NEW YORK, April 2, 2026 — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 104 matches in 16 host cities, according to official tournament details released Tuesday. The group stage will run from June 11 to June 27, followed by the round of 16 from June 28 to July 3. Quarterfinals are scheduled for July 9–11, with the semifinals on July 14 and 15. The third-place match will take place July 18, and the final will be held July 19 in New York. Germany, drawn into Group E, will face Curaçao, Ecuador, and the Ivory Coast in group-stage matches hosted in Houston, Toronto, and New York. The expanded tournament format marks the first time 48 teams will compete, with matches spread across three nations. Key host cities include Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Toronto, alongside Mexico’s venues. The 2026 edition will be the first World Cup jointly hosted by three countries, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New York. No further details regarding kickoff times or broadcast arrangements were included in the released schedule.