The tournament is set to begin in Mexico City on June 11 and conclude with the final in New Jersey, USA, on July 19 with many people flying out to see the game in person rather than on TV

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

For the first time 48 nations will compete across 12 groups at the finals.