2026 World Cup host cities: United States, Mexico and Canada
For the first time, a World Cup is split across three host countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. The geographic spread and the time zones influence when each match is played. Here is what you need to know.
Three countries, 16 cities
The tournament is spread across 16 host cities among the three host countries, with most matches in the United States and notable venues in Mexico and Canada. It is the World Cup with the most host cities in history.
Time zones and broadcast
The breadth of the continent means matches are spread throughout the day. Check our schedule to see the converted kick-off times and plan which fixtures to follow live based on your time zone.
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