. Insyd ein first year plus de club she stay plus ein family insyd de province of Girona, over {{convert|150|km|miles}} from Barcelona, wey she travel plus oda players to train. She often dey ignore de toll dis take, ein family then ask say she be supported to live at a school insyd Barcelona; after half a season of dis situation, de [[COVID-19]] pandemic force am back to Ordís. Fernández move back go Barcelona later insyd de year plus ein older sisto. Wen de club open Oriol Tort Training Centre, wey dey include a girls' student dormitory as part of La Masia, insyd 2021, dem give one of de nine places to Fernández.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref> ==== 2022–2024 ==== She play ein first official match give de first team insyd February 2022, wey she cam be one of de youngest debutants insyd de senior squad. She make five appearances insyd de league den ''Copa de la Reina'' insyd de 2021–22 den 2022–23 seasons. She then get a larger role insyd de 2023–24 season, secof a large number of injuries to de squad ein first team defenders, wey she establish einself as a central defender.<ref name="PedrazaJan2024">{{cite web |last=Pedraza i Sopena |first=Pau |date=6 January 2024 |title=L'estudiant de biomedicina (i fan de Nil Moliner) que s'ha convertit en indiscutible a la defensa del Barça |url=https://www.ara.cat/esports/barca-femeni/aspirant-biomedica-convertit-indiscutible-defensa-barca_130_4900780.html |access-date=7 January 2024 |website=Ara.cat |language=ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2024-05-30 |title=El 1x1 de una temporada perfecta |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-femenino-barca/1x1-temporada-perfecta-103107077 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> She make ein UEFA Women's Champions League debut on 13 December 2023 against Rosengård, wey she score ein first goal give Barcelona insyd de 92nd minute of dis game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 December 2023 |title=Rosengård 0-6 FC Barcelona: Six in the cold |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/3821963/rosengard-0-6-fc-barcelona-six-in-the-cold |website=FC Barcelona}}</ref> Fernández be fully promoted to de first team ahead of de 2024–25 season, buh she experience injury wey she spend de first half of de season recovering from knee surgery. Having make two appearances give de team,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-01-03 |title=Martina Fernández, rumbo al Everton |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/martina-fernandez-rumbo-everton-113086516 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> Fernández win de 2024–25 Liga F wen dek confirm Barcelona as champions insyd May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=10th Liga F title for Barça Women |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/news/4262849/10th-liga-f-title-for-barca-women |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.fcbarcelona.com |language=en}}</ref> === Everton === Wanting to maintain de regular first team playing experience she get insyd de previous season, Barcelona den Fernández look for a loan opportunity once na she be fully recovered.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-01-03 |title=Martina Fernández, rumbo al Everton |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/martina-fernandez-rumbo-everton-113086516 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> On 4 January 2025, na dem announce Fernández at Everton on a loan deal til de end of de season.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/january/04/everton-sign-fernandez/|title=Everton Sign Fernandez|website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref> From ein arrival, she play every minute give Everton, starting den completing all matches as dema primary centre-back. Everton fini de season eighth place insyd de Women's Super League, insyd a tight mid-table; Fernández rank well among all de league ein defenders<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tikas |first=Maria |date=2025-05-15 |title=El Barça se frota las manos con Martina |url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/futbol-femenino/barca-frota-manos-martina-117369101 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Diario Sport |language=es}}</ref> wey na dem name am de team ein Young Player of de Season.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=29 May 2025 |title=Gana Scoops Double As Everton Award Winners Revealed |url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/may/29/gana-scoops-double-as-everton-award-winners-revealed/ |website=Everton FC}}</ref> On 18 July 2025, Fernández return to Everton on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.<ref> {{cite web |date=18 July 2025 |title=Everton Seal Permanent Deal For Young Player Of The Season |url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/july/18/Everton-Seal-Permanent-Deal-For-Young-Player-Of-The-Season/ |accessdate=8 August 2025 |website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref> She score ein first two goals give de club against Aston Villa on 1 February 2026, helping Everton to dema first home win of de 2025-26 season.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2026/february/01/Dominant-Blues-Secure-Last-Gasp-Win-At-Goodison/|title=Dominant Blues Secure Last-Gasp Win At Goodison|website=www.evertonfc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Millington|first=Adam|date=1 February 2026|title=Everton beat Villa to secure first win at Goodison|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cx2g1gzm0v7t|access-date=3 February 2026|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> === Barcelona === On 26 July 2026, after a season den an half she spend insyd England, dem announce she go return to Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martina Fernández torna al Barça Femení |url=https://www.fcbarcelona.cat/ca/futbol/femeni-a/noticies/4546278/martina-fernandez-torna-al-barca-femeni |access-date=2026-07-26 |website=www.fcbarcelona.cat |language=ca}}</ref> == International career == Fernández first be called up to de Spain under-19 squad insyd October 2021, for European matches, buh na she no make de final travelling squad.<ref>{{cite book |last=Sierra |first=Enrique López |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv282jhv4.7 |title=LA COMPETENCIA DE JUSTICIA EN LA CONFERENCIA PARA EL FUTURO DE EUROPA |date=2021-12-31 |publisher=Dykinson |pages=51–62 |doi=10.2307/j.ctv282jhv4.7 |access-date=2023-10-03}}</ref> On 9 November 2022 she score de opening goal insyd Spain ein 3–0 defeat of Czech Republic at Pinatar Arena.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=martina fernandez vila FC Barcelona seleccion femenina |url=https://www.sefutboleuropa.com/esp/jugador-de-futbol/271-martina-fernandez-vila |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=SEFUTBOLEUROPA.COM |language=es}}</ref> Insys 2022, she win de Under-19 Euro title,<ref>{{cite web |date=12 July 2022 |title=Martina Fernández, campiona d'Europa sub-19 |url=https://www.horanova.cat/martina-fernandez-campiona-deuropa-sub-19/ |access-date=13 December 2023 |publisher=Hora Nova}}</ref> wey she help Spain defend am wen dem san win am insyd de 2023 Under-19 Euro. She play de whole 120 minutes of de final wey dem eventually decide on penalties.<ref name=":2" /> On 30 November 2023, Fernández debut plus de under-23 team, starting den playing de full match insyd a friendly against Sweden.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ribera |first=Lluís |date=1 December 2023 |title=Martina Fernández debuta amb titularitat i victòria amb la selecció espanyola sub-23 |url=https://www.emporda.info/esports/2023/12/01/martina-fernandez-debuta-amb-titularitat-95331686.html |access-date=13 December 2023 |publisher=Empordà}}</ref> 58iuz1z958ojhsqvbefj511vlmln7yw 828 29297 109265 2026-08-08T16:35:03Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109265 Scribunto text/plain require('strict'); local yesno = require('Module:Yesno') local p = {} local g = {} -- for parameters with global scope in this module g.goalscorers = {} -- table where selected and sorted players will be place g.args = {} g.totalGoals = 0 local data = {} -- module subpage data -- require('Module:Goalscorers/data/UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying'); p.errorString = "" function p.error_msg() if p.errorString ~= "" then return '<span style="font-size:100%" class="error">' -- '<code style="color:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit;">&#124;_template=</code>' .. p.errorString .. '</span>'; end end -- data for goals scored held in module subpages, e.g. "Module:Goalscorers/data/UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying" --[[ parameters containing data help in three tables data.rounds = {} -- group, play-off data.goalscorers = {} -- player, country, goals in each round) data.owngoalscorers = {} -- player, country, goals in each round) data.updated = {} -- date of latest update (month, day, year) --]] --[[ ############################ Parameter handing ############################### p.getArgs() - gets arguments from frame (invoke) or parent frame (template) ]] local function getArgs(frame) local parents = mw.getCurrentFrame():getParent() for k,v in pairs(parents.args) do --check content if v and v ~= "" then g.args[k]=mw.text.trim(v) --parents.args[k] end end for k,v in pairs(frame.args) do --check content if v and v ~= "" then g.args[k]= mw.text.trim(v) --parents.args[k] end end -- allow empty caption to blank default --if parents.args['caption'] then templateArgs['caption'] = parents.args['caption'] end end --[[ ############################## Main function and other functions ###################### p.main() - simple output of the data in the module in list form p.addIntroductorySentence() - add sentence on number of goals and matches, with goals per match p.addFooterSentence() - add footnote p.getNumberMatches() p.owngoals() - get own goals (no longer used?) p._owngoals() - core functionality for p.owngoals() ]] function p.main(frame) getArgs(frame) local dataTarget = g.args[1] or g.args['data'] if dataTarget then data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/'.. dataTarget) --or 'UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying' return p.useModuleData(frame) -- data on goals taken from module subpage else return p.useTemplateData(frame) -- data on goals/assists taken from template end end function p.useModuleData(frame) --p.goalscorers = {} -- table where selected and sorted players will be place g.totalGoals = 0 local ok = p.selectGoalscorers() -- selected goalscorers meeting round and group criteris if not ok then return p.error_msg() end -- CHANGE: append own goals to list (data will now include goals and own goals (negative)) p.selectGoalscorers("OG") p.sortGoalscorers() -- sort selected goalscorers by number of goal, then country local outputString = p.addIntroductorySentence() .. p.outputGoalscorers(frame) .. p.addFooterSentence() -- .. "" --TODO add intermediate heading? -- .. p._owngoals(frame) -- output list of goalscorers return p.error_msg() or outputString end --[[ ##################### standalone value outputs ########################## p.goals(frame) - output ONLY the total number of goals scored p.matches(frame) - output ONLY the number of matches played p.date(frame) - output ONLY the date of the most recent matches played accepts optional |format=yes to comma-format the number (e.g. 1,234). ]] function p.goals(frame) getArgs(frame) local result local dataTarget = g.args[1] or g.args['data'] if dataTarget then data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/' .. dataTarget) g.goalscorers = {} -- reset state (safe for multiple invokes per page) g.totalGoals = 0 local ok = p.selectGoalscorers() -- count goals for selected round/group if not ok then return p.error_msg() end p.selectGoalscorers("OG") -- include own goals in the total if p.errorString ~= "" then return p.error_msg() end result = g.totalGoals else result = tonumber(g.args['goals']) or 0 -- fall back to template-supplied data end if yesno(g.args['format']) then return mw.getLanguage('en'):formatNum(result) end return tostring(result) end function p.matches(frame) getArgs(frame) local result local dataTarget = g.args[1] or g.args['data'] if dataTarget then data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/' .. dataTarget) local round = g.args['round'] or "all" if round ~= "all" and not p.validateRound(round) then -- guard against bad round p.errorString = p.errorString .. 'Invalid round "' .. round .. '" specified. ' return p.error_msg() end result = p.getNumberMatches() -- respects round/group args else result = tonumber(g.args['matches']) or 0 end if yesno(g.args['format']) then return mw.getLanguage('en'):formatNum(result) end return tostring(result) end function p.date(frame) getArgs(frame) local dataTarget = g.args[1] or g.args['data'] if not dataTarget then return g.args['updated'] or "" end -- template-data fallback data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/' .. dataTarget) local round = g.args['round'] or "all" if round ~= "all" and not p.validateRound(round) then p.errorString = p.errorString .. 'Invalid round "' .. round .. '" specified. ' return p.error_msg() end local _, dateUpdated = p.getNumberMatches() if dateUpdated == "complete" or dateUpdated == "" then return "" end -- nothing to show local dateFormat = (data.params and data.params['date_format']) or 'dmy' local mdy = yesno(g.args['mdy']) if mdy == true then dateFormat = "mdy" elseif mdy == false then dateFormat = "dmy" end local r, grp = p.getRoundAndGroup() local finished = p.matchesFinished(r, grp, dateUpdated) if finished ~= "" then finished = " (" .. finished .. ")" end return p.error_msg() or (require('Module:Date')._Date(dateUpdated):text(dateFormat) .. finished) end --[[ ##################### matches-finished helper ############################ p.matchesFinished(round, group, latestDate) Sums the optional "F/T" field (3rd element of a data.updated entry) for every entry dated on latestDate. Older dates are ignored. Returns "" when no entry supplies F/T, or a contributing entry on that date lacks it. ]] function p.matchesFinished(round, group, latestDate) if not latestDate or latestDate == "complete" or latestDate == "" or latestDate == "1700-01-01" then return "" end local entries = {} -- entries applying to round/group if round == "all" then for k, v in pairs(data.updated) do if k ~= "date" and k ~= "group" and p.validateRound(k) then entries[#entries+1] = v end end elseif round ~= "group" then entries[#entries+1] = data.updated[round] end if (round == "all" or round == "group") and data.updated.group then if group and group ~= "all" then entries[#entries+1] = data.updated.group[group] else for _, v in pairs(data.updated.group) do entries[#entries+1] = v end end end local finished, total, found = 0, 0, false -- sum F/T on the most-recent date for _, e in ipairs(entries) do if e[2] == latestDate then local f, t = string.match(tostring(e[3] or ""), "^%s*(%d+)%s*/%s*(%d+)%s*$") if not f then return "" end -- contributing entry without F/T -> skip finished, total, found = finished + f, total + t, true end end if not found then return "" end if finished >= total or finished < 1 or total < 1 then return "" end -- all done / invalid -> date only return finished .. " of " .. total .. " matches finished" end function p.addIntroductorySentence() -- add introductory text local totalGoalString = "A total of " .. g.totalGoals .. " goals were scored." --There were [has been|have been|was|were] #GOALS goal(s) scored in #MATCHES match(s), for an average of #GOALS/#MATCHES per match. local matches, dateUpdated = p.getNumberMatches() local mdyFormat = yesno(g.args['mdy']) local Date = require('Module:Date')._Date local pluralGoals = "s" local text1 = "" if g.totalGoals == 1 then pluralGoals = "" if dateUpdated == 'complete' then text1 = "was" else text1 = "has been" end else if dateUpdated == 'complete' then text1 = "were" else text1 = "have been" end end local text = string.format("There %s %s goal%s scored", text1, mw.getLanguage('en'):formatNum(g.totalGoals), pluralGoals) local pluralMatches = "es" if matches==1 then pluralMatches = "" end if matches then local average = g.totalGoals/tonumber(matches) local precision = 3 -- display d.dd (three significant disgits) if average < 1 then precision = 2 end -- display 0.dd (thwo significant disgits) average = tostring (average) local pluralAverage = "s" if tonumber(string.format("%.2f",average))==1 then pluralAverage = "" end text = text .. string.format(" in %d match%s, for an average of %."