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2026 World Cup to Span Canada, Mexico, U.S. — Groups Announced

5/7/2026

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Summary

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2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and U.S., from June 11 2026 in Mexico City to July 19 2026 in New York New Jersey.
Group A includes Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic and Czechia, while Group B features Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.
Knockouts run from the round of 32 (June 28-July 3) to the final on July 19, with stadiums renamed for host cities and Adidas supplying the ball and kits to all 14 teams.

History

Historical Context

On July 4, 1988 FIFA awarded the World Cup to the United States, marking the first Anglosphere host and prompting the creation of Major League Soccer in 1993. The 1994 tournament ran June-July, drew a record 3.6 million spectators and introduced 3-point wins and indoor play. The 2026 edition will again involve the U.S., now jointly with Canada and Mexico, expanding to 48 teams.

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Story summary

2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and U.S., from June 11 2026 in Mexico City to July 19 2026 in New York New Jersey.
Group A includes Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic and Czechia, while Group B features Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.
Knockouts run from the round of 32 (June 28-July 3) to the final on July 19, with stadiums renamed for host cities and Adidas supplying the ball and kits to all 14 teams.

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