With an unprecedented 48 teams participating, this World Cup promises to be unlike any other. Hosting 104 matches across 16 cities in three nations is a formidable task—one that brings excitement and logistical complexities in equal measure. Get ready for a thrilling ride.
When and Where is the Draw? How to Watch?
The World Cup draw is set for December 5 at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Tune in at noon ET/9 a.m. PT for a live broadcast on FOX, along with streaming options available on FOX One, FOXSports.com, and the FOX Sports App. Pre-show coverage kicks off at 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT, so don’t miss it.
The draw process will unfold from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. After the dust settles, FOX will continue live coverage until 3:00 PM ET, delivering instant analysis, reactions, and exclusive interviews.
When is the World Cup?
Mark your calendars for the World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament will unveil its ultimate showdown at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. FOX and the FOX Sports app will be your ultimate destination for an array of World Cup content, including live matches, highlights, expert commentary, and full-match replays.
Who is Hosting the World Cup?
This is a historic moment: for the first time, the World Cup will be hosted by three nations— the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The only prior instance of co-hosting occurred in 2002 with South Korea and Japan.
In 2026, most of the tournament’s 104 matches will unfold in the U.S., featuring 78 games across 11 cities. Canada and Mexico will each welcome 13 matches—Canada with two cities and Mexico with three.
What are World Cup Cities and Stadiums?
A total of 16 cities will host the matches, showcasing stadiums recognizable to fans as homes for NFL teams.
Canada
- Toronto (BMO Field)
- Vancouver (BC Place)
Mexico
- Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
- Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
- Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
United States
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Boston (Gillette Stadium)
- Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
- Houston (NRG Stadium)
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
- Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
- New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- San Francisco/Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
- Seattle (Lumen Field)
