How the 48-team format works, VAR explained, the offside rule, knockout structure and more.
48 teams, 16 cities, 104 matches across the USA, Canada and MexicoThe final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York / New JerseyTickets sold exclusively via FIFA.com — beware unauthorized resellersEstadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host matches in three World CupsSun Belt venues kick off in evening windows to dodge midday heatArgentina defend the trophy won in Qatar 2022A brand-new Round of 32 debuts before the traditional knockout bracketFOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish), TSN and TUDN carry every matchVisa or ESTA / eTA required — apply at least 60 days before travel11 US cities, 2 Canadian, 3 Mexican — the biggest spread in World Cup history48 teams, 16 cities, 104 matches across the USA, Canada and MexicoThe final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York / New JerseyTickets sold exclusively via FIFA.com — beware unauthorized resellersEstadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host matches in three World CupsSun Belt venues kick off in evening windows to dodge midday heatArgentina defend the trophy won in Qatar 2022A brand-new Round of 32 debuts before the traditional knockout bracketFOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish), TSN and TUDN carry every matchVisa or ESTA / eTA required — apply at least 60 days before travel11 US cities, 2 Canadian, 3 Mexican — the biggest spread in World Cup history