World Cup 2026

DALLAS (KDAF) — FIFA announced the host cities for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June 16.

The U.S., Canada and Mexico will host the first-ever 48-team World Cup. Sixty of the matches will be played at stadiums across the U.S..

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Kansas City will welcome the world to town in four years. It has been selected to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing the most-viewed sporting ...

A University of Tennessee study projected a $700 million economic impact for Nashville if it was awarded World Cup matches. "... I know that he would be absolutely thrilled by today's announcement." Kansas City has hosted USMNT games, including World Cup qualifiers, as well as international exhibitions and CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, but it did not host World Cup games in 1994 — the only year in which the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup. Hunt was the first owner of the Sporting KC franchise, which was originally known as the Kansas City Wiz. The family sold the team in 2006. It also did not host the 1999 or 2003 Women’s World Cup, both of which were staged in the U.S. The U.S. Open Cup has borne late Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt’s name since 1999 and he was one of the co-founders of Major League Soccer, which FIFA mandated when it awarded the U.S. its first World Cup in 1994. Its soccer-specific inventory includes the Compass Minerals National Performance Center, a state-of-the-art facility that is expected to serve as a home base for one or more teams during the World Cup, along with Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Current. It has been selected to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing one of the most-viewed sporting events on the planet to the City of Fountains. The U.S. made a joint bid along with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 tournament, which was awarded to the three North American countries over a bid from Morocco in 2018. The announcement ends KC 2026’s seven-year effort to bring the World Cup to Kansas City on a high note. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is part-owner of Sporting Kansas City, was chosen as the celebrity to congratulate Kansas City on its selection. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City will welcome the world to town in four years.

Lumen Field, the home of the Seahawks, will be one of the venues to host games during the 2026 World Cup.

While the World Cup is as big as it gets when it comes to global sporting events, Lumen Field is no stranger to hosting big games. Bringing World Cup games to Seattle is further fulfillment of the vision for the stadium Paul Allen asked fans to support in 1997 via Referendum 48. We are grateful to FIFA for recognizing Lumen Field as one of North America's most premier sports and entertainment venues and entrusting us to host such a prestigious international event."

Matches for the 2026 World Cup will be held in 11 US cities as well as three host sites in Mexico and two in Canada, soccer's world governing body, FIFA, ...

It will be the first time a men's World Cup match has been held in Canada, though the country did host the Women's World Cup in 2015. "We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a news release. It will be the second time the US has hosted the World Cup after the first in 1994, and a record third time for Mexico, which also hosted in 1970 and 1986.

FIFA has announced the venues that will host matches during the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

All of the 2026 World Cup will be played on natural grass. "Together with our good friends in Canada and Mexico, we couldn't be more excited to work with FIFA to host what we think will be the greatest World Cup in history. "Our stated goal is to have the finals," Hunt said. "When we built the stadium, it was to have great, great events," Jones said. In 1994, the Cotton Bowl hosted World Cup matches. To be able to participate in such an event is ... really awesome and inspiring." Originally starting with candidates from 44 cities and 49 stadiums across North America, the process to select venues began in 2017. Not making the list were areas such as Chicago, Minneapolis and Arizona, due to what city officials described as issues with FIFA's financial demands. We'll be engaging with all of the cities that weren't chosen to host matches. "I want to congratulate all the bid cities that will host games. Once the tournament reaches the quarterfinal stage, all remaining knockout round games will be held in the U.S. "We will be working in clusters, making sure that the teams and the fans don't have to travel too much in different areas: West, Central and East."

11 Cities in the United States, Three in Mexico and Two in Canada Will Host FIFA World Cup Matches in 2026.

Cada uno de los países anfitriones tuvo presente a uno de sus jugadores como representantes durante el evento que fue transmitido por FOX Sports 1 y Telemundo, los titulares de derechos respectivamente para el torneo. “Es un día histórico para U.S. Soccer y toda la comunidad del fútbol en Estados Unidos, desde los niveles más básicos hasta los profesionales y nuestras selecciones nacionales,” dijo la presidenta de U.S. Soccer Cindy Parlow Cone. “Junto con nuestros buenos amigos en Canadá y México, no podríamos estar mas emocionados de trabajar con FIFA para ser anfitriones de lo que creemos será la mejor Copa Mundial de la historia. I want to congratulate all the bid cities that will host games. Quiero felicitar a las ciudades que serán sedes. FIFA Announces 16 Cities To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Across The USA, Mexico And Canada11 Cities in the United States, Three in Mexico and Two in Canada Will Host FIFA World Cup Matches in 2026 NEW YORK (June 16, 2022) – FIFA announced 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup today at a live event in New York City, selecting 11 cities in the United States, three cities in Mexico and two cities in Canada. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the first time that three countries have hosted the competition.

Details: FIFA announced the following cities will host games in the 2026 tournament: West: Guadalajara, Mexico; Los Angeles; San Francisco bay area; Seattle; ...

