The World Cup is, without a doubt, the biggest sporting event in the world, and United 2026 will be no exception. It will be the first World Cup held in three countries —Mexico, Canada and the United States—and also the largest in history: 104 matches and 48 teams in search of the long-awaited trophy.
The tournament will present a new phase with the inclusion of the round of 32 and a format of 12 groups, from A to L. Each group will be made up of four teams. The top two will advance to the knockout round, along with the eight best third places. It will be a World Cup that promises intensity from start to finish.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, arrives as current champions and with the goal of revalidating the title in 2026. The World Cup party will begin on June 11, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Banorte Stadium, and will conclude on Sunday, July 19, with the final at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, United States.
Brazil, for its part, has gone 24 years without winning the title and will seek its six-time championship. As usual, Canarinha appears among the favorites, although it will not be the only one. France, Spain, Germany, England and Argentina itself also start as candidates.
Among the teams that could become the revelation of the tournament, Morocco once again stands out, as well as Norway, which is exciting with Erling Haaland and company, in a World Cup that is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and attractive in recent years. This is the complete calendar for the 2026 World Cup.