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June 11 – July 19, 2026 · USA, Mexico & Canada · 48 Teams · 104 Matches · 16 Host Cities. Bet on every game with Asia’s #1 sportsbook and claim your World Cup welcome bonus at Nova88 Malaysia.

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About The Tournament

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The largest and most historic FIFA World Cup ever held. Three nations, 16 cities, and 48 of the world’s best football teams competing for the ultimate glory.

📅 Tournament Dates

  • Opening Match: June 11, 2026 — Mexico City
  • Group Stage: June 11 – June 27, 2026
  • Round of 32: June 29 – July 3, 2026
  • Round of 16: July 4 – July 7, 2026
  • Quarter-Finals: July 10 – July 11, 2026
  • Semi-Finals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
  • Third Place: July 18, 2026
  • GRAND FINAL: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New York

⚙ New Format (2026)

  • 48 teams — expanded from 32 (2022)
  • 12 groups of 4 teams each
  • Top 2 per group + 8 best 3rd-place teams advance
  • New Round of 32 knockout stage
  • 104 total matches (up from 64 in 2022)
  • Teams reaching final play 8 games
  • All 6 confederations guaranteed at least 1 berth
  • New anti-time-wasting rules from IFAB

🌎 Host Nations

  • 🇺🇸 United States — 11 venues (60 matches)
  • 🇲🇽 Mexico — 3 venues (13 matches)
  • 🇨🇦 Canada — 2 venues (13 matches)
  • First ever 3-nation World Cup
  • Last North American WC was USA 1994
  • Official Ball: Adidas Trionda
  • Half-time Final Show: Coldplay
  • Final Venue: MetLife Stadium, NJ

💰 Prize Money

  • Total prize fund up 50% from Qatar 2022
  • Every team guaranteed at least $10.5M USD
  • Prep money: $1.5M per team
  • Champion prize: record-breaking payout
  • Runner-up, 3rd-place substantial rewards
  • Group-exit teams still earn $9M+
  • Round of 16 exit: $13M+ reward
  • Quarter-final exit: $18M+ reward

⭐ Top Contenders

  • 🇪🇸 Spain — FIFA #1 ranked, Group H
  • 🇦🇷 Argentina — Defending champions, Group J
  • 🇫🇷 France — #3 ranked, Group G
  • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁷󠁮󠁿 England — #4 ranked, Group L
  • 🇧🇷 Brazil — Group C, perennial favourites
  • 🇩🇪 Germany — Group E, looking to reclaim
  • 🇵🇹 Portugal — Group K, Ronaldo’s last WC
  • 🇳🇱 Netherlands — Group F, dark horses

🎙 Qualified Teams by Region

  • UEFA (Europe): 16 teams
  • CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams
  • CONCACAF (N/Central America): 6 teams
  • CAF (Africa): 9 teams
  • AFC (Asia): 8 teams
  • OFC (Oceania): 1 team (first guaranteed)
  • Inter-confederation playoff: 2 teams
  • 26 teams also in Qatar 2022
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Group Stage Draw — December 5, 2025

ALL 12 GROUPS

Spain and Argentina are in opposite brackets, as are France and England — meaning no top-4 clash until the semis.

Group AAtlanta / Mexico City
🇲🇽 Mexico HOSTPOT1
🇰🇷 South KoreaPOT2
🇨🇿 CzechiaPOT3
🇿🇦 South AfricaPOT4
Group BToronto / Vancouver
🇨🇦 Canada HOSTPOT1
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandPOT2
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herz.POT3
🇶🇦 QatarPOT4
Group CDallas / Houston
🇧🇷 BrazilPOT1
🇯🇵 JapanPOT2
🇲🇦 MoroccoPOT3
🇭🇹 HaitiPOT4
Group DLos Angeles / Seattle
🇺🇸 United States HOSTPOT1
🇵🇾 ParaguayPOT2
🇦🇺 AustraliaPOT3
🇹🇷 TürkiyePOT4
Group EDallas / San Francisco
🇩🇪 GermanyPOT1
🇨🇴 ColombiaPOT2
🇸🇰 SlovakiaPOT3
🇨🇼 CuraçaoPOT4
Group FMiami / Boston
🇳🇱 NetherlandsPOT1
🇺🇾 UruguayPOT2
🇸🇪 SwedenPOT3
🇿🇲 ZambiaPOT4
Group GKansas City / Philadelphia
🇫🇷 FrancePOT1
🇸🇳 SenegalPOT2
🇭🇷 CroatiaPOT3
🇺🇿 UzbekistanPOT4
Group HAtlanta / Dallas
🇪🇸 Spain (FIFA #1)POT1
🇪🇨 EcuadorPOT2
🇨🇻 Cape VerdePOT3
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaPOT4
Group INew York / San Francisco
🇧🇪 BelgiumPOT1
🇲🇽 MexicoPOT2
🇳🇴 NorwayPOT3
🇮🇶 IraqPOT4
Group JHouston / Miami
🇦🇷 Argentina (DEF.)POT1
🇨🇱 ChilePOT2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ScotlandPOT3
🇯🇴 JordanPOT4
Group KLos Angeles / Seattle
🇵🇹 PortugalPOT1
🇨🇩 DR CongoPOT2
🇨🇳 ChinaPOT3
🇺🇿 UzbekistanPOT4
Group LBoston / Philadelphia
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁷󠁮󠁿 EnglandPOT1
🇵🇦 PanamaPOT2
🇬🇭 GhanaPOT3
🇸🇮 SloveniaPOT4
Tournament Roadmap

KEY MATCH SCHEDULE & MILESTONES

From the opening whistle in Mexico City to the grand final at MetLife Stadium.