..precision.."g goal%s per match", matches, pluralMatches, average, pluralAverage) end if dateUpdated == 'complete' or dateUpdated == "" then text = text .. "." else local dateFormat = 'dmy' -- default if data.params and data.params['date_format'] then dateFormat = data.params['date_format'] end -- from data module if mdyFormat == true then dateFormat = "mdy" else if mdyFormat == false then dateFormat = "dmy" end -- template param overrides end local round, group = p.getRoundAndGroup() local finished = p.matchesFinished(round, group, dateUpdated) if finished ~= "" then finished = ", " .. finished end text = text .. " (as of " .. Date(dateUpdated):text(dateFormat) .. finished .. ")." end text = p.addAdditionHeaderText(text, dateUpdated) -- handles template parameters bold, further, extra return text --totalGoalString end function p.addFooterSentence() -- add notes at bottom local footerSentence = g.args['footer'] or "" --footerSentence = "This is a footer sentence." -- test footer if data.params then local footer = data.params['footer'] or nil if footer then local frame = mw.getCurrentFrame() local processed = frame:preprocess(footer) if g.notes then footerSentence = footerSentence .. processed end end end if footerSentence ~= "" then footerSentence = '<div style = "" >' .. footerSentence .. '</div>' end return footerSentence end function p.getNumberMatches() local matches = g.args['matches'] local dateUpdated = data.updated['date'] or "1700-01-01" --'complete' -- assume completed if missing --local round = g.args['round'] or "all" -- round = all(empty)|group|playoffs --local group = g.args['group'] or "all" -- group = all(empty), A,B,C etc local round, group = p.getRoundAndGroup() local allGroupGames = 0 local latestGroupDate = "1800-01-01" if group and (round == "all" or group == "all") then -- count all the group games for k,v in pairs(data.updated.group) do allGroupGames = allGroupGames + v[1] if v[2] ~= "complete" and v[2] > latestGroupDate then latestGroupDate = v[2] end -- update if later date end if latestGroupDate == "1800-01-01" then latestGroupDate = "complete" end -- no dates so must be complete end if group and (round == "all" and group ~= "all") then -- for totals of all rounds with only one group allGroupGames = data.updated.group[group][1] -- number matches latestGroupDate = data.updated.group[group][2] -- update date or completed end if round == "all" then -- all rounds and goals matches=0 for k,v in pairs(data.updated) do if k == "group" then matches = matches + allGroupGames if latestGroupDate ~= "complete" and latestGroupDate > dateUpdated then dateUpdated = latestGroupDate -- update if later date end elseif p.validateRound(k) then matches = matches + v[1] if v[2] ~= "complete" and v[2] > dateUpdated then dateUpdated = v[2] end -- update if later date end end elseif round == "group" then -- group round only if group == "all" then matches = allGroupGames dateUpdated = latestGroupDate else -- single group only matches = data.updated.group[group][1] -- number matches dateUpdated = data.updated.group[group][2] -- update date or completed end else -- any other round matches = data.updated[round][1] -- number matches dateUpdated = data.updated[round][2] -- update date or completed end if dateUpdated == "1700-01-01" then dateUpdated = "complete" end -- no dates so must be complete return matches, dateUpdated end function p.owngoals(frame) -- need to check parameters if external call getArgs(frame) data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/'.. g.args[1]) --or 'UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying' local outputString = p._owngoals(frame) return p.error_msg() or outputString end function p._owngoals(frame) -- internal call for own goals --p.goalscorers = {} -- table where selected and sorted players will be place p.selectGoalscorers("OG") -- selected goalscorers meeting round and group criteris p.sortGoalscorers() -- sort selected goalscorers by number of goal, then country return p.outputGoalscorers(frame, "OG") -- output list of goalscorers end function p.validateRound(round) local validateRound = false for k,v in pairs(data.rounds) do if k == round then validateRound = true end -- data for this round exists end return validateRound end --[[ ############################## functions to select goalscorers ###################### p.selectGoalscorers() - select goals scoreers required for list (rounds, groups) p.getRoundAndGroup() p.getGoalsCol(round) - get column containing round data or first data column if round = all (country, possibleGroup) p.getGoals (u, player) p.parseComment(comment) p.getPlayer(u) ]] --[[ p.selectGoalscorers() - select players meeting round and group criteria from goalscoreres list - gets goals and comments ]] function p.selectGoalscorers(og) local round, group = p.getRoundAndGroup() if not round then return false end -- exit if no valid round local goalMinimum = tonumber(g.args['minimum']) or -5 -- assume 5 own goals is maximum local goalsCol = p.getGoalsCol(round) -- first column for goals -- select players who have scored in rounds/groups requested local goalscorerData = data.goalscorers if og == "OG" then goalscorerData = data.owngoalscorers end for k,v in pairs(goalscorerData) do local goals, comment = 0, "" -- goals > 0 is the flag to include the player local playerName, playerAlias = p.getPlayer(v[1]) -- player name local goalsByRound, commentByRound = 0, "" if round == "all" then -- goals in all rounds and all groups for i = goalsCol, #v, 1 do if group and group ~= "all" and i == p.getGoalsCol("group") and group ~= p.getGroup(v[2], v[3]) then goalsByRound = 0 commentByRound = "" else goalsByRound, commentByRound = p.getGoals( v[i] , playerName) end goals = goals + goalsByRound --TODO use getGoals on round options if commentByRound ~= "" then if comment == "" then comment = commentByRound else comment = comment .. "," .. commentByRound --TODO decide on comma or semi-colon end end i = i+1 end elseif round == "all2" and group ~= "all" then -- goals in all rounds but only from one group --TODO code to go through all rounds but only include goals in specified group [TODO merge with above option] --mw.addWarning( g.args[1] .. ":Mix:round=all and group=" .. group .. "/" .. p.getGroup(v[2], v[3] ) ) for i = goalsCol, #v, 1 do if i == p.getGoalsCol("group") and group ~= p.getGroup(v[2], v[3]) then goalsByRound = 0 commentByRound = "" else goalsByRound, commentByRound = p.getGoals( v[i] , playerName) end goals = goals + goalsByRound if commentByRound ~= "" then if comment == "" then comment = commentByRound else comment = comment .. "," .. commentByRound --TODO decide on comma or semi-colon end end i = i+1 end elseif round == "group" then -- group round only if group == p.getGroup(v[2], v[3]) then -- single group only goals, comment = p.getGoals( v[goalsCol] , playerName) elseif group == "all" then -- any group goals, comment = p.getGoals( v[goalsCol] , playerName) else -- do nothing for other groups end --elseif round == "playoffs" then -- playoff round (redunant?) -- goals = v[goalsCol] else -- any other round goals, comment = p.getGoals( v[goalsCol] , playerName) -- should also handle playoffs end if goals >= goalMinimum and goals ~= 0 then if comment ~= "" then if og == "OG" then comment = '<span> (' .. p.sortComment(comment) .. ')</span>' else comment = '<span>' .. comment .. '</span>' -- no parenthesis when using notes end end if og == "OG" then goals = -goals end -- make owngoals negative numbers g.goalscorers[#g.goalscorers+1] = { player=playerName, alias=playerAlias, country=v[2], goals=goals, comment=p.parseComment(comment)} --g.totalGoals = g.totalGoals + math.abs(goals) -- increment total goal counter end g.totalGoals = g.totalGoals + math.abs(goals) -- increment total goal counter end return true -- data collected for selected goalscorers end --[[ p.getRoundAndGroup() ]] function p.getRoundAndGroup() local round = g.args['round'] or "all" -- round = all(empty)|group|playoffs local group = g.args['group'] or "all" -- group = all(empty), A,B,C etc local validateRound = false local validateGroupRound = false for k,v in pairs(data.rounds) do if k == round then validateRound = true end -- data for this round exists if k == "group" then validateGroupRound = true end -- there is a group round end if validateRound == false and round ~= "all" then local message = 'Invalid round "' .. round .. '" specified. No data found for that round. ' mw.addWarning( message ) p.errorString = p.errorString .. message round = nil end if validateGroupRound == false then group = false end -- there is no group round -- TODO add group error checking -- Could merge with getGoalsCol() and also return goalsCol return round, group end --[[ p.getGoalsCol(round) - get column containing round data or first data column if round = "all" - allows group column to be omitted from player table when group table provided ]] function p.getGoalsCol(round) local minimum = 1000 if round == "all" then -- if all need column of first round for k,v in pairs(data.rounds) do if v < minimum then minimum = v end --return v -- return the first one [this seemed to work reliably, but sometimes table order is not as listed] end return minimum end if data.rounds and data.rounds[round] then return data.rounds[round] -- get column containing goals for that round else return 4 -- an old default when no data.round (may not be necessary) end end --[[ p.getGroup(country, possibleGroup) - get group from group table or from player table - possibleGroup is the column containing the Group (when no group table) or the first data column ]] function p.getGroup(country, possibleGroup) -- row contain player name, country code, group if given, goals if data.groups then for k,v in pairs(data.groups) do -- iterate through the groups --local = gotGroup = false for j,u in pairs(v) do -- for each group if u == country then return k end end end return "no group found" else return possibleGroup -- no group table, so assume column three contains the group end end --[[ get number of goals and any associated comment the goals can be a single number (the usual case) or as an option table (e.g. for own goals): { number of own goals, comma-delimited list of opponents } - if the entry is a table, we want the first entry (a number) and the second (comment string) - otherwise, if a number, we just want the number and an empty string ]] function p.getGoals (u, player) if type(u) == 'table' and type(u[1]) == 'number' then return u[1], u[2] -- return number of goals, comment elseif type(u) == 'number' then return u, "" -- return number of goals, empty string else p.errorString = p.errorString .. " Invalid goals entry for player " .. player return 0, "" end end function p.parseComment(comment) local frame = mw.getCurrentFrame() -- we have something like "{{efn-ua|name=goals}}" if string.find(comment, "efn" , 1 , true ) then -- if we have a comment with a note g.notes = true -- set flag end return frame:preprocess(comment) end function p.getPlayer(u) if type(u) == 'table' then if type(u[1]) == 'string' and type(u[2]) == 'string' then --[[if #u[2] >1 then p.errorString = p.errorString .. "\n\nWe have u[1]=" .. u[1] .. " and u[2]=" .. u[2] end]] return u[1], u[2] -- return player name, player sorting alias else p.errorString = p.errorString .. " Invalid name entry for player " .. u[1] .. ", " .. u[2] return "", "" --TODO errroer end elseif type(u) == 'string' then return u, "" -- return player name else p.errorString = p.errorString .. " Invalid name entry for player " .. u or u[1] or "unknown" return "", "" end end --[[ ############################## functions to sort goalscorers ###################### p.preprocessSortName (name) p.getPlayerSortName (playerName, sortName, countryName) p.sortComment(comment) p.getCountryName(country) p.sortGoalscorers() -- the main sort function ]] --[=[ function p.preprocessSortName() stripp off wikitext [[ and ]] force to lowercase change special characters to standard letters ]=] function p.preprocessSortName (name) name = string.gsub(name, "%[%[", "") -- strip off [[ and ]] name = string.gsub(name, "%]%]", "") --name =string.lower(name) -- force lower case and return name = mw.ustring.lower(name) -- use unicode function local specialChars = { -- list of special characters and replacement pairs { "ı", "i" } , { "İ", "i" } , { "ß", "ss" }, { "ý", "y" } , { "ř", "r" } , { "ő", "o" }, { "é", "e" } , { "è", "e" } , { "þ", "th" }, { "ē", "e" } , { "ņ", "n" } , { "č", "c" }, { "ū", "u" } , { "ž", "z" } , { "æ", "ae" }, { "å", "a" } , { "ø", "o" } , { "ą", "a" }, { "ń", "n" } , { "ł", "l" } , { "ã", "a" }, { "ș", "s" } , { "š", "s" } , { "í", "i" }, { "á", "a" } , { "ä", "a" } , { "ć", "c" }, { "ç", "c" } , { "ğ", "g" } , { "ö", "o" }, { "ë", "e" } , { "ú", "u" } , { "ó", "o" }, { "ð", "d" } , { "ü", "u" } , { "ű", "u" }, { "ā", "a" } , { "ī", "i" } , { "đ", "dj" }, { "ă", "a" } , { "â", "a" } , { "ż", "z" }, { "ț", "t" } , { "ş", "s" } , { "ś", "s" }, { "ǎ", "a" } , { "ě", "e" } , { "ů", "u" }, { "ĕ", "e" } , { "ñ", "n" } , { "ď", "d" }, { "ï", "i" } , { "ź", "z" } , { "ô", "o" }, { "ė", "e" } , { "ľ", "l" } , { "ģ", "g" }, { "ļ", "l" } , { "ę", "e" } , { "ň", "n" }, { "ò", "o" } , { "ō", "o" } , { "î", "i" }, { "õ", "o" } , { "œ", "oe"} } for k,v in pairs(specialChars) do -- replace special characters from supplied list name = string.gsub(name, v[1], v[2]) end return name end --[[ return the name for sorting return supplied alias name for sorting otherwise checks for pipe (redirect) and uses name after pipe splits name into words returns first name if only name (e.g. Nani) otherwise returns name in format