2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations have shared hosting duties. The joint bid, named 'United 2026', was approved by FIFA in 2018, emphasizing existing infrastructure. With the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams, 104 matches are scheduled across North America. The United States will host the majority, including the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Supporters will need to navigate separate immigration regulations as they travel between the host countries.
- •Joint bid won FIFA hosting rights in 2018.
- •Tournament features an expanded 48-team format.
- •Most matches scheduled in the United States.
- •Fans face different entry requirements for each country.
- •Final match set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why Is the 2026 World Cup Spread Across Three Countries?
"Football fans planning their viewing schedule for next year keep running into the same question. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico together, the first ti...
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