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2026 World Cup

DW reporters
June 24, 2026

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the US, Mexico and Canada and is the biggest of its kind in history, with 48 teams and 104 games. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19.

German football fans cheer and wave German flags during the national team's World Cup match against the Ivory Coast in Toronto, Canada, on June 20, 2026.
Image: Thomas Mukoya/REUTERS

The 2026 World Cup, held in the US, Mexico and Canada, is the biggest one in history with 48 teams and 104 games. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19.

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