second_name [.. last name], firstname ]] function p.getPlayerSortName (playerName, sortName, countryName) --dewikify all names before sorting, also forces lowercase playerName = p.preprocessSortName(playerName) sortName = p.preprocessSortName(sortName) if sortName ~= "" then -- if we have a sort name supplied return sortName -- then return it end -- players from certain countries will use name in order supplied local noSort = { "CAM", "CHN", "TPE", "MYA", "PRK", "KOR", "VIE" } for k,v in pairs(noSort) do if v == countryName then return playerName end end -- else work it out from the supplied player name -- we don't want to test the name in a redirect, so get name after pipe if there is one if string.find (playerName, "|") then -- test for redirect local names = mw.text.split( playerName, "|") playerName = names[2] -- get name after pipe end local names = mw.text.split( playerName, " ") -- we don't want to sort on first name if #names == 1 then return names[1] -- return name of single name player else -- we will assume the second name is the sort name e.g, Joe Bloggs, Jan van Bloggen local name = names[2] -- set name to second name e.g. Bloggs or van local i=3 while i <= #names do -- any addition names e.g. Bloggen name= name .. names[i] i=i+1 end name = name .. ", " .. names[1] -- add first name e.g. Joe or Jan return name -- sort on second name third name etc, first name end end -- sort the list of countries alphabetically function p.sortComment(comment) local items = mw.text.split( comment, ",") -- split comma-delimited list for k,v in pairs(items) do items[k] = mw.text.trim(v) -- trim spaces and coe end table.sort(items, function(a,b) return a<b end) -- sort the table alphbetically local list = "against " -- construct the alphabetical list string for i=1, #items do local sep = ", " -- separator for comma-delimited list if i==1 then sep = "" -- first word doesn't need comma elseif i==#items then sep = " & " -- use "and" before last word end list = list .. sep .. items[i] end return list end function p.getCountryName(country) if string.len(country) == 3 then -- if the country given as a three-letter code local codes = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/Country codes') for k,v in pairs(codes.alias) do if v[1] == country then return v[2] end end else return country -- return the country name as is end end --[[ sort goalscorers by goals, country and name the sort first sorts by number of goals when these are equal, it sorts by country when these are equal, it sorts by name Note: the name sort is on the first name - a split of the name and sort on the last name is possible - however, this would be complicated by Dutch (e.g. Stefan de Vrij) and Spanish names - would sort on second name be better ]] function p.sortGoalscorers() local sort_function = function( a,b ) if (a.goals > b.goals) then -- primary sort on 'goals' -> a before b return true elseif (a.goals < b.goals) then -- primary sort on 'goals' -> b before a return false else -- a.goals == b.goals -- primary sort tied, --return a.country < b.country -- resolve with secondary sort on 'country' local country_a = p.getCountryName(a.country) -- sort on name of country, not the code local country_b = p.getCountryName(b.country) if (country_a < country_b) then -- secondary sort on 'country' return true elseif (country_a > country_b) then -- secondary sort on 'country' return false else -- a.country == b.country -- secondary sort tied, --return a.player < b.player --resolve with tertiary sort on 'player' name local player_a = p.getPlayerSortName(a.player, a.alias, a.country) -- get player name for sorting local player_b = p.getPlayerSortName(b.player, b.alias, b.country) return player_a < player_b -- --[[] --local test_a, test_b = a.player, b.player -- we don't want to test the name in a redirect, so get name after pipe if there is one if string.find (a.player, "|") then -- test for redirect local names = mw.text.split( a.player, "|") test_a = names[2] -- get name after pipe end if string.find (b.player, "|") then local names = mw.text.split( b.player, "|") test_b = names[2] end local names_a = mw.text.split( test_a, " ") -- we don't want to sort on first name local names_b = mw.text.split( test_b, " ") -- so split names if not names_a[2] then names_a[2] = test_a end -- for players with one name if not names_b[2] then names_b[2] = test_b end return names_a[2] < names_b[2] -- sort on second name ]] end end end table.sort(g.goalscorers, sort_function) end function p.tabulateGoalscorers(frame, og) -- ==============output the lists of goalscorers by goal====================== local goalNumber = 1000 local maxRank = tonumber(g.args['maxrank'] or 10) -- limit list top ten or value in parameter maxrank local rank = 1 local playerCount = 0 local rankCount = 0 local playerCells = "" local firstplayerCell = "" local tableString = '\n{| class="wikitable"' -- start table ..'\n|-' .. '\n!Rank !! Player !! Goals' -- add table headers if g.args['header'] then tableString = tableString .. '\n|+ ' .. g.args['header'] end -- add header for j,u in pairs(g.goalscorers) do -- run through sorted list of selected goalscorers -- is the player active still? local playerActive = false if data.active_countries then for k,v in pairs(data.active_countries) do if v == u['country'] then playerActive = true break; end end end local _,roundStatus = p.getNumberMatches() if roundStatus == "complete" then playerActive = false end -- overrides active_countries -- wikitext for tablulated list local goalscorerString = p.addLinkedIcon(frame, u['country']) -- linked flag icon if playerActive and g.args['bold']~='no' then goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. " '''" .. u['player'] .. "'''>" -- bolded name else goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. " " .. u['player'] -- name end goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. u['comment'] -- comment for o.g. -- we have a goalscorer playerCount = playerCount + 1 rankCount = rankCount + 1 if u['goals'] < goalNumber then -- player belongs to rowspan for new number of goals -- need to generate code for the previous rowspan (if there is one) -- then start the counts and player list for the new one if playerCount == 1 then firstplayerCell = '\n|' .. goalscorerString -- if first player in list just create cell and set goals goalNumber = u['goals'] --rank = 1 rankCount = 0 else -- else generate previous rowspan local rowSpan = rankCount if playerCount > maxRank * 1.5 then firstplayerCell = '\n| style="font-style:italic;text-align:center;"|' .. rankCount .. " players" playerCells = "" rowSpan = 1 end tableString = tableString .. '\n|-\n| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="' .. rowSpan .. '"|' .. rank --if rankCount > 1 then tableString = tableString .. "=" end -- adds equals when rank shared tableString = tableString .. firstplayerCell tableString = tableString .. '\n| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="' .. rowSpan .. '"|' .. goalNumber tableString = tableString .. playerCells rank = rank + rankCount if rank > maxRank then break end -- limit list top ten or value in parameter rankCount = 0 goalNumber = u['goals'] firstplayerCell = '\n|' .. goalscorerString -- set first player cell for next rowspan playerCells = "" end else -- else another player with same number of goals playerCells = playerCells .. '\n|-' .. '\n|' .. goalscorerString -- add to player cell list end end -- reached end of list of goalscorers [for j,u loop] -- if all scorers on one goal, tableString isn't updated in loop above (may need to generalise for other goal number) if goalNumber == 1 and rank <= maxRank then local rowSpan = rankCount + 1 tableString = tableString .. '\n|-\n| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="' .. rowSpan .. '"|' .. rank tableString = tableString .. firstplayerCell tableString = tableString .. '\n| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="' .. rowSpan .. '"|' .. goalNumber tableString = tableString .. playerCells end if tableString ~= "" then tableString = tableString .. "\n|}" return tableString else return (" No goals matching requested criteria.") end end function p.outputGoalscorers(frame, og) -- output list of goalscorers if g.args['table'] then return p.tabulateGoalscorers(frame, og) end -- optional table output local outputString = "" if og == "OG" then end -- ==============output the lists of goalscorers by goal====================== local goalNumber = 1000 --local goalMinimum = tonumber(templateArgs['minimum']) or 0 local listOpen = false -- flag for list started by template {{Div Col}} for j,u in pairs(g.goalscorers) do -- run through sorted list of selected goalscorers --if u['goals'] < goalMinimum then break end -- limit list to goals over a threshold (now handled in select goalscorers) if u['goals'] < goalNumber then -- start new list of new number of goals if listOpen then -- if an open list, close last list outputString = outputString .. p.closeList(frame) listOpen = false -- redundant as will be set true again end goalNumber = u['goals'] local goalString = " goal" --if og == "OG" then if goalNumber < 0 then goalString = " own" .. goalString end if math.abs(u['goals']) ~= 1 then goalString = goalString .. "s" end outputString = outputString .. "\n'''" .. math.abs(u['goals']) .. goalString .. "'''" -- list caption outputString = outputString .. p.openList(frame,og) --start new list listOpen = true --goalNumber = u['goals'] end -- is the player active still? local playerActive = false if data.active_countries then for k,v in pairs(data.active_countries) do if v == u['country'] then playerActive = true break; end end end local _,roundStatus = p.getNumberMatches() if roundStatus == "complete" then playerActive = false end -- overrides active_countries -- wikitext for bullet list local goalscorerString = '\n*<span>' .. p.addLinkedIcon(frame, u['country']) -- linked flag icon if playerActive and g.args['bold']~='no' then goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. " <b>" .. u['player'] .. "</b>" -- bolded name else goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. " " .. u['player'] -- name end goalscorerString = goalscorerString .. u['comment'] .. '</span>' -- comment for o.g. outputString = outputString .. goalscorerString -- .. " " .. tostring(u['goals']) end -- reached end of list of goalscorers if outputString ~= "" then outputString = outputString .. p.closeList(frame) return outputString else return (" No goals matching requested criteria.") end end -- output icon linked to national team page function p.addLinkedIcon(frame, country) g.iconCache = g.iconCache or {} local cache = g.iconCache[data] -- per data module (safe across invokes) if not cache then cache = {}; g.iconCache[data] = cache end if cache[country] ~= nil then return cache[country] end -- already built for this team local icon = data.templates['flag_icon_linked'] -- fbicon etc set in data module local flagvar = data.templates.flagvar and data.templates.flagvar[country] local level = data.templates['youth_level'] -- youth level, e.g. under-21 local result local avar = ({fbicon='fb', fbwicon='fbw', fbuicon='fbu', fbwuicon='fbwu'})[icon] if avar then -- {{#invoke:flagg|main|pxxl|avar=fb|variant=VAR|CODE}} result = require('Module:Flagg').luaMain(frame, {'pxxl', avar=avar, age=level, variant=flagvar, country}) else local args = {country, flagvar or ""} if level then table.insert(args, 1, level) end result = frame:expandTemplate{title=icon, args=args} end cache[country] = result return result end -- formatting of list under each number of goals function p.openList(frame,og) return mw.getCurrentFrame():extensionTag{ name = 'templatestyles', args = { src = 'Div col/styles.css' } } .. '<div class="div-col" style="column-width:25em;">' -- perhaps add "column-count:3;"" to limit max number of columns? end function p.closeList(frame) return '</div>' end function p.firstToUpper(str) return (str:gsub("^%l", string.upper)) end -- handles parameters bold, further, extra function p.addAdditionHeaderText(text, dateUpdated) if g.args['inlineref'] then text = text .. g.args['inlineref'] end if g.args['bold'] and g.args['bold']~='no' then text = text .. " Players highlighted in '''bold''' are still active in the competition." end if g.args['further'] then if text ~= "" then text = text .. " " end text = text .. g.args['further'] end if g.args['extra'] then text = text .. "\n\n" .. g.args['extra'] end return text end -- count number of goals for data in template function p.countGoals(list, number, totalGoals) local split = mw.text.split( list, "\n", true ) -- split the list for number of goals scorers with N goals local count = #split * math.abs(number) -- calculate number of goals (including own goals) totalGoals = totalGoals + count --mw.addWarning( "Entry: " .. list .. "[" .. count .. "]") return totalGoals end --[[ use data supplied by template ]] --function p.list(frame) function p.useTemplateData(frame) --getArgs(frame) --[[ {{{#if:{{{assists|}}}||There {{#if:{{{ongoing|}}}|{{#ifexpr:{{{goals}}}=1|has|have}} been |{{#ifexpr:{{{goals}}}=1|was|were}}}} {{{goals}}} {{#ifexpr:{{{goals}}}=1|goal|goals}} scored{{#if:{{{players|}}}|&nbsp;by {{{players}}} {{#ifexpr:{{{players}}}=1|player|different players}} {{#if:{{{own goals|}}}|&nbsp;(with {{{own goals}}} of them credited as {{#ifexpr:{{{own goals}}}=1|an own goal|own goals}})|}}|}} in {{{matches}}} {{#ifexpr:{{{matches}}}=1|match|matches}}, for an average of {{#expr:{{{goals}}}/{{{matches}}} round 2}} {{#ifexpr:({{{goals}}}/{{{matches}}} round 2)=1|goal|goals}} per match {{#if:{{{updated|}}}|&nbsp;(as of {{{updated}}})}}.}}{{#if:{{{bold|}}}|{{#if:{{{assists|}}}||&nbsp;}} Players highlighted in '''bold''' are still active in the competition. |}}{{#if:{{{further|}}}|{{#if:{{{assists|}}}||&nbsp;}}{{{further}}}|}} {{#if:{{{extra|}}}|{{{extra}}}{{clear}}|}} --]] local statNumber = mw.getLanguage('en'):formatNum( tonumber( g.args['goals'] or 0) ) --format goal number as string local matches = g.args['matches'] local statType = "goal" if g.args['assists'] then statType = "assist" end if g.args['clean sheets'] then statType = "clean sheet" end local ongoing = g.args['ongoing'] local text1 = "There" if g.args['lc'] then text1 = "there" end local text2 = "were" if ongoing then text2 = "have been" end local updateString = "" local averageString = "" local goalPlural = "s" -- goal(s) if g.args['goals'] and tonumber(g.args['goals']) == 1 then goalPlural = "" text2 = "was" if ongoing then text2 = "has been" end end local matchPlural = "es" -- match(es) if g.args['matches'] and tonumber(g.args['matches']) == 1 then matchPlural = "" end -- auto version: string.format(" in %d match%s, for an average of %."