USA, Canada & Mexico host the biggest tournament ever staged — 48 nations, 16 cities, 104 matches. Follow every fixture, live stat and story, all in your local time.
The field expands from 32 to 48 nations split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance.
For the first time a 32-team knockout round follows the groups — more do-or-die drama on the road to the final than ever before.
From the historic Estadio Azteca to LA's futuristic SoFi Stadium, three nations open their greatest venues across four time zones.
The most matches in World Cup history, climaxing on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.