2026 World Cup confirmed: dates, format, host cities, final venue

The short version: FIFA’s first 48-team men’s World Cup lands in June and July 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The final is set for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FoxTrend lists fixtures; WATCH opens FoxTrend event pages for streams.

What changes for viewers

More teams → more simultaneous kickoffs. Bookmark the main schedule and lean on Soccer instead of chasing one-off links.

Time zones

Pacific through Eastern US slots, plus Mexico City and Canadian venues, all appear. Convert each match to stadium-local time once, then set reminders.

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Last updated: April 2026