"2026 World Cup: New York Final, USA Opener, and Key Match Locations Revealed"

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, with the final set to take place in New York/New Jersey. The tournament will see the U.S. hosting all knockout matches from the quarterfinals onwards, while Mexico will open the tournament and Canada will play their first match in Toronto. The competition will feature 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Various cities across the three host nations will host matches, with New York/New Jersey, Dallas, and Los Angeles among the key venues.