It’s been less than a year since the FIFA Men’s World Cup champion was crowned in Argentina. Now the women get their turn. But what are the differences between the two tournaments?
The World Cup announced its full schedule of matches for the 2026 tournament on Sunday, including the opening match and the final. The World Cup will be played across all of North America from Canada through Mexico from June 11 through July 19. Here’s the full list of where games will be played, including the biggest matches.
2026 WORLD CUP OPENING MATCH
The games begin in Mexico City on June 11. A second match will be played that day in Guadalajara, as well.
2026 WORLD CUP UNITED STATES OPENING MATCH
The U.S. hosts its first game at SoFi Stadium on June 12. SoFi is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.
2026 WORLD CUP CANADA OPENING MATCH
The Canadians also start their hosting duties on June 12 in Toronto.
2026 WORLD CUP FINAL
The winning team will hoist the World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FULL LIST OF HOST CITIES
These are all the host cities for the 2026 World, and how many games will be played at each place. They’re listed in alphabetical order.
ATLANTA – EIGHT WORLD CUP GAMES
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the home for five group stage matches, a game in the round of 32, round of 16 and one semifinal game.
BOSTON – SEVEN WORLD CUP GAMES
Beantown will host five group stage games, one in the round of 32 and one quarterfinal game at Gillette Stadium.
DALLAS – NINE WORLD CUP GAMES
AT&T Stadium, aka Jerry World, will host the most matches of any city. They’ll get five group stage games, two in the round of 32, one in the round of 16 and a semifinal game.
GUADALAJARA – FOUR GAMES
All four games at Estadio Akron will be in the group stage, including the second game on Opening Day.
HOUSTON – SEVEN GAMES
NRG Stadium, the home of the Texans, will host five group stage games, then a round of 32 and a round of 16 match.
KANSAS CITY – SIX GAMES
Chiefs fans have made Arrowhead Stadium one of the loudest in the country for years. They’ll have a chance to bring the noise for four group stage game, one match in the round of 32 and one quarterfinal match.
LOS ANGELES – EIGHT GAMES
In addition to hosting the United States’ group stage opener, they’ll host four more group stage games, two games in the round of 32 and a quarterfinal game.
MEXICO CITY – FIVE GAMES
The biggest city in North America will host three group stage matches, one in the round of 32 and one in the round of 16 at Estadio Azteca.
MIAMI – SEVE
