World Cup 2026 Cities Map
World Cup®, the biggest sporting event in the world happens every four years. In 2026 Canada, Mexico and the United States will jointly host the games, and all roads will lead to the Meadowlands for the spectacular Final Match held on July 19th. The tournament's one-month schedule gives you ample opportunity to visit any of the exciting 16 host cities, to experience a match and the best of North America's cultures. Learn more about match schedules and tickets at WORLD CUP.
WHERE 2026 FINALS MATCHES ARE PLAYED
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 GAMES' TEAMS, GROUPS & MATCHES
48 Teams divided in 12 Groups, will play 104 Matches across 16 Cities during the 2026 games!
GROUP A
MEXICO - Host Country, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, CZECHIA
GROUP B
CANADA - Host Country, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, QATAR, SWITZERLAND
GROUP C
BRAZIL, HAITI, MOROCCO, SCOTLAND
GROUP D
UNITED STATES - Host Country, PARAGUAY, AUSTRALIA, TURKIYE
GROUP E
GERMANY, CURACAO, COTE D'IVORE, ECUADOR
GROUP F
NETHERLANDS, JAPAN, SWEDEN, TUNISIA
GROUP G
BELGIUM, EGYPT, IRAN, NEW ZEALAND
GROUP H
SPAIN, CAPE VERDE, SAUDI ARABIA, URUGUAY
GROUP I
FRANCE, SENEGAL, IRAQ, NORWAY
GROUP J
ARGENTINA, ALGERIA, JORDAN, AUSTRIA
GROUP K
PORTUGAL, CONGO DR, UZBEKISTAN, COLOMBIA
GROUP L
ENGLAND, CROATIA, GHANA, PANAMA
World Cup History
COUNTRIES WITH MOST 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.
PRIZES THAT THE WINNING WORLD CUP TEAMS GET
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.
THE WINNERS OF EVERY WORLD CUP
1930 URUGUAY
1934 ITALY
1938 ITALY
1942 & 1946 - No games. 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
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