Get ready, soccer fans. FIFA 2026 will begin in just one month!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history. It will be a 104-match tournament featuring 48 teams across 16 host cities in three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Miami, Florida, is one of the U.S. host cities, alongside Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and East Rutherford, New Jersey. The host cities in Mexico and Canada include Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Vancouver and Toronto.
Here’s when the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, when it ends and dates for the games in Miami, Florida.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 and conclude on July 19.
When will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be in Florida?
Miami is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium. Here are the dates:
Where will World Cup games in Miami be held? See map
Hard Rock Stadium is located at 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens.
Are tickets available for the FIFA World Cup?
Yes, as of May 11, last-minute tickets are available now at FIFA.com/tickets.
How much are FIFA World Cup tickets?
As of May 11, tickets for the Miami games range from $1,750 to $8,000, depending on the game. These prices are high, but down from last month, when tickets to all of the games in Miami started at $11,750.
Can I buy FIFA World Cup tickets on SeatGeek?
Yes, you can buy tickets to FIFA World Cup matches on StubHub, Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek.
FIFA’s site also features a marketplace where residents of “most countries” can resell their tickets, and where Mexican residents can exchange them.
According to FIFA’s website, there are risks to buying tickets from third-party sites, and it is strongly recommended to only purchase tickets through FIFA.com/tickets.
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the entire tournament, according to USA TODAY. NBCUniversal will air the Spanish-language rights, and Bell Media will broadcast the games in Canada.
Who won the last FIFA World Cup?
Argentina won its third World Cup at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
“After falling to a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game, (former Argentina soccer player Lionel Messi) sparked Argentina’s tournament into life with a fabulous goal in their next match, a 2-0 victory over Mexico,” The FIFA blog says.
“He continued to deliver inspirational performances as Argentina advanced all the way to the final, where they faced reigning champions France.”
Contributing: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
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