FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA · June 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026

Final venue
metlife

Final date
July 19, 2026

Format
48 teams · 12 groups of 4

Accessibility
8.5 / 10

Host citiesatlanta, los_angeles, mexico_city, new_york_nj

Group stageJune 11, 2026 – June 27, 2026

Fan zonesOfficial FIFA Fan Festivals in all 16 cities; final fan zone in NYC and Mexico City

Ticket wavesRandom draw (closed) · First-come (closed) · Bracket-based (May 2026) · Last-minute (matchday-48h)

Multi-city itineraryTriple-host weekend: Atlanta (Thu) → Miami (Sat) → Mexico City (Mon) feasible by non-stop

Cup-follower tips

ESTA / eTA / SAT required by nationality
MetLife area hotel block sells out 6mo ahead; Jersey City + Newark cheaper alternates
Mexico City altitude — arrive 48h early