..precision.."g goal%s per match", matches, pluralMatches, average, pluralAverage) if g.args['goals'] and g.args['matches'] then local averageGoals = g.args['goals']/g.args['matches'] local avGoalPlural = "s" if averageGoals == 1 then avGoalPlural = "" end averageString = string.format(" in %d match%s, for an average of %.3g goal%s per match", g.args['matches'], matchPlural, averageGoals, avGoalPlural) end if g.args['updated'] and g.args['updated'] ~= "complete" then updateString = "&nbsp;(as of " ..g.args['updated'] .. ")" end local sep = "." if g.args['sep'] then sep = g.args['sep'] end local text = "" if g.args['goals'] then text = string.format("%s %s %s %s%s scored%s", text1, text2, statNumber, statType, goalPlural, averageString..updateString..sep) end text = p.addAdditionHeaderText(text) -- handles template parameters bold, further, extra --[[ {{#if:{{{30 goals|{{{30 assists|}}}}}}|'''30 {{#if:{{{assists|}}}|assists|goals}}''' <div class="div-col columns column-count column-count-3" style="column-count:3;"> {{#if:{{{assists|}}}|{{{30 assists}}}|{{{30 goals}}}}}</div>|}}]] local output = "\n" local number = 30 local totalGoals = 0 while number > -4 do -- for the each goals/assists local entry = g.args[number .. ' goals'] or g.args[number .. ' goal'] or g.args[number .. ' assists'] or g.args[number .. ' assist'] or g.args[number .. ' clean sheets'] or g.args[number .. ' clean sheet'] if number < 0 then entry = g.args[math.abs(number) .. ' own goals'] or g.args[math.abs(number) .. ' own goal'] statType = "own goal" end local plural = "s" if number == 1 or number == -1 then plural = "" end if entry then -- do we have goals/assists for this number output = output .. "\n'''" .. tostring(math.abs(number)) .. " " .. statType .. plural .. "'''\n" .. p.openList(frame) .. "\n" .. entry .. p.closeList(frame) totalGoals = p.countGoals(entry, number, totalGoals) end number = number -1 end if statType == "goal" or statType == "own goal" then if g.args['goals'] and totalGoals ~= tonumber(g.args['goals']) then mw.addWarning("WARNING. Mismatch between number of goals listed (" .. totalGoals .. ") and goals parameter (" .. g.args['goals'] .. ").") end end --{{#if:{{{bottom|}}}|{{small|{{{bottom_text}}}}} <div class="div-col columns column-count column-count-3" style="column-count:3;"> {{{bottom}}}</div>|}}{{#if:{{{source|}}}|{{smaller|Source: {{{source}}}}}|}} local footerText = g.args['footer-text'] or g.args['bottom'] or "" local footerHeading = g.args['footer-heading'] or g.args['bottom-text'] or "" local footer = "" if footerText ~= "" then local heading = "" if footerHeading ~= "" then heading = '<p>' .. footerHeading .. '</p>' end footer = '\n' .. heading .. p.openList(frame) .. '\n' .. footerText .. p.closeList(frame) end --{{#if:{{{source|}}}|{{small|Source: {{{source}}}}}|}} local source = g.args['source'] or "" if source ~= "" then source = "<small>Source: " .. source .. "</small>" end return text .. output .. footer .. source end --[[ ######################## top scorer output ############################### p.topscorer(frame) - output the top goalscorer(s) for the whole competition |maxlist= how many tied players to list before collapsing to generic "N players" text (default 5) |basepage= page used in the collapsed link (default: current page) |section= section anchor for that link (default: Goalscorers) ]] function p.topscorer(frame) getArgs(frame) local dataTarget = g.args[1] or g.args['data'] if not dataTarget then return "" end -- this feature needs module data data = require('Module:Goalscorers/data/' .. dataTarget) g.goalscorers = {} -- reset state (safe across invokes) g.totalGoals = 0 local ok = p.selectGoalscorers() -- regular goals only; own goals ignored if not ok then return p.error_msg() end p.sortGoalscorers() -- sorts by goals desc, then country, name if #g.goalscorers == 0 then return "" end -- no scorers -> output nothing -- collect the tied leaders (sorted, so they sit at the front of the list) local topGoals = g.goalscorers[1].goals local leaders = {} for _, v in ipairs(g.goalscorers) do if v.goals == topGoals then leaders[#leaders + 1] = v else break end end local numTied = #leaders local maxList = tonumber(g.args['maxlist']) or 5 local goalWord = (topGoals == 1) and "goal" or "goals" local output if numTied == 1 then -- single top scorer local v = leaders[1] output = p.addLinkedIcon(frame, v.country) .. " " .. v.player .. ' <span class="nowrap">(' .. topGoals .. ' ' .. goalWord .. ')</span>' elseif numTied <= maxList then -- list each tied player local mList = require('Module:List') local listArgs = { class = 'nowrap' } for _, v in ipairs(leaders) do listArgs[#listArgs + 1] = p.addLinkedIcon(frame, v.country) .. " " .. v.player end listArgs[#listArgs + 1] = '(' .. topGoals .. ' ' .. goalWord .. ' each)' output = mList.makeList('unbulleted', listArgs) else -- too many tied -> generic text local mList = require('Module:List') local cn = require('Module:ConvertNumeric') local writtenNum = cn.spell_number2{ num = numTied, capitalize = true } -- e.g. 7 -> "Seven" local basePage = g.args['basepage'] or mw.title.getCurrentTitle().text local section = g.args['section'] or 'Goalscorers' output = mList.makeList('unbulleted', { class = 'nowrap', "''[[" .. basePage .. "#" .. section .. "|" .. writtenNum .. " players]]''", '(' .. topGoals .. ' ' .. goalWord .. ' each)' }) end return p.error_msg() or output end return p jqd8pvy73lrfpme2ktkvwzk6n2o07ye 828 29298 109266 2026-08-08T16:35:57Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109266 wikitext text/x-wiki This template shows football (soccer) goalscorers, and is used on many soccer pages. {{Module rating |beta<!-- Values: pre-alpha • alpha • beta • release • protected -- If a rating not needed/relevant, delete this template call -->}} <!-- Please place categories where indicated at the bottom of this page and interwikis at Wikidata (see [[Wikipedia:Wikidata]]) --> '''Data subpages''' {{div col}} <ul class="listify">{{Special:Prefixindex/Module:Goalscorers/data/ |hideredirects=1 |stripprefix=0}}</ul> {{Div col end}} == Usage == <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>#invoke:{{BASEPAGENAME}}|main}}</code> Used by template {{tl|goalscorers}} so see its [[Template:Goalscorers/testcases|testcases]]. <includeonly>{{#ifeq:{{SUBPAGENAME}}|sandbox | | <!-- Categories below this line, please; interwikis at Wikidata --> }}</includeonly><noinclude> [[Category:Module documentation pages]] </noinclude> 9hqx4qpoqmws0nniua83tjlah785khl 14 29299 109267 2026-08-08T16:36:21Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh category 109267 wikitext text/x-wiki phoiac9h4m842xq45sp7s6u21eteeq1 10 29300 109268 2026-08-08T16:38:06Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh template 109268 wikitext text/x-wiki <templatestyles src="Template:Table alignment/styles.css" /><noinclude>{{documentation}}</noinclude> f800e89xymgt3urkpl9thn689sw4yru 10 29301 109269 2026-08-08T16:39:02Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109269 sanitized-css text/css /* {{pp-template}} */ .defaultleft, .col1left td:nth-child(1), .col2left td:nth-child(2), .col3left td:nth-child(3), .col4left td:nth-child(4), .col5left td:nth-child(5), .col6left td:nth-child(6), .col7left td:nth-child(7), .col8left td:nth-child(8), .col9left td:nth-child(9), .col10left td:nth-child(10), .col11left td:nth-child(11), .col12left td:nth-child(12), .col13left td:nth-child(13), .col14left td:nth-child(14), .col15left 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td:nth-last-child(5), .col-6right td:nth-last-child(6), .col-7right td:nth-last-child(7), .col-8right td:nth-last-child(8), .col-9right td:nth-last-child(9) { text-align:right } 4qpm2dzs6h7umiievb5qqhd3ddmm1fk 828 29302 109270 2026-08-08T16:45:31Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109270 Scribunto text/plain local data = {} -- flag template data.templates = { flag_icon_linked = "fbicon" } -- date and matches played of latest update data.updated = { -- round, matches, update date, OF TODAY: matches finished so far/total matches finals = { 104, "complete" }, } data.groups = { -- DO NOT CHANGE THIS SECTION } -- controls which teams are still active in tournament, and therefore have their players bolded data.active_countries = { } -- rounds of competition data.rounds = { finals = 3 } -- DO NOT CHANGE -- all competition goalscorers data.goalscorers = { -- player wikilink, country, goals -- order doesn't matter, that is handled by the module -- use &nbsp; to combine given names for sorting purposes -- (only the text after the first regular space is used for sorting) -- Algeria (ALG) {"[[Rafik Belghali]]", "ALG", 1 }, {"[[Nadhir Benbouali]]", "ALG", 1 }, {"[[Amine Gouiri]]", "ALG", 1 }, {"[[Riyad Mahrez]]", "ALG", 2 }, -- Argentina (ARG) {"[[Julián Alvarez]]", "ARG", 1 }, {"[[Enzo Fernández]]", "ARG", 2 }, {"[[Giovani Lo Celso]]", "ARG", 1 }, {"[[Alexis Mac Allister]]", "ARG", 1 }, {"[[Lautaro Martínez]]", "ARG", 3 }, {"[[Lisandro Martínez]]", "ARG", 1 }, {"[[Lionel Messi]]", "ARG", 8 }, {"[[Cristian Romero]]", "ARG", 1 }, -- Australia (AUS) {"[[Nestory Irankunda]]", "AUS", 1 }, {"[[Connor Metcalfe]]", "AUS", 1 }, -- Austria (AUT) {"[[Marko Arnautović]]", "AUT", 2 }, {"[[Saša Kalajdžić]]", "AUT", 1 }, {"[[Marcel Sabitzer]]", "AUT", 1 }, {"[[Romano Schmid]]", "AUT", 1 }, -- Belgium (BEL) {"[[Kevin De Bruyne]]", "BEL", 1 }, {"[[Charles De Ketelaere]]", "BEL", 3 }, {"[[Romelu Lukaku]]", "BEL", 3 }, {"[[Alexis Saelemaekers]]", "BEL", 1 }, {"[[Youri Tielemans]]", "BEL", 2 }, {"[[Leandro Trossard]]", "BEL", 2 }, {"[[Hans Vanaken]]", "BEL", 1 }, -- Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) {"[[Kerim Alajbegović]]", "BIH", 1 }, {"[[Jovo Lukić]]", "BIH", 1 }, {"[[Ermin Mahmić]]", "BIH", 2 }, -- Brazil (BRA) {"[[Casemiro]]", "BRA", 1 }, {"[[Matheus Cunha]]", "BRA", 3 }, {"[[Gabriel Martinelli]]", "BRA", 1 }, {"[[Neymar]]", "BRA", 1 }, {"[[Vinícius&nbsp;Júnior]]", "BRA", 4 }, -- Canada (CAN) {"[[Jonathan David]]", "CAN", 3 }, {"[[Promise David]]", "CAN", 1 }, {"[[Stephen Eustáquio]]", "CAN", 1 }, {"[[Cyle Larin]]", "CAN", 2 }, {"[[Nathan Saliba]]", "CAN", 1 }, -- Cape Verde (CPV) {"[[Deroy Duarte]]", "CPV", 1 }, {"[[Sidny Lopes Cabral]]", "CPV", 1 }, {"[[Kevin Pina (footballer)|Kevin Pina]]", "CPV", 1 }, {"[[Hélio Varela]]", "CPV", 1 }, -- Colombia (COL) {"[[Jhon Arias (footballer)|Jhon Arias]]", "COL", 1 }, {"[[Jaminton Campaz]]", "COL", 1 }, {"[[Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997)|Luis Díaz]]", "COL", 1 }, {"[[Daniel Muñoz (footballer)|Daniel Muñoz]]", "COL", 2 }, -- Croatia (CRO) {"[[Martin Baturina]]", "CRO", 1 }, {"[[Ante Budimir]]", "CRO", 1 }, {"[[Petar Musa]]", "CRO", 1 }, {"[[Ivan Perišić]]", "CRO", 1 }, {"[[Petar Sučić]]", "CRO", 1 }, {"[[Nikola Vlašić]]", "CRO", 1 }, -- Curaçao (CUW) {"[[Livano Comenencia]]", "CUW", 1 }, -- Czech Republic (CZE) {"[[Ladislav Krejčí (footballer, born 1999)|Ladislav Krejčí]]", "CZE", 1 }, {"[[Michal Sadílek]]", "CZE", 1 }, -- DR Congo (COD) {"[[Brian Cipenga]]", "COD", 1 }, {"[[Fiston Mayele]]", "COD", 1 }, {"[[Yoane Wissa]]", "COD", 3 }, -- Ecuador (ECU) {"[[Nilson Angulo]]", "ECU", 1 }, {"[[Gonzalo Plata]]", "ECU", 1 }, -- Egypt (EGY) {"[[Emam Ashour]]", "EGY", 2 }, {"[[Yasser Ibrahim]]", "EGY", 1 }, {"[[Mahmoud Saber]]", "EGY", 1 }, {"[[Mohamed Salah]]", "EGY", 1 }, {"[[Trézéguet (Egyptian footballer)|Trézéguet]]", "EGY", 1 }, {"[[Mostafa Ziko]]", "EGY", 2 }, -- England (ENG) {"[[Jude Bellingham]]", "ENG", 7 }, {"[[Anthony Gordon (footballer)|Anthony Gordon]]", "ENG", 1 }, {"[[Harry Kane]]", "ENG", 6 }, {"[[Ezri Konsa]]", "ENG", 1 }, {"[[Marcus Rashford]]", "ENG", 1 }, {"[[Declan Rice]]", "ENG", 1 }, {"[[Bukayo Saka]]", "ENG", 3 }, -- France (FRA) {"[[Bradley Barcola]]", "FRA", 3 }, {"[[Ousmane Dembélé]]", "FRA", 6 }, {"[[Désiré Doué]]", "FRA", 1 }, {"[[Kylian Mbappé]]", "FRA", 10 }, -- Germany (GER) {"[[Nathaniel Brown (footballer)|Nathaniel Brown]]", "GER", 1 }, {"[[Kai Havertz]]", "GER", 3 }, {"[[Jamal Musiala]]", "GER", 1 }, {"[[Felix Nmecha]]", "GER", 1 }, {"[[Leroy Sané]]", "GER", 1 }, {"[[Nico Schlotterbeck]]", "GER", 1 }, {"[[Deniz Undav]]", "GER", 3 }, -- Ghana (GHA) {"[[Derrick Luckassen]]", "GHA", 1 }, {"[[Caleb Yirenkyi]]", "GHA", 1 }, -- Haiti (HAI) {"[[Wilson Isidor]]", "HAI", 1 }, -- Iran (IRN) {"[[Mohammad Mohebi]]", "IRN", 1 }, {"[[Ramin Rezaeian]]", "IRN", 2 }, -- Iraq (IRQ) {"[[Aymen Hussein]]", "IRQ", 1 }, -- Ivory Coast (CIV) {"[[Amad Diallo]]", "CIV", 2 }, {"[[Franck Kessié]]", "CIV", 1 }, {"[[Nicolas Pépé]]", "CIV", 2 }, -- Japan (JPN) {"[[Junya Itō]]", "JPN", 1 }, {"[[Daichi Kamada]]", "JPN", 2 }, {"[[Daizen Maeda]]", "JPN", 1 }, {"[[Keito Nakamura]]", "JPN", 1 }, {"[[Kaishū Sano]]", "JPN", 1 }, {"[[Ayase Ueda]]", "JPN", 2 }, -- Jordan (JOR) {"[[Ali Olwan]]", "JOR", 1 }, {{"[[Nizar Al-Rashdan]]", "Rashdan, Nizar" }, "JOR", 1 }, {{"[[Musa Al-Taamari]]", "Taamari, Musa" }, "JOR", 1 }, -- Mexico (MEX) {"[[Mateo Chávez]]", "MEX", 1 }, {"[[Álvaro Fidalgo]]", "MEX", 1 }, {"[[Raúl Jiménez]]", "MEX", 3 }, {"[[Julián Quiñones]]", "MEX", 4 }, {"[[Luis Romo]]", "MEX", 1 }, -- Morocco (MAR) {"[[Issa Diop (footballer)|Issa Diop]]", "MAR", 1 }, {"[[Achraf Hakimi]]", "MAR", 1 }, {"[[Azzedine Ounahi]]", "MAR", 2 }, {"[[Soufiane Rahimi]]", "MAR", 2 }, {"[[Ismael Saibari]]", "MAR", 3 }, {"[[Gessime Yassine]]", "MAR", 1 }, -- Netherlands (NED) {"[[Brian Brobbey]]", "NED", 3 }, {"[[Virgil&nbsp;van Dijk]]", "NED", 1 }, {"[[Cody Gakpo]]", "NED", 3 }, {"[[Jan&nbsp;Paul&nbsp;van Hecke]]", "NED", 1 }, {"[[Crysencio Summerville]]", "NED", 2 }, -- New Zealand (NZL) {"[[Elijah Just]]", "NZL", 3 }, {"[[Finn Surman]]", "NZL", 1 }, -- Norway (NOR) {"[[Thelo Aasgaard]]", "NOR", 1 }, {"[[Erling Haaland]]", "NOR", 7 }, {"[[Antonio Nusa]]", "NOR", 1 }, {"[[Leo Østigård]]", "NOR", 1 }, {"[[Marcus&nbsp;Holmgren Pedersen]]", "NOR", 1 }, {"[[Andreas Schjelderup]]", "NOR", 1 }, -- Paraguay (PAR) {"[[Julio Enciso (footballer, born 2004)|Julio Enciso]]", "PAR", 1 }, {"[[Matías Galarza (Paraguayan footballer)|Matías Galarza]]", "PAR", 1 }, {"[[Maurício (footballer, born 2001)|Maurício]]", "PAR", 1 }, -- Portugal (POR) {"[[Rafael Leão]]", "POR", 1 }, {"[[Nuno Mendes (footballer, born 2002)|Nuno Mendes]]", "POR", 1 }, {"[[João Neves]]", "POR", 1 }, {"[[Gonçalo Ramos]]", "POR", 1 }, {"[[Cristiano Ronaldo]]", "POR", 3 }, -- Qatar (QAT) {"[[Hassan Al-Haydos]]", "QAT", 1 }, -- Saudi Arabia (KSA) {"[[Abdulelah Al-Amri]]", "KSA", 1 }, -- Scotland (SCO) {"[[John McGinn]]", "SCO", 1 }, -- Senegal (SEN) {"[[Habib Diarra]]", "SEN", 2 }, {"[[Pape Gueye]]", "SEN", 2 }, {"[[Ibrahim Mbaye]]", "SEN", 1 }, {"[[Iliman Ndiaye]]", "SEN", 1 }, {"[[Ismaïla Sarr]]", "SEN", 4 }, -- South Africa (RSA) {"[[Thapelo Maseko]]", "RSA", 1 }, {"[[Teboho Mokoena (soccer, born 1997)|Teboho Mokoena]]", "RSA", 1 }, -- South Korea (KOR) {"[[Hwang In-beom]]", "KOR", 1 }, {"[[Oh Hyeon-gyu]]", "KOR", 1 }, -- Spain (ESP) {"[[Álex Baena]]", "ESP", 1 }, {"[[Fabián&nbsp;Ruiz]]", "ESP", 1 }, {"[[Mikel Merino]]", "ESP", 2 }, {"[[Mikel Oyarzabal]]", "ESP", 5 }, {"[[Pedro Porro]]", "ESP", 2 }, {"[[Ferran Torres]]", "ESP", 1 }, {"[[Lamine Yamal]]", "ESP", 1 }, -- Sweden (SWE) {"[[Yasin Ayari]]", "SWE", 2 }, {"[[Anthony Elanga]]", "SWE", 2 }, {"[[Viktor Gyökeres]]", "SWE", 1 }, {"[[Alexander Isak]]", "SWE", 1 }, {"[[Mattias Svanberg]]", "SWE", 1 }, -- Switzerland (SUI) {"[[Breel Embolo]]", "SUI", 2 }, {"[[Johan Manzambi]]", "SUI", 3 }, {"[[Dan Ndoye]]", "SUI", 2 }, {"[[Rubén Vargas]]", "SUI", 2 }, {"[[Granit Xhaka]]", "SUI", 1 }, -- Tunisia (TUN) {"[[Hazem Mastouri]]", "TUN", 1 }, {"[[Omar Rekik]]", "TUN", 1 }, -- Turkey (TUR) {"[[Kaan Ayhan]]", "TUR", 1 }, {"[[Arda Güler]]", "TUR", 1 }, {"[[Barış&nbsp;Alper Yılmaz]]", "TUR", 1 }, -- United States (USA) {"[[Folarin Balogun]]", "USA", 3 }, {"[[Sebastian Berhalter]]", "USA", 1 }, {"[[Alex Freeman]]", "USA", 1 }, {"[[Giovanni Reyna]]", "USA", 1 }, {"[[Malik Tillman]]", "USA", 2 }, {"[[Auston Trusty]]", "USA", 1 }, -- Uruguay (URU) {"[[Maximiliano Araújo]]", "URU", 2 }, {"[[Agustín Canobbio]]", "URU", 1 }, -- Uzbekistan (UZB) {"[[Abbosbek Fayzullaev]]", "UZB", 1 }, {"[[Eldor Shomurodov]]", "UZB", 1 }, } -- all competition own goal scorers data.owngoalscorers = { -- player wikilink, country, { own goals, "own goal opponents" } {"[[Damián Bobadilla]]", "PAR", { 1, "United States" } }, {"[[Miro Muheim]]", "SUI", { 1, "Qatar" } }, {"[[Mohamed Hany]]", "EGY", { 2, "Belgium and Australia" } }, {"[[Aymen Hussein]]", "IRQ", { 1, "Norway" } }, {"[[Yazan Al-Arab]]", "JOR", { 1, "Austria" } }, {"[[Mohamed Manai]]", "QAT", { 1, "Canada" } }, {"[[Cameron Burgess]]", "AUS", { 1, "United States" } }, {"[[Hassan Al-Tambakti]]", "KSA", { 1, "Spain" } }, {"[[Abduvohid Nematov]]", "UZB", { 1, "Portugal" } }, {"[[Mahmud Abunada]]", "QAT", { 1, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" } }, {"[[Yassine Bounou]]", "MAR", { 1, "Haiti" } }, {"[[Ellyes Skhiri]]", "TUN", { 1, "Netherlands" } }, {"[[Diney (footballer, born 1995)|Diney]]", "CPV", { 1, "Argentina" } }, } return data 2uui7x3cussqmdne6vfq5um1p6b6hnz 828 29303 109271 2026-08-08T16:49:26Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109271 Scribunto text/plain local data = {} -- list of FIFA country codes data.alias = { { "AFG", "Afghanistan" }, { "ALB", "Albania" }, { "ALG", "Algeria" }, { "ASA", "American Samoa" }, { "AND", "Andorra" }, { "ANG", "Angola" }, { "AIA", "Anguilla" }, { "ATG", "Antigua and Barbuda" }, { "ARG", "Argentina" }, { "ARM", "Armenia" }, { "ARU", "Aruba" }, { "AUS", "Australia" }, { "AUT", "Austria" }, { "AZE", "Azerbaijan" }, { "BAH", "Bahamas" }, { "BHR", "Bahrain" }, { "BAN", "Bangladesh" }, { "BRB", "Barbados" }, { "BLR", "Belarus" }, { "BEL", "Belgium" }, { "BLZ", "Belize" }, { "BEN", "Benin" }, { "BER", "Bermuda" }, { "BHU", "Bhutan" }, { "BOL", "Bolivia" }, { "BIH", "Bosnia and Herzegovina" }, { "BOT", "Botswana" }, { "BRA", "Brazil" }, { "VGB", "British Virgin Islands" }, { "BRU", "Brunei" }, { "BUL", "Bulgaria" }, { "BFA", "Burkina Faso" }, { "BDI", "Burundi" }, { "CAM", "Cambodia" }, { "CMR", "Cameroon" }, { "CAN", "Canada" }, { "CPV", "Cape Verde" }, { "CAY", "Cayman Islands" }, { "CTA", "Central African Republic" }, { "CHA", "Chad" }, { "CHI", "Chile" }, { "CHN", "China" }, { "TPE", "Chinese Taipei" }, { "COL", "Colombia" }, { "COM", "Comoros" }, { "CGO", "Congo" }, { "COK", "Cook Islands" }, { "CRC", "Costa Rica" }, { "CRO", "Croatia" }, { "CUB", "Cuba" }, { "CUW", "Curacao" }, { "CYP", "Cyprus" }, { "CZE", "Czech Republic" }, { "DEN", "Denmark" }, { "DJI", "Djibouti" }, { "DMA", "Dominica" }, { "DOM", "Dominican Republic" }, { "COD", "Dr Congo" }, { "ECU", "Ecuador" }, { "EGY", "Egypt" }, { "SLV", "El Salvador" }, { "ENG", "England" }, { "EQG", "Equatorial Guinea" }, { "ERI", "Eritrea" }, { "EST", "Estonia" }, { "SWZ", "Eswatini" }, -- full name must be used for Swaziland (pre-2018) { "ETH", "Ethiopia" }, { "FRO", "Faroe Islands" }, { "FIJ", "Fiji" }, { "FIN", "Finland" }, { "FRA", "France" }, { "GAB", "Gabon" }, { "GAM", "Gambia" }, { "GEO", "Georgia" }, { "GER", "Germany" }, { "GHA", "Ghana" }, { "GIB", "Gibraltar" }, { "GRE", "Greece" }, { "GRN", "Grenada" }, { "GUM", "Guam" }, { "GUA", "Guatemala" }, { "GUI", "Guinea" }, { "GNB", "Guineabissau" }, { "GUY", "Guyana" }, { "HAI", "Haiti" }, { "HON", "Honduras" }, { "HKG", "Hong Kong" }, { "HUN", "Hungary" }, { "ISL", "Iceland" }, { "IND", "India" }, { "IDN", "Indonesia" }, { "IRN", "Iran" }, { "IRQ", "Iraq" }, { "ISR", "Israel" }, { "ITA", "Italy" }, { "CIV", "Ivory Coast" }, { "JAM", "Jamaica" }, { "JPN", "Japan" }, { "JOR", "Jordan" }, { "KAZ", "Kazakhstan" }, { "KEN", "Kenya" }, { "KOS", "Kosovo" }, { "KUW", "Kuwait" }, { "KGZ", "Kyrgyzstan" }, { "LAO", "Laos" }, { "LVA", "Latvia" }, { "LBN", "Lebanon" }, { "LES", "Lesotho" }, { "LBR", "Liberia" }, { "LBY", "Libya" }, { "LIE", "Liechtenstein" }, { "LTU", "Lithuania" }, { "LUX", "Luxembourg" }, { "MAC", "Macau" }, { "MKD", "North Macedonia" }, -- for Republic of North Macedonia (2019 and later) { "MAD", "Madagascar" }, { "MWI", "Malawi" }, { "MAS", "Malaysia" }, { "MDV", "Maldives" }, { "MLI", "Mali" }, { "MLT", "Malta" }, { "MTN", "Mauritania" }, { "MRI", "Mauritius" }, { "MEX", "Mexico" }, { "MDA", "Moldova" }, { "MNG", "Mongolia" }, { "MNE", "Montenegro" }, { "MSR", "Montserrat" }, { "MAR", "Morocco" }, { "MOZ", "Mozambique" }, { "MYA", "Myanmar" }, { "NAM", "Namibia" }, { "NEP", "Nepal" }, { "NED", "Netherlands" }, { "NCL", "New Caledonia" }, { "NZL", "New Zealand" }, { "NCA", "Nicaragua" }, { "NIG", "Niger" }, { "NGA", "Nigeria" }, { "PRK", "North Korea" }, { "NIR", "Northern Ireland" }, { "NOR", "Norway" }, { "OMA", "Oman" }, { "PAK", "Pakistan" }, { "PLE", "Palestine" }, { "PAN", "Panama" }, { "PNG", "Papua New Guinea" }, { "PAR", "Paraguay" }, { "PER", "Peru" }, { "PHI", "Philippines" }, { "POL", "Poland" }, { "POR", "Portugal" }, { "PUR", "Puerto Rico" }, { "QAT", "Qatar" }, { "IRL", "Republic of Ireland" }, { "ROU", "Romania" }, { "RUS", "Russia" }, { "RWA", "Rwanda" }, { "SKN", "Saint Kitts and Nevis" }, { "LCA", "Saint Lucia" }, { "VIN", "Saint Vincent and the Grenadines" }, { "SAM", "Samoa" }, { "SMR", "San Marino" }, { "STP", "Sao Tome and Principe" }, { "KSA", "Saudi Arabia" }, { "SCO", "Scotland" }, { "SEN", "Senegal" }, { "SRB", "Serbia" }, { "SEY", "Seychelles" }, { "SLE", "Sierra Leone" }, { "SGP", "Singapore" }, { "SVK", "Slovakia" }, { "SVN", "Slovenia" }, { "SOL", "Solomon Islands" }, { "SOM", "Somalia" }, { "RSA", "South Africa" }, { "KOR", "South Korea" }, { "SSD", "South Sudan" }, { "ESP", "Spain" }, { "SRI", "Sri Lanka" }, { "SDN", "Sudan" }, { "SUR", "Suriname" }, { "SWE", "Sweden" }, { "SUI", "Switzerland" }, { "SYR", "Syria" }, { "TAH", "Tahiti" }, { "TJK", "Tajikistan" }, { "TAN", "Tanzania" }, { "THA", "Thailand" }, { "TLS", "Timorleste" }, { "TOG", "Togo" }, { "TGA", "Tonga" }, { "TRI", "Trinidad and Tobago" }, { "TUN", "Tunisia" }, { "TUR", "Turkey" }, { "TKM", "Turkmenistan" }, { "TCA", "Turks and Caicos Islands" }, { "UGA", "Uganda" }, { "UKR", "Ukraine" }, { "UAE", "United Arab Emirates" }, { "USA", "United States" }, { "URU", "Uruguay" }, { "VIR", "Us Virgin Islands" }, { "UZB", "Uzbekistan" }, { "VAN", "Vanuatu" }, { "VEN", "Venezuela" }, { "VIE", "Vietnam" }, { "WAL", "Wales" }, { "YEM", "Yemen" }, { "ZAM", "Zambia" }, { "ZIM", "Zimbabwe" }, -- Former countries and obsolete names/codes { "BGU", "British Guiana" }, { "BOH", "Bohemia" }, { "BUR", "Burma" }, { "CAF", "Central African Republic" }, { "CEY", "Ceylon" }, { "CIS", "Cis" }, { "TCH", "Czechoslovakia" }, { "DAH", "Dahomey" }, { "INH", "Dutch East Indies" }, { "GDR", "East Germany" }, { "GOC", "Gold Coast" }, { "BIN", "India" }, { "EIR", "Ireland" }, { "KVX", "Kosovo" }, { "LIB", "Lebanon" }, { "MAL", "Malaya" }, { "ANT", "Netherlands Antilles" }, { "HOL", "Netherlands" }, { "HEB", "New Hebrides" }, { "VNO", "North Vietnam" }, { "NYE", "North Yemen" }, { "NRH", "Northern Rhodesia" }, { "PAL", "Palestine British Mandate" }, { "ROM", "Romania" }, { "RHO", "Rhodesia" }, { "SAA", "Saar" }, { "SCG", "Serbia and Montenegro" }, { "SIA", "Siam" }, { "SIN", "Singapore" }, { "SRH", "Southern Rhodesia" }, { "VSO", "South Vietnam" }, { "SYE", "South Yemen" }, { "URS", "Soviet Union" }, { "SUD", "Sudan" }, { "NGY", "Suriname" }, { "TAA", "Tanganyika" }, { "TAI", "Taiwan" }, { "UAR", "United Arab Republic" }, { "UPV", "Upper Volta" }, { "FRG", "West Germany" }, { "WSM", "Western Samoa" }, { "YUG", "Yugoslavia" }, { "ZAI", "Zaire" }, { "FRY", "Fr Yugoslavia" }, -- unofficial but distinguishes from KSCS/SFRY { "RMK", "Macedonia" }, -- for Republic of Macedonia (pre-2019) -- Affiliated to FIFA confederations { "BOE", "Bonaire" }, { "GUF", "French Guiana" }, { "GLP", "Guadeloupe" }, { "KIR", "Kiribati" }, { "MTQ", "Martinique" }, { "NIU", "Niue" }, { "NMI", "Northern Mariana Islands" }, { "REU", "Reunion" }, { "SMN", "Saint Martin" }, { "SMA", "Sint Maarten" }, { "TUV", "Tuvalu" }, { "ZAN", "Zanzibar" }, } return data 0bd8p1y1pz4xotozqlkuzrzrx5npz7t 828 29304 109272 2026-08-08T16:51:38Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109272 Scribunto text/plain -- Date functions for use by other modules. -- I18N and time zones are not supported. local MINUS = '−' -- Unicode U+2212 MINUS SIGN local floor = math.floor local Date, DateDiff, diffmt -- forward declarations local uniq = { 'unique identifier' } local function is_date(t) -- The system used to make a date read-only means there is no unique -- metatable that is conveniently accessible to check. return type(t) == 'table' and t._id == uniq end local function is_diff(t) return type(t) == 'table' and getmetatable(t) == diffmt end local function _list_join(list, sep) return table.concat(list, sep) end local function collection() -- Return a table to hold items. return { n = 0, add = function (self, item) self.n = self.n + 1 self[self.n] = item end, join = _list_join, } end local function strip_to_nil(text) -- If text is a string, return its trimmed content, or nil if empty. -- Otherwise return text (convenient when Date fields are provided from -- another module which may pass a string, a number, or another type). if type(text) == 'string' then text = text:match('(%S.-)%s*$') end return text end local function is_leap_year(year, calname) -- Return true if year is a leap year. if calname == 'Julian' then return year % 4 == 0 end return (year % 4 == 0 and year % 100 ~= 0) or year % 400 == 0 end local function days_in_month(year, month, calname) -- Return number of days (1..31) in given month (1..12). if month == 2 and is_leap_year(year, calname) then return 29 end return ({ 31, 28, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31 })[month] end local function h_m_s(time) -- Return hour, minute, second extracted from fraction of a day. time = floor(time * 24 * 3600 + 0.5) -- number of seconds local second = time % 60 time = floor(time / 60) return floor(time / 60), time % 60, second end local function hms(date) -- Return fraction of a day from date's time, where (0 <= fraction < 1) -- if the values are valid, but could be anything if outside range. return (date.hour + (date.minute + date.second / 60) / 60) / 24 end local function julian_date(date) -- Return jd, jdz from a Julian or Gregorian calendar date where -- jd = Julian date and its fractional part is zero at noon -- jdz = same, but assume time is 00:00:00 if no time given -- http://www.tondering.dk/claus/cal/julperiod.php#formula -- Testing shows this works for all dates from year -9999 to 9999! -- JDN 0 is the 24-hour period starting at noon UTC on Monday -- 1 January 4713 BC = (-4712, 1, 1) Julian calendar -- 24 November 4714 BC = (-4713, 11, 24) Gregorian calendar local offset local a = floor((14 - date.month)/12) local y = date.year + 4800 - a if date.calendar == 'Julian' then offset = floor(y/4) - 32083 else offset = floor(y/4) - floor(y/100) + floor(y/400) - 32045 end local m = date.month + 12*a - 3 local jd = date.day + floor((153*m + 2)/5) + 365*y + offset if date.hastime then jd = jd + hms(date) - 0.5 return jd, jd end return jd, jd - 0.5 end local function set_date_from_jd(date) -- Set the fields of table date from its Julian date field. -- Return true if date is valid. -- http://www.tondering.dk/claus/cal/julperiod.php#formula -- This handles the proleptic Julian and Gregorian calendars. -- Negative Julian dates are not defined but they work. local calname = date.calendar local low, high -- min/max limits for date ranges −9999-01-01 to 9999-12-31 if calname == 'Gregorian' then low, high = -1930999.5, 5373484.49999 elseif calname == 'Julian' then low, high = -1931076.5, 5373557.49999 else return end local jd = date.jd if not (type(jd) == 'number' and low <= jd and jd <= high) then return end local jdn = floor(jd) if date.hastime then local time = jd - jdn -- 0 <= time < 1 if time >= 0.5 then -- if at or after midnight of next day jdn = jdn + 1 time = time - 0.5 else time = time + 0.5 end date.hour, date.minute, date.second = h_m_s(time) else date.second = 0 date.minute = 0 date.hour = 0 end local b, c if calname == 'Julian' then b = 0 c = jdn + 32082 else -- Gregorian local a = jdn + 32044 b = floor((4*a + 3)/146097) c = a - floor(146097*b/4) end local d = floor((4*c + 3)/1461) local e = c - floor(1461*d/4) local m = floor((5*e + 2)/153) date.day = e - floor((153*m + 2)/5) + 1 date.month = m + 3 - 12*floor(m/10) date.year = 100*b + d - 4800 + floor(m/10) return true end local function fix_numbers(numbers, y, m, d, H, M, S, partial, hastime, calendar) -- Put the result of normalizing the given values in table numbers. -- The result will have valid m, d values if y is valid; caller checks y. -- The logic of PHP mktime is followed where m or d can be zero to mean -- the previous unit, and -1 is the one before that, etc. -- Positive values carry forward. local date if not (1 <= m and m <= 12) then date = Date(y, 1, 1) if not date then return end date = date + ((m - 1) .. 'm') y, m = date.year, date.month end local days_hms if not partial then if hastime and H and M and S then if not (0 <= H and H <= 23 and 0 <= M and M <= 59 and 0 <= S and S <= 59) then days_hms = hms({ hour = H, minute = M, second = S }) end end if days_hms or not (1 <= d and d <= days_in_month(y, m, calendar)) then date = date or Date(y, m, 1) if not date then return end date = date + (d - 1 + (days_hms or 0)) y, m, d = date.year, date.month, date.day if days_hms then H, M, S = date.hour, date.minute, date.second end end end numbers.year = y numbers.month = m numbers.day = d if days_hms then -- Don't set H unless it was valid because a valid H will set hastime. numbers.hour = H numbers.minute = M numbers.second = S end end local function set_date_from_numbers(date, numbers, options) -- Set the fields of table date from numeric values. -- Return true if date is valid. if type(numbers) ~= 'table' then return end local y = numbers.year or date.year local m = numbers.month or date.month local d = numbers.day or date.day local H = numbers.hour local M = numbers.minute or date.minute or 0 local S = numbers.second or date.second or 0 local need_fix if y and m and d then date.partial = nil if not (-9999 <= y and y <= 9999 and 1 <= m and m <= 12 and 1 <= d and d <= days_in_month(y, m, date.calendar)) then if not date.want_fix then return end need_fix = true end elseif y and date.partial then if d or not (-9999 <= y and y <= 9999) then return end if m and not (1 <= m and m <= 12) then if not date.want_fix then return end need_fix = true end else return end if date.partial then H = nil -- ignore any time M = nil S = nil else if H then -- It is not possible to set M or S without also setting H. date.hastime = true else H = 0 end if not (0 <= H and H <= 23 and 0 <= M and M <= 59 and 0 <= S and S <= 59) then if date.want_fix then need_fix = true else return end end end date.want_fix = nil if need_fix then fix_numbers(numbers, y, m, d, H, M, S, date.partial, date.hastime, date.calendar) return set_date_from_numbers(date, numbers, options) end date.year = y -- -9999 to 9999 ('n BC' → year = 1 - n) date.month = m -- 1 to 12 (may be nil if partial) date.day = d -- 1 to 31 (* = nil if partial) date.hour = H -- 0 to 59 (*) date.minute = M -- 0 to 59 (*) date.second = S -- 0 to 59 (*) if type(options) == 'table' then for _, k in ipairs({ 'am', 'era', 'format' }) do if options[k] then date.options[k] = options[k] end end end return true end local function make_option_table(options1, options2) -- If options1 is a string, return a table with its settings, or -- if it is a table, use its settings. -- Missing options are set from table options2 or defaults. -- If a default is used, a flag is set so caller knows the value was not intentionally set. -- Valid option settings are: -- am: 'am', 'a.m.', 'AM', 'A.M.' -- 'pm', 'p.m.', 'PM', 'P.M.' (each has same meaning as corresponding item above) -- era: 'BCMINUS', 'BCNEGATIVE', 'BC', 'B.C.', 'BCE', 'B.C.E.', 'AD', 'A.D.', 'CE', 'C.E.' -- Option am = 'am' does not mean the hour is AM; it means 'am' or 'pm' is used, depending on the hour, -- and am = 'pm' has the same meaning. -- Similarly, era = 'BC' means 'BC' is used if year <= 0. -- BCMINUS displays a MINUS if year < 0 and the display format does not include %{era}. -- BCNEGATIVE is similar but displays a hyphen. local result = { bydefault = {} } if type(options1) == 'table' then result.am = options1.am result.era = options1.era elseif type(options1) == 'string' then -- Example: 'am:AM era:BC' or 'am=AM era=BC'. for item in options1:gmatch('%S+') do local lhs, rhs = item:match('^(%w+)[:=](.