WORLD CUP 2026 HOST CITIES MAP

World Cup 2026 Host Cities, Map & Schedule

Use this World Cup 2026 host cities map to plan your trip across all 16 venues, experience a match, and discover the best of North America's cultures. The Final Match takes place July 19th at the Meadowlands. For match schedules and tickets, visit the official FIFA World Cup Website.

Planning your itinerary between matches? See our guide to the Top Attractions in the 2026 World Cup Host Cities.

2026 World Cup Final & Semi-Final Venues

Semi-Final 1: JULY 14th - Dallas/Arlington, Texas
Semi-Final 2: JULY 15th - Atlanta, Georgia
3rd Place Match: JULY 18th - Miami, Florida
Final: JULY 19th - Meadowlands Stadium, NJ/NY

2026 World Cup Teams, Groups & Matches

The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams across 12 groups, playing 104 matches in 16 host cities — the most expansive tournament in World Cup history!

GROUP A
MEXICO - Host Country, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, CZECHIA
Advanced: MEXICO, SOUTH AFRICA

GROUP B
CANADA - Host Country, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, QATAR, SWITZERLAND
Advanced: CANADA, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, SWITZERLAND

GROUP C
BRAZIL, HAITI, MOROCCO, SCOTLAND
Advanced: BRAZIL, MOROCCO

GROUP D
UNITED STATES - Host Country, PARAGUAY, AUSTRALIA, TURKIYE
Advanced: UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, PARAGUAY

GROUP E
GERMANY, CURACAO, COTE D'IVORE, ECUADOR
Advanced: GERMANY, COTE D'IVORE, ECUADOR

GROUP F
NETHERLANDS, JAPAN, SWEDEN, TUNISIA
Advanced: NETHERLANDS, JAPAN, SWEDEN

GROUP G
BELGIUM, EGYPT, IRAN, NEW ZEALAND
Advanced: BELGIUM, EGYPT

GROUP H
SPAIN, CAPE VERDE, SAUDI ARABIA, URUGUAY
Advanced: SPAIN, CAPE VERDE

GROUP I
FRANCE, SENEGAL, IRAQ, NORWAY
Advanced: FRANCE, NORWAY, SENEGAL

GROUP J
ARGENTINA, ALGERIA, JORDAN, AUSTRIA
Advanced: ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, ALGERIA

GROUP K
PORTUGAL, CONGO DR, UZBEKISTAN, COLOMBIA
Advanced: COLOMBIA, PORTUGAL, CONGO DR

GROUP L
ENGLAND, CROATIA, GHANA, PANAMA
Advanced: ENGLAND, CROATIA, GHANA

World Cup History

Countries With the Most World Cup Wins

BRAZIL (5 Times) 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
GERMANY (4) 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
ITALY (4) 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
ARGENTINA (3) 1978, 1986 2022
FRANCE (2) 1998, 2018
URUGUAY (2) 1930, 1950

Brazil is the only country to play in every World Cup. Since 1930, the games have been paused only twice, in 1938 and 1942 because of World War II.

Most Valuable Players in World Cup History

Lionel Messi (2 Times MVP) 2014 & 2022 (this award has been given out since 1982).
Pele, the Brazilian legend has been on the most winning World Cup teams: 1958, 1962 & 1970.
Miroslav Klose of Germany has scored the most goals (16)of any player, and did so in four consecutive tournaments: 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014.

2026 World Cup Prize Money

Champion Team gets US$50 Million
Runner-up - 2nd Place Team gets US$33 Million
Bronze Team - 3rd Place Team gets US$29 Million
4th Place Team gets US$27 Million
5th thru 8th Place Teams get US$19 Million each.

Every World Cup Winner Since 1930

1930 URUGUAY
1934 ITALY
1938 ITALY
No games played in 1942 and 1946 because of World War II.
1950 URUGUAY
1954 WEST GERMANY
1958 BRAZIL
1962 BRAZIL
1966 ENGLAND
1970 BRAZIL
1974 WEST GERMANY
1978 ARGENTINA
1982 ITALY
1986 ARGENTINA
1990 WEST GERMANY
1994 BRAZIL
1998 FRANCE
2002 BRAZIL
2006 ITALY
2010 SPAIN
2014 GERMANY
2018 FRANCE
2022 ARGENTINA
2026

Explore Red Maps American City Guides →

Traveling from Europe? Explore Red Maps European City Guides →