The upcoming 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expansive tournament in its history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete in the global football event, which will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 104 matches are scheduled across 16 host cities, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Football enthusiasts worldwide are already brimming with anticipation for this month-long spectacle.
Final and Host City Distribution
The tournament final will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. The majority of matches will be held in the United States, which will host 78 games. Canada and Mexico will each host 13 matches. Major American cities serving as venues include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
USA National Team Group and Schedule
The United States national team, led by captain Christian Pulisic, has been drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye. The Americans will kick off their campaign on June 12 against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Their second group-stage match will be against Australia on June 19 at Seattle Stadium. The final group-stage encounter will see the USA face Turkiye on June 25, again at Los Angeles Stadium.
Full USA Group Stage Schedule:
- June 12: United States vs Paraguay – Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
- June 19: United States vs Australia – Seattle Stadium
- June 25: United States vs Turkiye – Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Fans in the United States can watch all 104 matches live on FOX and FS1. FOX will broadcast 70 matches, while FS1 will air 34 games. All matches will also be available for streaming on the FOX One platform and the FOX Sports app. The opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11, as well as the USA’s opening match against Paraguay on June 12, will be streamed free on Tubi. This extensive coverage ensures that fans can follow every moment of the action from anywhere.
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