World Cup 2026 Football. The opening match will take place on june 11, 2026 when mexico kick off at the legendary azteca stadium (which will become the first stadium to host three world cup openers) and the last of. The 2026 fifa world cup is an international men’s football (soccer) tournament which will take place in north america, with matches in the united states, mexico, and canada.
With 48 teams, 12 groups, and a new knockout format, the tournament promises to deliver more football, more drama, and more unforgettable moments. European teams will discover their 2026 world cup qualifying opponents in friday’s draw, which will be held at 11:00 gmt in zurich.