Key facts
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19.
- Team USA's group stage matches are scheduled for June 12 (vs. Paraguay in Los Angeles), June 19 (vs. Australia in Seattle), and June 25 (vs. Turkey in Los Angeles).
- All matches will be broadcast on Fox, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo, with streaming available on Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, and Fubo.
- High ticket prices have resulted in many unsold seats, prompting investigations by New York and New Jersey attorneys general.
- President Trump has stated he would not pay the high ticket prices.
Anticipation is mounting in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the nation is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. This year's tournament marks the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches played across 16 stadiums from June 11 to July 19.
Team USA, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, will look to key players like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie to achieve their first World Cup knockout win since 2002. The team's group stage schedule includes matches against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, Australia on June 19 in Seattle, and Turkey on June 25, also in Los Angeles.
All World Cup matches will be broadcast in English by Fox and FS1, and in Spanish by Telemundo and Universo. Streaming services such as Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, and Fubo will also offer live coverage.
The tournament format involves 12 groups of four teams in the initial stage, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-place teams advancing to a 32-team knockout phase. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Despite the tournament's proximity, high ticket prices have led to a significant number of unsold seats, with thousands available on resale markets. This situation has prompted attorneys general from New York and New Jersey to launch an investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices, citing costs that far exceed previous World Cups. President Trump has publicly stated his agreement with fans, indicating he would also refuse to pay the high prices.