+)$') if lhs then result[lhs] = rhs end end end options2 = type(options2) == 'table' and options2 or {} local defaults = { am = 'am', era = 'BC' } for k, v in pairs(defaults) do if not result[k] then if options2[k] then result[k] = options2[k] else result[k] = v result.bydefault[k] = true end end end return result end local ampm_options = { -- lhs = input text accepted as an am/pm option -- rhs = code used internally ['am'] = 'am', ['AM'] = 'AM', ['a.m.'] = 'a.m.', ['A.M.'] = 'A.M.', ['pm'] = 'am', -- same as am ['PM'] = 'AM', ['p.m.'] = 'a.m.', ['P.M.'] = 'A.M.', } local era_text = { -- Text for displaying an era with a positive year (after adjusting -- by replacing year with 1 - year if date.year <= 0). -- options.era = { year<=0 , year>0 } ['BCMINUS'] = { 'BC' , '' , isbc = true, sign = MINUS }, ['BCNEGATIVE'] = { 'BC' , '' , isbc = true, sign = '-' }, ['BC'] = { 'BC' , '' , isbc = true }, ['B.C.'] = { 'B.C.' , '' , isbc = true }, ['BCE'] = { 'BCE' , '' , isbc = true }, ['B.C.E.'] = { 'B.C.E.', '' , isbc = true }, ['AD'] = { 'BC' , 'AD' }, ['A.D.'] = { 'B.C.' , 'A.D.' }, ['CE'] = { 'BCE' , 'CE' }, ['C.E.'] = { 'B.C.E.', 'C.E.' }, } local function get_era_for_year(era, year) return (era_text[era] or era_text['BC'])[year > 0 and 2 or 1] or '' end local function strftime(date, format, options) -- Return date formatted as a string using codes similar to those -- in the C strftime library function. local sformat = string.format local shortcuts = { ['%c'] = '%-I:%M %p %-d %B %-Y %{era}', -- date and time: 2:30 pm 1 April 2016 ['%x'] = '%-d %B %-Y %{era}', -- date: 1 April 2016 ['%X'] = '%-I:%M %p', -- time: 2:30 pm } if shortcuts[format] then format = shortcuts[format] end local codes = { a = { field = 'dayabbr' }, A = { field = 'dayname' }, b = { field = 'monthabbr' }, B = { field = 'monthname' }, u = { fmt = '%d' , field = 'dowiso' }, w = { fmt = '%d' , field = 'dow' }, d = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'day' }, m = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'month' }, Y = { fmt = '%04d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'year' }, H = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'hour' }, M = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'minute' }, S = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'second' }, j = { fmt = '%03d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'dayofyear' }, I = { fmt = '%02d', fmt2 = '%d', field = 'hour', special = 'hour12' }, p = { field = 'hour', special = 'am' }, } options = make_option_table(options, date.options) local amopt = options.am local eraopt = options.era local function replace_code(spaces, modifier, id) local code = codes[id] if code then local fmt = code.fmt if modifier == '-' and code.fmt2 then fmt = code.fmt2 end local value = date[code.field] if not value then return nil -- an undefined field in a partial date end local special = code.special if special then if special == 'hour12' then value = value % 12 value = value == 0 and 12 or value elseif special == 'am' then local ap = ({ ['a.m.'] = { 'a.m.', 'p.m.' }, ['AM'] = { 'AM', 'PM' }, ['A.M.'] = { 'A.M.', 'P.M.' }, })[ampm_options[amopt]] or { 'am', 'pm' } return (spaces == '' and '' or '&nbsp;') .. (value < 12 and ap[1] or ap[2]) end end if code.field == 'year' then local sign = (era_text[eraopt] or {}).sign if not sign or format:find('%{era}', 1, true) then sign = '' if value <= 0 then value = 1 - value end else if value >= 0 then sign = '' else value = -value end end return spaces .. sign .. sformat(fmt, value) end return spaces .. (fmt and sformat(fmt, value) or value) end end local function replace_property(spaces, id) if id == 'era' then -- Special case so can use local era option. local result = get_era_for_year(eraopt, date.year) if result == '' then return '' end return (spaces == '' and '' or '&nbsp;') .. result end local result = date[id] if type(result) == 'string' then return spaces .. result end if type(result) == 'number' then return spaces .. tostring(result) end if type(result) == 'boolean' then return spaces .. (result and '1' or '0') end -- This occurs if id is an undefined field in a partial date, or is the name of a function. return nil end local PERCENT = '\127PERCENT\127' return (format :gsub('%%%%', PERCENT) :gsub('(%s*)%%{(%w+)}', replace_property) :gsub('(%s*)%%(%-?)(%a)', replace_code) :gsub(PERCENT, '%%') ) end local function _date_text(date, fmt, options) -- Return a formatted string representing the given date. if not is_date(date) then error('date:text: need a date (use "date:text()" with a colon)', 2) end if type(fmt) == 'string' and fmt:match('%S') then if fmt:find('%', 1, true) then return strftime(date, fmt, options) end elseif date.partial then fmt = date.month and 'my' or 'y' else fmt = 'dmy' if date.hastime then fmt = (date.second > 0 and 'hms ' or 'hm ') .. fmt end end local function bad_format() -- For consistency with other format processing, return given format -- (or cleaned format if original was not a string) if invalid. return mw.text.nowiki(fmt) end if date.partial then -- Ignore days in standard formats like 'ymd'. if fmt == 'ym' or fmt == 'ymd' then fmt = date.month and '%Y-%m %{era}' or '%Y %{era}' elseif fmt == 'my' or fmt == 'dmy' or fmt == 'mdy' then fmt = date.month and '%B %-Y %{era}' or '%-Y %{era}' elseif fmt == 'y' then fmt = date.month and '%-Y %{era}' or '%-Y %{era}' else return bad_format() end return strftime(date, fmt, options) end local function hm_fmt() local plain = make_option_table(options, date.options).bydefault.am return plain and '%H:%M' or '%-I:%M %p' end local need_time = date.hastime local t = collection() for item in fmt:gmatch('%S+') do local f if item == 'hm' then f = hm_fmt() need_time = false elseif item == 'hms' then f = '%H:%M:%S' need_time = false elseif item == 'ymd' then f = '%Y-%m-%d %{era}' elseif item == 'mdy' then f = '%B %-d, %-Y %{era}' elseif item == 'dmy' then f = '%-d %B %-Y %{era}' else return bad_format() end t:add(f) end fmt = t:join(' ') if need_time then fmt = hm_fmt() .. ' ' .. fmt end return strftime(date, fmt, options) end local day_info = { -- 0=Sun to 6=Sat [0] = { 'Sun', 'Sunday' }, { 'Mon', 'Monday' }, { 'Tue', 'Tuesday' }, { 'Wed', 'Wednesday' }, { 'Thu', 'Thursday' }, { 'Fri', 'Friday' }, { 'Sat', 'Saturday' }, } local month_info = { -- 1=Jan to 12=Dec { 'Jan', 'January' }, { 'Feb', 'February' }, { 'Mar', 'March' }, { 'Apr', 'April' }, { 'May', 'May' }, { 'Jun', 'June' }, { 'Jul', 'July' }, { 'Aug', 'August' }, { 'Sep', 'September' }, { 'Oct', 'October' }, { 'Nov', 'November' }, { 'Dec', 'December' }, } local function name_to_number(text, translate) if type(text) == 'string' then return translate[text:lower()] end end local function day_number(text) return name_to_number(text, { sun = 0, sunday = 0, mon = 1, monday = 1, tue = 2, tuesday = 2, wed = 3, wednesday = 3, thu = 4, thursday = 4, fri = 5, friday = 5, sat = 6, saturday = 6, }) end local function month_number(text) return name_to_number(text:gsub('%.', ''), { jan = 1, january = 1, feb = 2, february = 2, mar = 3, march = 3, apr = 4, april = 4, may = 5, jun = 6, june = 6, jul = 7, july = 7, aug = 8, august = 8, sep = 9, september = 9, sept = 9, oct = 10, october = 10, nov = 11, november = 11, dec = 12, december = 12, }) end local function _list_text(list, fmt) -- Return a list of formatted strings from a list of dates. if not type(list) == 'table' then error('date:list:text: need "list:text()" with a colon', 2) end local result = { join = _list_join } for i, date in ipairs(list) do result[i] = date:text(fmt) end return result end local function _date_list(date, spec) -- Return a possibly empty numbered table of dates meeting the specification. -- Dates in the list are in ascending order (oldest date first). -- The spec should be a string of form "<count> <day> <op>" -- where each item is optional and -- count = number of items wanted in list -- day = abbreviation or name such as Mon or Monday -- op = >, >=, <, <= (default is > meaning after date) -- If no count is given, the list is for the specified days in date's month. -- The default day is date's day. -- The spec can also be a positive or negative number: -- -5 is equivalent to '5 <' -- 5 is equivalent to '5' which is '5 >' if not is_date(date) then error('date:list: need a date (use "date:list()" with a colon)', 2) end local list = { text = _list_text } if date.partial then return list end local count, offset, operation local ops = { ['>='] = { before = false, include = true }, ['>'] = { before = false, include = false }, ['<='] = { before = true , include = true }, ['<'] = { before = true , include = false }, } if spec then if type(spec) == 'number' then count = floor(spec + 0.5) if count < 0 then count = -count operation = ops['<'] end elseif type(spec) == 'string' then local num, day, op = spec:match('^%s*(%d*)%s*(%a*)%s*([<>=]*)%s*$') if not num then return list end if num ~= '' then count = tonumber(num) end if day ~= '' then local dow = day_number(day:gsub('[sS]$', '')) -- accept plural days if not dow then return list end offset = dow - date.dow end operation = ops[op] else return list end end offset = offset or 0 operation = operation or ops['>'] local datefrom, dayfirst, daylast if operation.before then if offset > 0 or (offset == 0 and not operation.include) then offset = offset - 7 end if count then if count > 1 then offset = offset - 7*(count - 1) end datefrom = date + offset else daylast = date.day + offset dayfirst = daylast % 7 if dayfirst == 0 then dayfirst = 7 end end else if offset < 0 or (offset == 0 and not operation.include) then offset = offset + 7 end if count then datefrom = date + offset else dayfirst = date.day + offset daylast = date.monthdays end end if not count then if daylast < dayfirst then return list end count = floor((daylast - dayfirst)/7) + 1 datefrom = Date(date, {day = dayfirst}) end for i = 1, count do if not datefrom then break end -- exceeds date limits list[i] = datefrom datefrom = datefrom + 7 end return list end -- Cache the current date/time (UTC). -- -- Note that os.date() returns an empty object with optimized lazy getters for each field. -- Avoid current.min or current.sec in articles! https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416616 -- -- Beware that while os.date() uses 'min' and 'sec', our Date() uses 'minute' and 'second'. local current = os.date('!*t') local function extract_date(newdate, text) -- Parse the date/time in text and return n, o where -- n = table of numbers with date/time fields -- o = table of options for AM/PM or AD/BC or format, if any -- or return nothing if date is known to be invalid. -- Caller determines if the values in n are valid. -- A year must be positive ('1' to '9999'); use 'BC' for BC. -- In a y-m-d string, the year must be four digits to avoid ambiguity -- ('0001' to '9999'). The only way to enter year <= 0 is by specifying -- the date as three numeric parameters like ymd Date(-1, 1, 1). -- Dates of form d/m/y, m/d/y, y/m/d are rejected as potentially ambiguous. local date, options = {}, {} if text:sub(-1) == 'Z' then -- Extract date/time from a Wikidata timestamp. -- The year can be 1 to 16 digits but this module handles 1 to 4 digits only. -- Examples: '+2016-06-21T14:30:00Z', '-0000000180-00-00T00:00:00Z'. local sign, y, m, d, H, M, S = text:match('^([+%-])(%d+)%-(%d%d)%-(%d%d)T(%d%d):(%d%d):(%d%d)Z$') if sign then y = tonumber(y) if sign == '-' and y > 0 then y = -y end if y <= 0 then options.era = 'BCE' end date.year = y m = tonumber(m) d = tonumber(d) H = tonumber(H) M = tonumber(M) S = tonumber(S) if m == 0 then newdate.partial = true return date, options end date.month = m if d == 0 then newdate.partial = true return date, options end date.day = d if H > 0 or M > 0 or S > 0 then date.hour = H date.minute = M date.second = S end return date, options end return end local function extract_ymd(item) -- Called when no day or month has been set. local y, m, d = item:match('^(%d%d%d%d)%-(%w+)%-(%d%d?)$') if y then if date.year then return end if m:match('^%d%d?$') then m = tonumber(m) else m = month_number(m) end if m then date.year = tonumber(y) date.month = m date.day = tonumber(d) return true end end end local function extract_day_or_year(item) -- Called when a day would be valid, or -- when a year would be valid if no year has been set and partial is set. local number, suffix = item:match('^(%d%d?%d?%d?)(.*)$') if number then local n = tonumber(number) if #number <= 2 and n <= 31 then suffix = suffix:lower() if suffix == '' or suffix == 'st' or suffix == 'nd' or suffix == 'rd' or suffix == 'th' then date.day = n return true end elseif suffix == '' and newdate.partial and not date.year then date.year = n return true end end end local function extract_month(item) -- A month must be given as a name or abbreviation; a number could be ambiguous. local m = month_number(item) if m then date.month = m return true end end local function extract_time(item) local h, m, s = item:match('^(%d%d?):(%d%d)(:?