Short answer: Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026. The tournament had 48 teams, 104 matches, 308 goals and a record 6.8 million fans, and England beat France 6-4 in the third-place match in Miami on 18 July 2026.
FIFA WORLD CUP
2026
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026. 48 teams, 104 matches, 308 goals and a record 6.8 million fans.
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FIFA WC 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums on the Maps
Which cities hosted the 2026 World Cup?
New York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium โข Capacity: 82,500 โข 8 Matches
Western Region
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Los AngelesSoFi Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธSF Bay AreaLevi’s Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธSeattleLumen Field
- ๐จ๐ฆVancouverBC Place
Central Region
- ๐บ๐ธDallasAT&T Stadium
- ๐ฒ๐ฝGuadalajaraEstadio Akron
- ๐บ๐ธHoustonNRG Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธKansas CityArrowhead Stadium
- ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico CityEstadio Azteca
- ๐ฒ๐ฝMonterreyEstadio BBVA
Eastern Region
- ๐บ๐ธAtlantaMercedes-Benz Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธBostonGillette Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธMiamiHard Rock Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธNY / NJMetLife Stadium
- ๐บ๐ธPhiladelphiaLincoln Financial Field
- ๐จ๐ฆTorontoBMO Field
World Cup 2026 Stadiums
The 16 venues that hosted the 2026 World Cup.
WC 2026 Host Countries
Mexico
Experience the passion of football in Aztec lands. Hosted the opening match at the legendary Estadio Azteca.
Canada
From the Pacific coast of Vancouver to the vibrant streets of Toronto. Canada hosted menโs World Cup matches for the first time.
United States
Hosted every match from the quarter-finals on, including the final in New York/New Jersey.
What are the World Cup’s all-time records and stats?
WC History
Since the inaugural tournament in Uruguay (1930), the FIFA World Cupโข has grown into the world’s most prestigious sporting event. From just 13 teams in 1930 to 48 teams in 2026, the tournament unites billions of fans across the globe every four years.
Learn MoreRecords & Stats
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Most Titles
Brazil (5)
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Top Scorer
Mbappรฉ (22)
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Most Matches
Messi (34)
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Highest Attendance
2026 (6.8M)
Winners
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 tournament in numbers, results and records.
- Group stage: 12 groups of 4 teams.
- Knockout qualification: the top 2 in each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams.
- Knockouts: a new Round of 32, then the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
- USA (11): Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, NY/NJ, Philadelphia, SF Bay Area, Seattle.
- Mexico (3): Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.
- Canada (2): Toronto, Vancouver.
The USA hosted every match from the quarter-finals onward.
- Golden Ball: Rodri (Spain), ahead of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappรฉ.
- Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappรฉ (France), 10 goals.
- Golden Glove: Unai Simรณn (Spain).
- Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsรญ (Spain).
- Fair Play award: Netherlands.
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