The opening match will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026, and the final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. With 6.5 million fans expected to attend, the 2026 edition will be the biggest FIFA World Cup yet, consisting of 48 teams and 104 matches across the three host countries.

With less than a year remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, information has been released about the process for fans to secure tickets to matches.

Applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup open Sept. 10, FIFA said Tuesday. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11.