Your complete guide to the biggest football tournament in history — official host cities, match schedule, travel tips, and eSIM connectivity for fans travelling from Hong Kong and Asia.
Tournament Overview
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Dates: 11 June – 19 July 2026
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Hosts: United States, Canada, Mexico
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Teams: 48 nations (12 groups of 4)
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Total Matches: 104
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Final Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New York/New Jersey
For the full official match schedule and fixture updates, visit fifa.com/worldcup2026.
Official Host Cities
🇺🇸 United States (11 Cities)
| City |
Stadium |
| Los Angeles |
SoFi Stadium |
| New York/New Jersey |
MetLife Stadium (Final venue) |
| Dallas |
AT&T Stadium |
| Kansas City |
Arrowhead Stadium |
| Houston |
NRG Stadium |
| Miami |
Hard Rock Stadium |
| Atlanta |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Philadelphia |
Lincoln Financial Field |
| Seattle |
Lumen Field |
| San Francisco Bay Area |
Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) |
| Boston |
Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) |
🇨🇦 Canada (3 Cities)
| City |
Stadium |
| Vancouver |
BC Place |
| Toronto |
BMO Field |
| Montréal |
Stade Saputo |
🇲🇽 Mexico (3 Cities)
| City |
Stadium |
| Mexico City |
Estadio Azteca |
| Guadalajara |
Estadio Akron |
| Monterrey |
Estadio BBVA |
Essential Fan Resources
1. Tickets & Hospitality
2. Knockout Stage Schedule
| Round |
Dates |
Matches |
| Round of 32 |
30 June – 2 July |
16 |
| Round of 16 |
4 – 7 July |
8 |
| Quarter-finals |
9 – 11 July |
4 |
| Semi-finals |
14 – 15 July |
2 |
| Third-place play-off |
18 July |
1 |
| Final |
19 July (Sunday) |
1 |
3. Visa & Entry Requirements
| Country |
Requirement |
Official Link |
| USA |
Visa Waiver countries need ESTA — apply 72+ hours before flight |
esta.cbp.dhs.gov |
| Canada |
Visa-exempt travellers need eTA — CAD 7 |
canada.ca/eTA |
| Mexico |
Many nationalities get 180-day tourist permit on arrival |
consulmex.sre.gob.mx |
If your trip covers 2–3 host countries, ensure your US visa allows re-entry from Canada/Mexico.
4. Transportation
5. FIFA Fan Festival™
Free entry with registration. Locations across host cities including Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York/New Jersey. Register at fifa.com/fanfestival.
6. Safety & Emergency
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Plans Covering USA & Canada
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Read our destination travel guides: USA | Canada | Mexico