%d*)$') if date.hour or not h then return end if s ~= '' then s = s:match('^:(%d%d)$') if not s then return end end date.hour = tonumber(h) date.minute = tonumber(m) date.second = tonumber(s) -- nil if empty string return true end local item_count = 0 local index_time local function set_ampm(item) local H = date.hour if H and not options.am and index_time + 1 == item_count then options.am = ampm_options[item] -- caller checked this is not nil if item:match('^[Aa]') then if not (1 <= H and H <= 12) then return end if H == 12 then date.hour = 0 end else if not (1 <= H and H <= 23) then return end if H <= 11 then date.hour = H + 12 end end return true end end for item in text:gsub(',', ' '):gsub('&nbsp;', ' '):gmatch('%S+') do item_count = item_count + 1 if era_text[item] then -- Era is accepted in peculiar places. if options.era then return end options.era = item elseif ampm_options[item] then if not set_ampm(item) then return end elseif item:find(':', 1, true) then if not extract_time(item) then return end index_time = item_count elseif date.day and date.month then if date.year then return -- should be nothing more so item is invalid end if not item:match('^(%d%d?%d?%d?)$') then return end date.year = tonumber(item) elseif date.day then if not extract_month(item) then return end elseif date.month then if not extract_day_or_year(item) then return end elseif extract_month(item) then options.format = 'mdy' elseif extract_ymd(item) then options.format = 'ymd' elseif extract_day_or_year(item) then if date.day then options.format = 'dmy' end else return end end if not date.year or date.year == 0 then return end local era = era_text[options.era] if era and era.isbc then date.year = 1 - date.year end return date, options end local function autofill(date1, date2) -- Fill any missing month or day in each date using the -- corresponding component from the other date, if present, -- or with 1 if both dates are missing the month or day. -- This gives a good result for calculating the difference -- between two partial dates when no range is wanted. -- Return filled date1, date2 (two full dates). local function filled(a, b) -- Return date a filled, if necessary, with month and/or day from date b. -- The filled day is truncated to fit the number of days in the month. local fillmonth, fillday if not a.month then fillmonth = b.month or 1 end if not a.day then fillday = b.day or 1 end if fillmonth or fillday then -- need to create a new date a = Date(a, { month = fillmonth, day = math.min(fillday or a.day, days_in_month(a.year, fillmonth or a.month, a.calendar)) }) end return a end return filled(date1, date2), filled(date2, date1) end local function date_add_sub(lhs, rhs, is_sub) -- Return a new date from calculating (lhs + rhs) or (lhs - rhs), -- or return nothing if invalid. -- The result is nil if the calculated date exceeds allowable limits. -- Caller ensures that lhs is a date; its properties are copied for the new date. if lhs.partial then -- Adding to a partial is not supported. -- Can subtract a date or partial from a partial, but this is not called for that. return end local function is_prefix(text, word, minlen) local n = #text return (minlen or 1) <= n and n <= #word and text == word:sub(1, n) end local function do_days(n) local forcetime, jd if floor(n) == n then jd = lhs.jd else forcetime = not lhs.hastime jd = lhs.jdz end jd = jd + (is_sub and -n or n) if forcetime then jd = tostring(jd) if not jd:find('.', 1, true) then jd = jd .. '.0' end end return Date(lhs, 'juliandate', jd) end if type(rhs) == 'number' then -- Add/subtract days, including fractional days. return do_days(rhs) end if type(rhs) == 'string' then -- rhs is a single component like '26m' or '26 months' (with optional sign). -- Fractions like '3.25d' are accepted for the units which are handled as days. local sign, numstr, id = rhs:match('^%s*([+-]?)([%d%.]+)%s*(%a+)$') if sign then if sign == '-' then is_sub = not (is_sub and true or false) end local y, m, days local num = tonumber(numstr) if not num then return end id = id:lower() if is_prefix(id, 'years') then y = num m = 0 elseif is_prefix(id, 'months') then y = floor(num / 12) m = num % 12 elseif is_prefix(id, 'weeks') then days = num * 7 elseif is_prefix(id, 'days') then days = num elseif is_prefix(id, 'hours') then days = num / 24 elseif is_prefix(id, 'minutes', 3) then days = num / (24 * 60) elseif is_prefix(id, 'seconds') then days = num / (24 * 3600) else return end if days then return do_days(days) end if numstr:find('.', 1, true) then return end if is_sub then y = -y m = -m end assert(-11 <= m and m <= 11) y = lhs.year + y m = lhs.month + m if m > 12 then y = y + 1 m = m - 12 elseif m < 1 then y = y - 1 m = m + 12 end local d = math.min(lhs.day, days_in_month(y, m, lhs.calendar)) return Date(lhs, y, m, d) end end if is_diff(rhs) then local days = rhs.age_days if (is_sub or false) ~= (rhs.isnegative or false) then days = -days end return lhs + days end end local full_date_only = { dayabbr = true, dayname = true, dow = true, dayofweek = true, dowiso = true, dayofweekiso = true, dayofyear = true, gsd = true, juliandate = true, jd = true, jdz = true, jdnoon = true, } -- Metatable for a date's calculated fields. local datemt = { __index = function (self, key) if rawget(self, 'partial') then if full_date_only[key] then return end if key == 'monthabbr' or key == 'monthdays' or key == 'monthname' then if not self.month then return end end end local value if key == 'dayabbr' then value = day_info[self.dow][1] elseif key == 'dayname' then value = day_info[self.dow][2] elseif key == 'dow' then value = (self.jdnoon + 1) % 7 -- day-of-week 0=Sun to 6=Sat elseif key == 'dayofweek' then value = self.dow elseif key == 'dowiso' then value = (self.jdnoon % 7) + 1 -- ISO day-of-week 1=Mon to 7=Sun elseif key == 'dayofweekiso' then value = self.dowiso elseif key == 'dayofyear' then local first = Date(self.year, 1, 1, self.calendar).jdnoon value = self.jdnoon - first + 1 -- day-of-year 1 to 366 elseif key == 'era' then -- Era text (never a negative sign) from year and options. value = get_era_for_year(self.options.era, self.year) elseif key == 'format' then value = self.options.format or 'dmy' elseif key == 'gsd' then -- GSD = 1 from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 on 1 January 1 AD Gregorian calendar, -- which is from jd 1721425.5 to 1721426.49999. value = floor(self.jd - 1721424.5) elseif key == 'juliandate' or key == 'jd' or key == 'jdz' then local jd, jdz = julian_date(self) rawset(self, 'juliandate', jd) rawset(self, 'jd', jd) rawset(self, 'jdz', jdz) return key == 'jdz' and jdz or jd elseif key == 'jdnoon' then -- Julian date at noon (an integer) on the calendar day when jd occurs. value = floor(self.jd + 0.5) elseif key == 'isleapyear' then value = is_leap_year(self.year, self.calendar) elseif key == 'monthabbr' then value = month_info[self.month][1] elseif key == 'monthdays' then value = days_in_month(self.year, self.month, self.calendar) elseif key == 'monthname' then value = month_info[self.month][2] end if value ~= nil then rawset(self, key, value) return value end end, } -- Date operators. local function mt_date_add(lhs, rhs) if not is_date(lhs) then lhs, rhs = rhs, lhs -- put date on left (it must be a date for this to have been called) end return date_add_sub(lhs, rhs) end local function mt_date_sub(lhs, rhs) if is_date(lhs) then if is_date(rhs) then return DateDiff(lhs, rhs) end return date_add_sub(lhs, rhs, true) end end local function mt_date_concat(lhs, rhs) return tostring(lhs) .. tostring(rhs) end local function mt_date_tostring(self) return self:text() end local function mt_date_eq(lhs, rhs) -- Return true if dates identify same date/time where, for example, -- Date(-4712, 1, 1, 'Julian') == Date(-4713, 11, 24, 'Gregorian') is true. -- This is called only if lhs and rhs have the same type and the same metamethod. if lhs.partial or rhs.partial then -- One date is partial; the other is a partial or a full date. -- The months may both be nil, but must be the same. return lhs.year == rhs.year and lhs.month == rhs.month and lhs.calendar == rhs.calendar end return lhs.jdz == rhs.jdz end local function mt_date_lt(lhs, rhs) -- Return true if lhs < rhs, for example, -- Date('1 Jan 2016') < Date('06:00 1 Jan 2016') is true. -- This is called only if lhs and rhs have the same type and the same metamethod. if lhs.partial or rhs.partial then -- One date is partial; the other is a partial or a full date. if lhs.calendar ~= rhs.calendar then return lhs.calendar == 'Julian' end if lhs.partial then lhs = lhs.partial.first end if rhs.partial then rhs = rhs.partial.first end end return lhs.jdz < rhs.jdz end --[[ Examples of syntax to construct a date: Date(y, m, d, 'julian') default calendar is 'gregorian' Date(y, m, d, H, M, S, 'julian') Date('juliandate', jd, 'julian') if jd contains "." text output includes H:M:S Date('currentdate') Date('currentdatetime') Date('1 April 1995', 'julian') parse date from text Date('1 April 1995 AD', 'julian') using an era sets a flag to do the same for output Date('04:30:59 1 April 1995', 'julian') Date(date) copy of an existing date Date(date, t) same, updated with y,m,d,H,M,S fields from table t Date(t) date with y,m,d,H,M,S fields from table t ]] function Date(...) -- for forward declaration above -- Return a table holding a date assuming a uniform calendar always applies -- (proleptic Gregorian calendar or proleptic Julian calendar), or -- return nothing if date is invalid. -- A partial date has a valid year, however its month may be nil, and -- its day and time fields are nil. -- Field partial is set to false (if a full date) or a table (if a partial date). local calendars = { julian = 'Julian', gregorian = 'Gregorian' } local newdate = { _id = uniq, calendar = 'Gregorian', -- default is Gregorian calendar hastime = false, -- true if input sets a time hour = 0, -- always set hour/minute/second so don't have to handle nil minute = 0, second = 0, options = {}, list = _date_list, subtract = function (self, rhs, options) return DateDiff(self, rhs, options) end, text = _date_text, } local argtype, datetext, is_copy, jd_number, tnums local numindex = 0 local numfields = { 'year', 'month', 'day', 'hour', 'minute', 'second' } local numbers = {} for _, v in ipairs({...}) do v = strip_to_nil(v) local vlower = type(v) == 'string' and v:lower() or nil if v == nil then -- Ignore empty arguments after stripping so modules can directly pass template parameters. elseif calendars[vlower] then newdate.calendar = calendars[vlower] elseif vlower == 'partial' then newdate.partial = true elseif vlower == 'fix' then newdate.want_fix = true elseif is_date(v) then -- Copy existing date (items can be overridden by other arguments). if is_copy or tnums then return end is_copy = true newdate.calendar = v.calendar newdate.partial = v.partial newdate.hastime = v.hastime newdate.options = v.options newdate.year = v.year newdate.month = v.month newdate.day = v.day newdate.hour = v.hour newdate.minute = v.minute newdate.second = v.second elseif type(v) == 'table' then if tnums then return end tnums = {} local tfields = { year=1, month=1, day=1, hour=2, minute=2, second=2 } for tk, tv in pairs(v) do if tfields[tk] then tnums[tk] = tonumber(tv) end if tfields[tk] == 2 then newdate.hastime = true end end else local num = tonumber(v) if not num and argtype == 'setdate' and numindex == 1 then num = month_number(v) end if num then if not argtype then argtype = 'setdate' end if argtype == 'setdate' and numindex < 6 then numindex = numindex + 1 numbers[numfields[numindex]] = num elseif argtype == 'juliandate' and not jd_number then jd_number = num if type(v) == 'string' then if v:find('.', 1, true) then newdate.hastime = true end elseif num ~= floor(num) then -- The given value was a number. The time will be used -- if the fractional part is nonzero. newdate.hastime = true end else return end elseif argtype then return elseif type(v) == 'string' then if v == 'currentdate' or v == 'currentdatetime' or v == 'juliandate' then argtype = v else argtype = 'datetext' datetext = v end else return end end end if argtype == 'datetext' then if tnums or not set_date_from_numbers(newdate, extract_date(newdate, datetext)) then return end elseif argtype == 'juliandate' then newdate.partial = nil newdate.jd = jd_number if not set_date_from_jd(newdate) then return end elseif argtype == 'currentdate' or argtype == 'currentdatetime' then newdate.partial = nil newdate.year = current.year newdate.month = current.month newdate.day = current.day if argtype == 'currentdatetime' then newdate.hour = current.hour newdate.minute = current.min newdate.second = current.sec newdate.hastime = true end newdate.calendar = 'Gregorian' -- ignore any given calendar name elseif argtype == 'setdate' then if tnums or not set_date_from_numbers(newdate, numbers) then return end elseif not (is_copy or tnums) then return end if tnums then newdate.jd = nil -- force recalculation in case jd was set before changes from tnums if not set_date_from_numbers(newdate, tnums) then return end end if newdate.partial then local year = newdate.year local month = newdate.month local first = Date(year, month or 1, 1, newdate.calendar) month = month or 12 local last = Date(year, month, days_in_month(year, month), newdate.calendar) newdate.partial = { first = first, last = last } else newdate.partial = false -- avoid index lookup end setmetatable(newdate, datemt) local readonly = {} local mt = { __index = newdate, __newindex = function(t, k, v) error('date.' .. tostring(k) .. ' is read-only', 2) end, __add = mt_date_add, __sub = mt_date_sub, __concat = mt_date_concat, __tostring = mt_date_tostring, __eq = mt_date_eq, __lt = mt_date_lt, } return setmetatable(readonly, mt) end local function _diff_age(diff, code, options) -- Return a tuple of integer values from diff as specified by code, except that -- each integer may be a list of two integers for a diff with a partial date, or -- return nil if the code is not supported. -- If want round, the least significant unit is rounded to nearest whole unit. -- For a duration, an extra day is added. local wantround, wantduration, wantrange if type(options) == 'table' then wantround = options.round wantduration = options.duration wantrange = options.range else wantround = options end if not is_diff(diff) then local f = wantduration and 'duration' or 'age' error(f .. ': need a date difference (use "diff:' .. f .. '()" with a colon)', 2) end if diff.partial then -- Ignore wantround, wantduration. local function choose(v) if type(v) == 'table' then if not wantrange or v[1] == v[2] then -- Example: Date('partial', 2005) - Date('partial', 2001) gives -- diff.years = { 3, 4 } to show the range of possible results. -- If do not want a range, choose the second value as more expected. return v[2] end end return v end if code == 'ym' or code == 'ymd' then if not wantrange and diff.iszero then -- This avoids an unexpected result such as -- Date('partial', 2001) - Date('partial', 2001) -- giving diff = { years = 0, months = { 0, 11 } } -- which would be reported as 0 years and 11 months. return 0, 0 end return choose(diff.partial.years), choose(diff.partial.months) end if code == 'y' then return choose(diff.partial.years) end if code == 'm' or code == 'w' or code == 'd' then return choose({ diff.partial.mindiff:age(code), diff.partial.maxdiff:age(code) }) end return nil end local extra_days = wantduration and 1 or 0 if code == 'wd' or code == 'w' or code == 'd' then local offset = wantround and 0.5 or 0 local days = diff.age_days + extra_days if code == 'wd' or code == 'd' then days = floor(days + offset) if code == 'd' then return days end return floor(days/7), days % 7 end return floor(days/7 + offset) end local H, M, S = diff.hours, diff.minutes, diff.seconds if code == 'dh' or code == 'dhm' or code == 'dhms' or code == 'h' or code == 'hm' or code == 'hms' or code == 'M' or code == 's' then local days = floor(diff.age_days + extra_days) local inc_hour if wantround then if code == 'dh' or code == 'h' then if M >= 30 then inc_hour = true end elseif code == 'dhm' or code == 'hm' then if S >= 30 then M = M + 1 if M >= 60 then M = 0 inc_hour = true end end elseif code == 'M' then if S >= 30 then M = M + 1 end else -- Nothing needed because S is an integer. end if inc_hour then H = H + 1 if H >= 24 then H = 0 days = days + 1 end end end if code == 'dh' or code == 'dhm' or code == 'dhms' then if code == 'dh' then return days, H elseif code == 'dhm' then return days, H, M else return days, H, M, S end end local hours = days * 24 + H if code == 'h' then return hours elseif code == 'hm' then return hours, M elseif code == 'M' or code == 's' then M = hours * 60 + M if code == 'M' then return M end return M * 60 + S end return hours, M, S end if wantround then local inc_hour if code == 'ymdh' or code == 'ymwdh' then if M >= 30 then inc_hour = true end elseif code == 'ymdhm' or code == 'ymwdhm' then if S >= 30 then M = M + 1 if M >= 60 then M = 0 inc_hour = true end end elseif code == 'ymd' or code == 'ymwd' or code == 'yd' or code == 'md' then if H >= 12 then extra_days = extra_days + 1 end end if inc_hour then H = H + 1 if H >= 24 then H = 0 extra_days = extra_days + 1 end end end local y, m, d = diff.years, diff.months, diff.days if extra_days > 0 then d = d + extra_days if d > 28 or code == 'yd' then -- Recalculate in case have passed a month. diff = diff.date1 + extra_days - diff.date2 y, m, d = diff.years, diff.months, diff.days end end if code == 'ymd' then return y, m, d elseif code == 'yd' then if y > 0 then -- It is known that diff.date1 > diff.date2. diff = diff.date1 - (diff.date2 + (y .. 