The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be played between June 11, 2026 and July 19, 2026.

All 48 teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ have been confirmed.

A total of 16 stadiums will host the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be played on July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

The stadium opened in 2010 and has a capacity of 82,500 spectators.

Yes, there are three official mascots representing the host nations:

• Maple the Moose – Goalkeeper representing Canada
• Zayu the Jaguar – Striker representing Mexico
• Clutch the Bald Eagle – Midfielder representing the United States

The champions receive the Jules Rimet Trophy and prize money. FIFA announced the prize structure on December 17, 2025.

• 1st Place: $50 million
• 2nd Place: $33 million
• 3rd Place: $29 million
• 4th Place: $27 million
• 5th–8th Place: $19 million
• 9th–16th Place: $15 million
• 17th–32nd Place: $11 million
• 33rd–48th Place: $9 million