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Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup โ and how to experience it like a local.
About WC Culture
This isn't FIFA's official site โ this is the fan-first culture guide to the 2026 World Cup. We're here to answer the questions that actually matter: Where should you stay? Where do locals watch matches? What's the best food near the stadium? Which neighborhoods have the best vibes?
Every city guide includes stadium info, match schedules, neighborhood breakdowns, the best food and bars near the action, and real social content from people who actually know these cities. No corporate fluff โ just the stuff you need to experience the World Cup like you live there.
Made for fans, by fans.
Tournament Overview
48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Host Cities
3
Countries
Jun 11 โ Jul 19
2026 Tournament Dates
Final: July 19, 2026
MetLife Stadium โ New York / New Jersey
The Groups
48 teams. 12 groups. Here's how the draw landed.
How it works: Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
Host Cities
๐บ๐ธ USA (11 cities)
Atlanta
8 matchesMercedes-Benz Stadium
Boston
7 matchesGillette Stadium
Dallas
8 matchesAT&T Stadium
Houston
8 matchesNRG Stadium
Kansas City
6 matchesArrowhead Stadium
Los Angeles
8 matchesSoFi Stadium
Miami
7 matchesHard Rock Stadium
New York / New Jersey
8 matchesMetLife Stadium
Philadelphia
7 matchesLincoln Financial Field
San Francisco Bay Area
7 matchesLevi's Stadium
Seattle
7 matchesLumen Field
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico (3 cities)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada (2 cities)
How the Tournament Works
Group Stage
48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Round-robin format โ each team plays 3 matches.
Round of 32
Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-place teams advance. Single elimination begins.
Knockout Rounds
Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals. Win or go home.
The Final
July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. The biggest match in football.
Where to Get Tickets
WC Culture doesn't sell tickets โ we're here to help you experience the cities, not handle your booking.
For official tickets, head to FIFA's ticketing portal. Tickets are released in phases, so sign up for updates to get notified when sales open.
Get Tickets on FIFA.com