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countries. The US will host the most – 78 matches across its 11 stadiums, with Mexico and Canada each hosting 13 matches across their respective three and two stadiums.  has entered the single-figure mark, with the tournament getting under way in nine days in Mexico City. The biggest edition of the World Cup, with 48 nations and 104 games, will
2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5803486/fifa-world-cup-soccer-football-tickets) While World Cup organizers are heavily promoting certain songs, Herrera says
host of the 2026 World Cup.** "Canada is often overlooked, we will be fine about that," Canadian football journalist Har Johal told BBC Sport. "We will smile, be polite, and allow the countries
2026 World Cup is the biggest in the sport’s history, and the first to be held in three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. Exactly 90 minutes before kickoff, an [opening ceremony](/sports/2026/6/9/world-cup-opening-ceremony-whos-performing-when-it-starts-how-to-watch
host cities. Fifa has adopted a new organisational model for the 2026 World Cup that means it is responsible for ticket sales. BBC Sport asked Batson if he feared the cost of attending the event
2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress? A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament. Twelve seeded teams are spread
hosting the tournament are facing a major problem: Bookings are running far below what they had expected. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5803486/fifa-world-cup-soccer-football-tickets) ### [2026 World
World Cup 2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals. Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition
hosting the tournament, following the violence triggered by the killing of the drug cartel leader. Repeated incidents have brought the country’s ability to combat violent crime into question, with its leadership attempting to allay
host cities.  Signage on the exterior of AT&T Stadium, which will be named Dallas Stadium during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, is covered by workers as preparations continue
host seven of the 104 World Cup matches, including knockouts. ## Cape Verde: Tampa, Florida, US **Training:** Waters Sportsplex **Accommodation:** Grand Hyatt Regency **Fixtures:** Spain (June 15, Atlanta), Uruguay (June 21, Miami), Saudi Arabia (June
hosted by three countries - Mexico, Canada and the United States. The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state of New Jersey
World Cup 2026 Host Committee headquarters on May Day, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26121722408280-1779173523.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) SoFi Stadium workers protest in Los Angeles
host country no later than five days before their first group match. ## How many players will be on the World Cup roster? Each nation can name 26 players in its squad list, making the total
2026 seeing how big it's become." ### The challenges ahead Although this isn't the first time that the U.S. has hosted the World Cup, the upcoming tournament is expected to be vastly different