Welcome to the World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, 104 matches, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, running June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Whether you’re traveling to matches, hosting watch parties, or just soaking up the global energy, this page is your simple hub for planning, staying informed, and showing up as the kind of fan the sport deserves.

Quick Facts

Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Host countries: Canada, Mexico, United States
Host cities: 16 total (11 USA, 3 Mexico, 2 Canada)
Tournament size: 48 teams, 104 fixtures

Host Cities (at a glance)

World Cup 26 matches will be played across 16 cities.
Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle

Homophobia in Soccer Stats:

51% of LGBTQ+ men and 35% of LGBTQ+ women have been the target of homophobic behavior in soccer. (outonthefields.com)
43% of football (soccer) fans have witnessed homophobic behavior while attending a game. (outonthefields.com)
More than half (54%) of male athletes admit to using homophobic slurs in the past two weeks, and most (69%) have heard teammates use slurs. outonthefields.com
In the 2023/24 season, anti-gay incidents were reported at over 100 Premier League, EFL, and FA Cup games, with Chelsea and Brighton matches recording the most frequent reports. (Outsports)
Despite ongoing efforts, homophobic chants persist in Mexican soccer matches, leading to fines and sanctions from FIFA. (Associated Press)
32% of football fans reported witnessing homophobic comments at a match in the last season, with 41% having seen such abuse aimed at footballers on social media. (kickitout.org)

What We’re Doing

Providing clear, practical language for fans, coaches, and organizers to navigate real-world moments.
Supporting partners and host communities with education and inclusion resources tied to major events.
Normalizing allyship as a skill anyone can learn, not a title you have to earn.
Focusing on behavior over belief, because safety doesn’t require agreement -- it requires respect.

Soccer-Specific Inclusion One-Pager

What Inclusion Looks Like in Real Time

Someone correcting a slur before it escalates to a homophobic chant
A fan disrupting homophobia in the group chat
A coach checking in with a player who seems isolated
An organizer stepping in early rather than waiting for a complaint
A rec team making space for people who don’t “fit the mold”
A family having a conversation on what it looks like to make a welcoming watch party with their neighbors

Fan Code

The World Cup is global. Your section, your watch party, your group chat; it all becomes part of the culture people take home with them.

A good fan:

Keeps it competitive without getting cruel
Doesn’t target people for identity, language, accent, or appearance
Steps in when harassment starts (even a quick “Not here” helps)
Makes room for families, first-timers, and people who don’t “look like” stereotypical fans