About WC Culture

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and how to experience it like a local.

What is WC Culture?

This isn't FIFA's official site. This is your 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 taco spot 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 — 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 – Jul 19

2026 Tournament Dates

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Final: July 19, 2026

MetLife Stadium — New York / New Jersey

The Groups

48 teams. 12 groups. Here's how the draw landed.

A

Group A

  • Mexico Host
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • UEFA Playoff D TBD
B

Group B

  • Canada Host
  • UEFA Playoff A TBD
  • Qatar
  • Switzerland
C

Group C

  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Haiti
  • Scotland
D

Group D

  • USA Host
  • Paraguay
  • Australia
  • UEFA Playoff C TBD
E

Group E

  • Germany
  • Curaçao
  • Ivory Coast
  • Ecuador
F

Group F

  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • UEFA Playoff B TBD
  • Tunisia
G

Group G

  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • New Zealand
H

Group H

  • Spain
  • Cape Verde
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Uruguay
I

Group I

  • France
  • Senegal
  • Norway
  • Intercontinental Playoff TBD
J

Group J

  • Argentina
  • Algeria
  • Austria
  • Jordan
K

Group K

  • Portugal
  • Uzbekistan
  • Colombia
  • Intercontinental Playoff TBD
L

Group L

  • England
  • Croatia
  • Ghana
  • Panama

How it works: Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.

The Host Cities

United States (11 cities)

New York / New Jersey

8 matches

MetLife Stadium

Atlanta

8 matches

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Boston

7 matches

Gillette Stadium

Dallas

9 matches

AT&T Stadium

Houston

7 matches

NRG Stadium

Kansas City

6 matches

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Los Angeles

8 matches

SoFi Stadium

Miami

7 matches

Hard Rock Stadium

Philadelphia

6 matches

Lincoln Financial Field

San Francisco Bay Area

6 matches

Levi's Stadium

Seattle

6 matches

Lumen Field

Mexico (3 cities)

Guadalajara

4 matches

Estadio Akron

Mexico City

5 matches

Estadio Azteca

Monterrey

4 matches

Estadio BBVA

Canada (2 cities)

Toronto

6 matches

BMO Field

Vancouver

7 matches

BC Place

How the Tournament Works

1

Group Stage

48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Round-robin format — each team plays 3 matches.

2

Round of 32

Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-place teams advance. Single elimination begins.

3

Knockout Rounds

Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals. Win or go home.

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The Final

July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. The biggest match in football.

Where to Get Tickets

WC Culture doesn't sell tickets. 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