World Cup Draw Kicks Off 2026 Tourism Planning
Photo Credit: Gillette Stadium outside of Boston, Massachusetts, will host seven matches for the 2026 World Cup. Adobe Stock / Keith J Sfinx
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Sixteen host cities are gearing for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature more than 100 matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The World Cup draw has officially wrapped, giving the tournament’s 16 host cities a better idea of which countries’ teams and fanbases will be visiting during the 2026 soccer tournament.
More than 100 matches will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next summer, with the majority of games held within 11 U.S. host cities.
The December 5 draw finalized group matchups for the 48 qualifying teams. FIFA is expected to share an updated schedule Saturday that reveals each match’s assigned stadium and kick-off time. &nb