'y')) end return y, floor(diff.age_days) elseif code == 'md' then return y * 12 + m, d elseif code == 'ym' or code == 'm' then if wantround then if d >= 16 then m = m + 1 if m >= 12 then m = 0 y = y + 1 end end end if code == 'ym' then return y, m end return y * 12 + m elseif code == 'ymw' then local weeks = floor(d/7) if wantround then local days = d % 7 if days > 3 or (days == 3 and H >= 12) then weeks = weeks + 1 end end return y, m, weeks elseif code == 'ymwd' then return y, m, floor(d/7), d % 7 elseif code == 'ymdh' then return y, m, d, H elseif code == 'ymwdh' then return y, m, floor(d/7), d % 7, H elseif code == 'ymdhm' then return y, m, d, H, M elseif code == 'ymwdhm' then return y, m, floor(d/7), d % 7, H, M end if code == 'y' then if wantround and m >= 6 then y = y + 1 end return y end return nil end local function _diff_duration(diff, code, options) if type(options) ~= 'table' then options = { round = options } end options.duration = true return _diff_age(diff, code, options) end -- Metatable for some operations on date differences. diffmt = { -- for forward declaration above __concat = function (lhs, rhs) return tostring(lhs) .. tostring(rhs) end, __tostring = function (self) return tostring(self.age_days) end, __index = function (self, key) local value if key == 'age_days' then if rawget(self, 'partial') then local function jdz(date) return (date.partial and date.partial.first or date).jdz end value = jdz(self.date1) - jdz(self.date2) else value = self.date1.jdz - self.date2.jdz end end if value ~= nil then rawset(self, key, value) return value end end, } function DateDiff(date1, date2, options) -- for forward declaration above -- Return a table with the difference between two dates (date1 - date2). -- The difference is negative if date1 is older than date2. -- Return nothing if invalid. -- If d = date1 - date2 then -- date1 = date2 + d -- If date1 >= date2 and the dates have no H:M:S time specified then -- date1 = date2 + (d.years..'y') + (d.months..'m') + d.days -- where the larger time units are added first. -- The result of Date(2015,1,x) + '1m' is Date(2015,2,28) for -- x = 28, 29, 30, 31. That means, for example, -- d = Date(2015,3,3) - Date(2015,1,31) -- gives d.years, d.months, d.days = 0, 1, 3 (excluding date1). if not (is_date(date1) and is_date(date2) and date1.calendar == date2.calendar) then return end local wantfill if type(options) == 'table' then wantfill = options.fill end local isnegative = false local iszero = false if date1 < date2 then isnegative = true date1, date2 = date2, date1 elseif date1 == date2 then iszero = true end -- It is known that date1 >= date2 (period is from date2 to date1). if date1.partial or date2.partial then -- Two partial dates might have timelines: ---------------------A=================B--- date1 is from A to B inclusive --------C=======D-------------------------- date2 is from C to D inclusive -- date1 > date2 iff A > C (date1.partial.first > date2.partial.first) -- The periods can overlap ('April 2001' - '2001'): -------------A===B------------------------- A=2001-04-01 B=2001-04-30 --------C=====================D------------ C=2001-01-01 D=2001-12-31 if wantfill then date1, date2 = autofill(date1, date2) else local function zdiff(date1, date2) local diff = date1 - date2 if diff.isnegative then return date1 - date1 -- a valid diff in case we call its methods end return diff end local function getdate(date, which) return date.partial and date.partial[which] or date end local maxdiff = zdiff(getdate(date1, 'last'), getdate(date2, 'first')) local mindiff = zdiff(getdate(date1, 'first'), getdate(date2, 'last')) local years, months if maxdiff.years == mindiff.years then years = maxdiff.years if maxdiff.months == mindiff.months then months = maxdiff.months else months = { mindiff.months, maxdiff.months } end else years = { mindiff.years, maxdiff.years } end return setmetatable({ date1 = date1, date2 = date2, partial = { years = years, months = months, maxdiff = maxdiff, mindiff = mindiff, }, isnegative = isnegative, iszero = iszero, age = _diff_age, duration = _diff_duration, }, diffmt) end end local y1, m1 = date1.year, date1.month local y2, m2 = date2.year, date2.month local years = y1 - y2 local months = m1 - m2 local d1 = date1.day + hms(date1) local d2 = date2.day + hms(date2) local days, time if d1 >= d2 then days = d1 - d2 else months = months - 1 -- Get days in previous month (before the "to" date) given December has 31 days. local dpm = m1 > 1 and days_in_month(y1, m1 - 1, date1.calendar) or 31 if d2 >= dpm then days = d1 - hms(date2) else days = dpm - d2 + d1 end end if months < 0 then years = years - 1 months = months + 12 end days, time = math.modf(days) local H, M, S = h_m_s(time) return setmetatable({ date1 = date1, date2 = date2, partial = false, -- avoid index lookup years = years, months = months, days = days, hours = H, minutes = M, seconds = S, isnegative = isnegative, iszero = iszero, age = _diff_age, duration = _diff_duration, }, diffmt) end return { _current = current, _Date = Date, _days_in_month = days_in_month, } p4lffcwq8w4s1hro04tf52ddm3itw32 828 29305 109273 2026-08-08T16:52:42Z DaSupremo 9 Fresh module 109273 wikitext text/x-wiki {{high use}} This module provides date functions for use by other modules. Dates in the [[Gregorian calendar]] and the [[Julian calendar]] are supported, from 9999 BCE to 9999 CE. The calendars are proleptic—they are assumed to apply at all times with no irregularities. A date, with an optional time, can be specified in a variety of formats, and can be converted for display using a variety of formats, for example, 1 April 2016 or April 1, 2016. The properties of a date include its [[Julian day|Julian date]] and its [[Gregorian date|Gregorian]] serial date, as well as the day-of-week and day-of-year. Dates can be compared (for example, <code>date1 <= date2</code>), and can be used with add or subtract (for example, <code>date + '3 months'</code>). The difference between two dates can be determined with <code>date1 - date2</code>. These operations work with both Gregorian and Julian calendar dates, but <code>date1 - date2</code> is nil if the two dates use different calendars. The module provides the following items. {| class="wikitable" ! Export !! Description |- | <code>_current</code> || Table with the current year, month, day, hour, minute, second. |- | <code>_Date</code> || Function that returns a table for a specified date. |- | <code>_days_in_month</code> || Function that returns the number of days in a month. |} The following has examples of using the module: *[[Module:Date/example]] • Demonstration showing how Module:Date may be used. *[[Module talk:Date/example]] • Output from the demonstration. == Formatted output == A date can be formatted as text. <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> local Date = require('Module:Date')._Date local text = Date(2016, 7, 1):text() -- result is '1 July 2016' local text = Date(2016, 7, 1):text('%-d %B') -- result is '1 July' local text = Date('1 July 2016'):text('mdy') -- result is 'July 1, 2016' </syntaxhighlight> The following simplified formatting codes are available. {| class="wikitable" ! Code !! Result |- | hm || hour:minute, with "am" or "pm" or variant, if specified (14:30 or 2:30&nbsp;pm or variant) |- | hms || hour:minute:second (14:30:45) |- | ymd || year-month-day (2016-07-01) |- | mdy || month day, year (July 1, 2016) |- | dmy || day month year (1 July 2016) |} The following formatting codes (similar to [[strftime]]) are available. {| class="wikitable" ! Code !! Result |- | %a || Day abbreviation: Mon, Tue, ... |- | %A || Day name: Monday, Tuesday, ... |- | %u || Day of week: 1 to 7 (Monday to Sunday) |- | %w || Day of week: 0 to 6 (Sunday to Saturday) |- | %d || Day of month zero-padded: 01 to 31 |- | %b || Month abbreviation: Jan to Dec |- | %B || Month name: January to December |- | %m || Month zero-padded: 01 to 12 |- | %Y || Year zero-padded: 0012, 0120, 1200 |- | %H || Hour 24-hour clock zero-padded: 00 to 23 |- | %I || Hour 12-hour clock zero-padded: 01 to 12 |- | %p || AM or PM or as in options |- | %M || Minute zero-padded: 00 to 59 |- | %S || Second zero-padded: 00 to 59 |- | %j || Day of year zero-padded: 001 to 366 |- | %-d || Day of month: 1 to 31 |- | %-m || Month: 1 to 12 |- | %-Y || Year: 12, 120, 1200 |- | %-H || Hour: 0 to 23 |- | %-M || Minute: 0 to 59 |- | %-S || Second: 0 to 59 |- | %-j || Day of year: 1 to 366 |- | %-I || Hour: 1 to 12 |- | %% || % |} In addition, <code>%{''property''}</code> (where <code>''property''</code> is any property of a date) can be used. For example, <code>Date('1 Feb 2015 14:30:45 A.D.')</code> has the following properties. {| class="wikitable" ! Code !! Result |- | %{calendar} || Gregorian |- | %{year} || 2015 |- | %{month} || 2 |- | %{day} || 1 |- | %{hour} || 14 |- | %{minute} || 30 |- | %{second} || 45 |- | %{dayabbr} || Sun |- | %{dayname} || Sunday |- | %{dayofweek} || 0 |- | %{dow} || 0 (same as dayofweek) |- | %{dayofweekiso} || 7 |- | %{dowiso} || 7 (same as dayofweekiso) |- | %{dayofyear} || 32 |- | %{era} || A.D. |- | %{gsd} || 735630 (numbers of days from 1 January 1 CE; the first is day 1) |- | %{juliandate} || 2457055.1046875 ([[Julian day]]) |- | %{jd} || 2457055.1046875 (same as juliandate) |- | %{isleapyear} || false |- | %{monthdays} || 28 |- | %{monthabbr} || Feb |- | %{monthname} || February |} Some shortcuts are available. Given <code>date = Date('1 Feb 2015 14:30')</code>, the following results would occur. {| class="wikitable" ! Code !! Description !! Example result !! Equivalent format |- | date:text('%c') || date and time || 2:30&nbsp;pm 1 February 2015 || %-I:%M %p %-d %B %-Y %{era} |- | date:text('%x') || date || 1 February 2015 || %-d %B %-Y %{era} |- | date:text('%X') || time || 2:30&nbsp;pm || %-I:%M %p |} == Julian date == The following has an example of converting a [[Julian day|Julian date]] to a date, then obtaining information about the date. <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> -- Code -- Result Date = require('Module:Date')._Date date = Date('juliandate', 320) number = date.gsd -- -1721105 number = date.jd -- 320 text = date.dayname -- Saturday text = date:text() -- 9 October 4713&nbsp;BC text = date:text('%Y-%m-%d') -- 4713-10-09 text = date:text('%{era} %Y-%m-%d') -- BC 4713-10-09 text = date:text('%Y-%m-%d %{era}') -- 4713-10-09&nbsp;BC text = date:text('%Y-%m-%d %{era}', 'era=B.C.E.') -- 4713-10-09&nbsp;B.C.E. text = date:text('%Y-%m-%d', 'era=BCNEGATIVE') -- -4712-10-09 text = date:text('%Y-%m-%d', 'era=BCMINUS') -- −4712-10-09 (uses Unicode MINUS SIGN U+2212) text = Date('juliandate',320):text('%{gsd} %{jd}') -- -1721105 320 text = Date('Oct 9, 4713 B.C.E.'):text('%{gsd} %{jd}') -- -1721105 320 text = Date(-4712,10,9):text('%{gsd} %{jd}') -- -1721105 320 </syntaxhighlight> == Date differences == The difference between two dates can be determined with <code>date1 - date2</code>. The result is valid if both dates use the Gregorian calendar or if both dates use the Julian calendar, otherwise the result is nil. An age and duration can be calculated from a date difference. For example: <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> -- Code -- Result Date = require('Module:Date')._Date date1 = Date('21 Mar 2015') date2 = Date('4 Dec 1999') diff = date1 - date2 d = diff.age_days -- 5586 y, m, d = diff.years, diff.months, diff.days -- 15, 3, 17 (15 years + 3 months + 17 days) y, m, d = diff:age('ymd') -- 15, 3, 17 y, m, w, d = diff:age('ymwd') -- 15, 3, 2, 3 (15 years + 3 months + 2 weeks + 3 days) y, m, w, d = diff:duration('ymwd') -- 15, 3, 2, 4 d = diff:duration('d') -- 5587 (a duration includes the final day) </syntaxhighlight> A date difference holds the original dates except they are swapped so <code>diff.date1 >= diff.date2</code> (<code>diff.date1</code> is the more recent date). This is shown in the following. <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> date1 = Date('21 Mar 2015') date2 = Date('4 Dec 1999') diff = date1 - date2 neg = diff.isnegative -- false text = diff.date1:text() -- 21 March 2015 text = diff.date2:text() -- 4 December 1999 diff = date2 - date1 neg = diff.isnegative -- true (dates have been swapped) text = diff.date1:text() -- 21 March 2015 text = diff.date2:text() -- 4 December 1999 </syntaxhighlight> A date difference also holds a time difference: <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> date1 = Date('8 Mar 2016 0:30:45') date2 = Date('19 Jan 2014 22:55') diff = date1 - date2 y, m, d = diff.years, diff.months, diff.days -- 2, 1, 17 H, M, S = diff.hours, diff.minutes, diff.seconds -- 1, 35, 45 </syntaxhighlight> A date difference can be added to a date, or subtracted from a date. <syntaxhighlight lang="lua"> date1 = Date('8 Mar 2016 0:30:45') date2 = Date('19 Jan 2014 22:55') diff = date1 - date2 date3 = date2 + diff date4 = date1 - diff text = date3:text('ymd hms') -- 2016-03-08 00:30:45 text = date4:text('ymd hms') -- 2014-01-19 22:55:00 equal = (date1 == date3) -- true equal = (date2 == date4) -- true </syntaxhighlight> The age and duration methods of a date difference accept a code that identifies the components that should be returned. 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