World Cup 2026: FIFA approved the host cities of the World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada

The 16 venues that will host the World Cup are defined four years after the start of the fair

The 16 venues for the 2026 World Cup that will jointly host Mexico, the United States and Canada and that will have the American Union as the epicenter of the fair were defined.

FIFA determined that from this World Cup 48 teams will qualify and for the first time in history it will be held jointly in three organizing countries .

The United States will host most of the World Cup

The United States will be the epicenter of the 2026 World Cup with 10 World Cup venues and most of the matches, including the final phases, among which are: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, New York.

For their part, Mexico and Canada will receive a total of 20 parties distributed among the five cities that each applied. Mexico City with four games, Guadalajara and Monterrey with three each, all from the First Phase; while the Maple Leaf will have Toronto and Vancouver as its headquarters.

FIFA analyzes tripartite inauguration

The highest body in world soccer is contemplating an opening match simultaneously between the three organizing countries, journalist David Medrano reported.

With this initiative, the Azteca Stadium will become the first property in the world to host three inaugural World Cup games after receiving the opening of the 70 and 86 World Cups in Mexico.

From the beginning of the candidacy, the Mexican Soccer Federation sought that the first duel of the tournament be held in Mexico City, although it will finally be achieved jointly.