June 12, 2026 (GMT +8)
🎟 OPENING MATCH — Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. The iconic stadium hosts the opening match in front of over 83,000 fans.
June 13, 2026 (GMT +8)
🇺🇸 USA & Canada Open Campaigns
USA kicks off vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, LA. Canada hosts Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field, Toronto.
June 12–28, 2026 (GMT +8)
⚽ GROUP STAGE — 72 Matches
12 groups play round-robin. Top 2 from each group + 8 best 3rd-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
June 30 – July 4 (GMT +8)
⚔ ROUND OF 32 — New Stage!
For the first time in World Cup history, a Round of 32 knockout stage — 32 teams, 16 matches over 5 days.
July 5–8, 2026 (GMT +8)
🔥 ROUND OF 16
16 teams battle for quarter-final spots. Expect upsets, VAR drama, and the first penalty shootouts.
July 11–12, 2026 (GMT +8)
💥 QUARTER-FINALS
The last 8 teams. Potential blockbusters: Brazil vs Germany, France vs Portugal, Argentina vs Netherlands.
July 15–16, 2026 (GMT +8)
🌟 SEMI-FINALS
Four remaining teams compete in New York/NJ and Dallas. Spain vs Argentina possible if both progress.
July 20, 2026 (GMT +8)
🏆 THE GRAND FINAL — MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey. Coldplay headlines the half-time show. Kickoff 3:00 PM ET. The world’s champion is crowned.
Host Cities & Stadiums

9 ICONIC VENUES

From the Azteca in Mexico City to MetLife in New York. AT&T Stadium in Dallas hosts the most matches (9).

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MetLife Stadium
🇺🇸 New York / New Jersey
Capacity: 82,500 — FINAL VENUE
FINAL + 8 Matches
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AT&T Stadium
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas
Capacity: 105,000 — Most Matches
9 Matches — Tournament High
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SoFi Stadium
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California
Capacity: 70,240
7 Matches incl. USA opener
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Estadio Azteca
🇲🇽 Mexico City
Capacity: 87,500 — OPENING MATCH
Mexico Host + 5 Matches
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Hard Rock Stadium
🇺🇸 Miami, Florida
Capacity: 65,326
7 Matches
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BMO Field
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Capacity: 45,000
Canada opener + 6 Matches
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BC Place
🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada
Capacity: 54,500
6 Matches
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium
🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia
Capacity: 71,000
8 Matches
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NRG Stadium
🇺🇸 Houston, Texas
Capacity: 72,220
7 Matches
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WORLD CUP 2026 WINNER ODDS

Updated odds from Nova88 sportsbook. Click any odds to add to your bet slip.

#TeamGroupWin OddsAction
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🇪🇸 Spain
Group H+450
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🇦🇷 Argentina
Group J+500
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🇫🇷 France
Group G+550
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🇧🇷 Brazil
Group C+600
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁷󠁮󠁿 England
Group L+700
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🇩🇪 Germany
Group E+900
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🇵🇹 Portugal
Group K+1100
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
Group F+1400
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🇧🇪 Belgium
Group I+1600
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🇺🇾 Uruguay
Group F+2200
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Common Questions

WORLD CUP 2026 FAQ

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 — a total of 39 days. The opening match is Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City on June 11. The Grand Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey on July 19 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET).

World Cup 2026 features 48 teams — a historic expansion from the 32 teams in Qatar 2022. Teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

The World Cup 2026 Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area). Coldplay will headline the half-time show — an NFL Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle for the first time in World Cup history.

Register a free account at Nova88, make a minimum deposit of MYR 50, claim your Welcome Bonus, and head to the Sports section. Select Football > FIFA World Cup 2026 to see all available markets including match betting, outright winner, top scorer, and live in-play odds.

Spain (FIFA #1) and defending champions Argentina (FIFA #2) are joint favourites on Nova88. France, Brazil, and England follow closely. Spain and Argentina are in opposite brackets so they can only meet in the final.

AFC teams include Japan (Group C), South Korea (Group A), Australia (Group D), Saudi Arabia (Group H), China (Group K), Jordan (Group J), Iraq (Group I), and Uzbekistan. This is the best ever AFC representation at a World Cup with 8 qualified teams.

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