The next World Cup will be played in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. FIFA says the 2026 tournament will be hosted across 16 cities in those three countries, with the final in New York/New Jersey on 19 July 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • It’s the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • The opening match is scheduled for 11 June 2026 in Mexico City.
  • It will be the first World Cup held across three countries and the first with 48 teams.

Host cities

  • United States: 11 cities.
  • Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.
  • Canada: Toronto, Vancouver.

Handy note

If you meant the men’s next World Cup, the answer is the 2026 tournament above. If you meant the women’s next World Cup, that is a different event.