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How to plan a trip to the Fifa World Cup 2026 in the US
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With 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities, World Cup 2026 will be the largest one ever staged.
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- The World Cup 2026, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, will be the largest ever with 48 teams and is expected to draw six million visitors.
- Fans should buy tickets safely through fifa.com/tickets, and be wary of unofficial sellers, as Fifa "reserves the right to cancel any tickets obtained via unofficial channels".
- Applications for general ticket sales kicking off on Sept 10, and successful registrants can buy tickets in October.
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LOS ANGELES – Held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the next World Cup will be like no other.
For the first time, the tournament will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