What's next: Before we get to 2026, Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup this winter. Warriors great Steph Curry was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after scoring 34 points during the game. Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that FIFA announced 11 cities in the U.S., two cities in Canada and three more in Mexico, not 10 cities in the U.S., three in Canada and three in Mexico. The big picture: The 2026 World Cup will have 60 matches in the United States, while Mexico and Canada will host 10 games each. - The United States previously hosted the World Cup in 1994. The big picture: FIFA picked 11 cities in the United States, two in Canada and three in Mexico to host World Cup games, instantly giving all of these cities the chance to reap financial benefits from hosting the international soccer tournament.

Houston has been selected as one of the 11 U.S. host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, FIFA announced today. Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee leaders ...

Through initiatives such as the Soccer Innovation Institute, Houston 2026 will continue its important work to create a lasting legacy to benefit generations to come through soccer. We are honored and excited to be awarded the opportunity to welcome sports fans worldwide to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston. Our city’s diverse, community-driven, and innovative standing will deliver a memorable FIFA World Cup experience for the players, fans, and everyone involved. “Houston is the premier destination for hosting major events and embraces every opportunity to engage with a diverse and global audience. The FIFA World Cup will leave a legacy for the people in this city for generations to come.” “We are delighted that the most popular sporting event in the world is coming to our city in 2026. The Spirit of Houston has been on full display throughout the bid process.

The Olympics. The Super Bowl. The Final Four. The College Football Playoff National Championship Game. And now the World Cup. In what will serve as yet ...

Mexico City and Guadalajara (1970, 1986), along with Monterrey (1986), have been World Cup hosts in the past, with the Azteca hosting the final in both 1970 and 1986 as well as the infamous “Hand of God” Argentina-England quarterfinal during the latter tournament. Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) Atlanta and the now-demolished Georgia Dome missed out on being involved in the last World Cup held on the continent in 1994, which was held solely within U.S. borders.

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and Kansas City, Missouri, were among the cities picked after missing out on hosting the 1994 tournament.

The U.S. selections included none of the nine stadiums used in 1994. "We have to move out some of the pinch points," Smith said. "That's one of the high priority areas for us to focus on." FIFA has gradually moved back the kickoff time of the final from 3:30 p.m. EDT to 10 a.m. EDT for this year's tournament, which is 10 p.m. in Beijing. New stadiums were selected in five areas used in 1994. The 1994 tournament set records with a 3.59 million total attendance and average of 68,991. Infantino's goal of reaching the top of U.S. sports appears to be quite a reach. "I think this part of the world doesn't realize what will happen here in 2026," Infantino said. "These three countries will be upside down. "I know it was giggles and laughs," Canada Soccer Association President Victor Montagliani said. The capacities of the U.S. stadiums for 2026 are all 60,000 and higher. The 16 cities of the first World Cup spread across three nations were revealed, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a bold statement summing up the goal of the 2026 tournament, to be played largely in the United States.

Tennessee Titans CEO Burke Nihill said 75% the conversation with FIFA about hosting the 2026 World Cup at Nissan Stadium regarded the field itself.

"I mean big international games, wherever in the city and we'll always be after that." FIFA's requirements for Nissan Stadium were to knock out the corners, add modern and sufficient amount of VIP hospitality areas and a new field surface system. "I'm not willing to blame the stadium," Spyridon said. Despite its knack for a massive party, Nashville couldn't convince FIFA its current stadium would suffice with a newborn venue on the horizon. It turns out uncertainty around the stadium surface led to the World Cup bid's demise. Nashville led with Nissan Stadium for its bid.

This is an event on a global scale, and Philadelphia gets to shine. A girl ...

a Ken Burns-esque montage of historic sites in Old City just before cutting to the halftime break. With those events under our belt, the most important matches of the beautiful game should find a fitting venue. During the Bicentennial celebration, Philadelphia apparently hosted more than 100 sporting events. The United States is turning 250! Professional clubs were critical to American soccer’s first “Golden Age” and found consistent success in the 40s and 50s. Officials expect more than 500,000 people to visit for the events.

The destinations for world football (soccer) fans for the summer of 2026 were determined on Thursday, as FIFA announced the host cities and stadiums for the ...

Free Membership Offer FIFA World Cup tickets at TicketNetwork FIFA World Cup tickets at TicketSmarter FIFA World Cup tickets at Vivid Seats “We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion. The games from the quarterfinal knockout stage on will all be played in the United States.

The 16 venues were split into three regions, with L.A., New York/New Jersey and Dallas among headliners in the U.S..

A decision on the final will be made in due course. Infantino hinted at a fan fest in D.C. around the actual games, and with such a large World Cup, everything from fan engagement to tune-up friendlies will be on the table to make this a true continental party. Craving even more coverage of the world's game? - Mexico City, Mexico -- Estadio Azteca The United States has 11 total venues with Mexico getting three and Canada getting two. NEW YORK -- The host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico were revealed Thursday in New York City. The 2026 edition of the tournament will be the largest ever with a new 48-team format featuring 80 games, which means we'll be treated to 16 additional teams and 16 additional games than the current format.