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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico

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The United States will host games in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angles, Kansas City

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Atlanta, Dallas, Boston, Philadelphia, Houston, Miami and New York/New Jersey.

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Mexico will stage matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

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Canada will host games in Vancouver and Toronto

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In June and July of 2026, The World Cup will return to its regular slot

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First Time 48 teams will feature in the tournament, an increase from the 32 that are contesting this year's event in Qatar

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