FIFA World Cup 26™ · USA · Canada · Mexico

All Things World Cup 2026. One Page Per Match.

48 teams. 104 matches. 39 days. From the opener at Estadio Azteca to the final at MetLife — turn every game of the biggest World Cup ever into a packed room.

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48

Teams

104

Matches

16

Host cities

3

Host nations

39

Days of soccer

The schedule

Every round is a reason to pack the room.

From the group-stage rush to the final whistle, here's how the tournament unfolds — and where the watch nights get huge.

1

Group Stage

Jun 11 – Jun 27

12 groups of 4 · 72 matches · most-packed nights of the tournament

2

Round of 32

Jun 28 – Jul 3

Brand-new knockout round — every game is win-or-go-home

3

Round of 16

Jul 4 – Jul 7

The field narrows and the stakes spike

4

Quarter-finals

Jul 9 – Jul 11

Eight teams left, eight reasons to pack the room

5

Semi-finals

Jul 14 – Jul 15

Two nights that stop entire countries

6

Final

Jul 19

MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ — the biggest watch night on earth

All 48 qualified teams

Know every team your fans will pack the room for.

The complete 2026 field — World Cup pedigree, honours, and the stars to watch, including four nations making their tournament debut. Tap any nation for the full profile.

The full, confirmed 48-team field. Notable absentees: four-time champions Italy miss out again, alongside Nigeria, Poland, Serbia, Denmark and Cameroon. World Cup history is accurate through 2022; squads reflect each nation's recent core, with final 26-player rosters named in the weeks before kickoff.

Must-watch nights

The rivalries that fill rooms.

Some matchups sell themselves. Build a watch party around these and let the history do the marketing.

🇦🇷VS🇧🇷

Argentina vs Brazil

Superclásico de las Américas

South America's two giants and the fiercest rivalry in the sport. Messi vs the Seleção is appointment viewing — and a guaranteed full house.

🇲🇽VS🇺🇸

Mexico vs USA

The CONCACAF Clásico

The defining rivalry of North American soccer. In a co-hosted World Cup, a Mexico–USA night will be the loudest room in the country.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿VS🇩🇪

England vs Germany

Tournament Old Foes

From the 1966 final to penalty heartbreak and revenge in 2010, no fixture carries more World Cup history between two nations.

🇦🇷VS🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Argentina vs England

Hand of God & All That

1986's Maradona masterpiece, 1998's red card, 2002's revenge. Few World Cup rivalries come loaded with this much drama.

🇳🇱VS🇩🇪

Netherlands vs Germany

The Bitter Neighbours

Decades of needle between two football heavyweights who share a border and very little love. Always tense, always must-watch.

🇪🇸VS🇵🇹

Spain vs Portugal

The Iberian Derby

Neighbours, friends, and ruthless competitors. Their 2018 group-stage thriller (3–3) is one of the great World Cup nights.

The playbook

Watch-party templates for the whole tournament.

Spin these up in minutes, duplicate per fixture, and keep your calendar full from June 11 to July 19.

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Mexico Match Days

El Tri has a massive traveling fan base. Build a page in team colors, push the jerseys, and pack the room every time they play.

Team-based page
Food specials
VIP tables
🦅

USMNT Home Matches

A home World Cup only happens once. Turn every USA match into a flag-waving, sold-out viewing party.

Free RSVP
Ticketed entry
QR check-in
🔥

Group Stage Rush

Three matches a day for two straight weeks. Duplicate a template per fixture and keep the calendar full all month.

Duplicate fast
AI flyers
Reminders
🏆

Knockout Watch Nights

Round of 32 through the Final — win-or-go-home drama. Sell cover and VIP tables for the can't-miss games.

Ticket sales
VIP booking
Capacity caps
🌍

Country Club Nights

Host the local supporters of Brazil, Argentina, England, Portugal & more. One official watch spot per fan base.

Fan clubs
Email capture
Share links
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The Final

July 19 is the single biggest watch night of the year. Pre-sell tickets and VIP tables weeks in advance.

Pre-sell
VIP tables
Sponsor placement

Marquee moments

The two nights everyone will be watching.

Opening Match

June 11, 2026

Estadio Azteca · Mexico City

The tournament kicks off where World Cup history is made. The earlier you publish your opener page, the more RSVPs you bank before the first whistle.

The Final

July 19, 2026

MetLife Stadium · New York / New Jersey

The single biggest watch night of the year. Pre-sell tickets and VIP tables weeks out — this is the room every fan wants to be in.

Roll of honour

96 years of World Cup history.

Only eight nations have ever lifted the trophy. Here's every champion — and the records that define the tournament.

Most World Cup titles

  • 🇧🇷
    Brazil5

    1958, 62, 70, 94, 2002

  • 🇩🇪
    Germany4

    1954, 74, 90, 2014

  • 🇮🇹
    Italy4

    1934, 38, 82, 2006

  • 🇦🇷
    Argentina3

    1978, 86, 2022

  • 🇫🇷
    France2

    1998, 2018

  • 🇺🇾
    Uruguay2

    1930, 1950

  • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    England1

    1966

  • 🇪🇸
    Spain1

    2010

Most titles

Brazil — 5

All-time top scorer

Miroslav Klose — 16 goals

Ever-present nation

Brazil — all 22 editions

Reigning champions

Argentina (2022)

Every champion since 1930

  • 2022🇦🇷

    Argentina

    def. France · Qatar

  • 2018🇫🇷

    France

    def. Croatia · Russia

  • 2014🇩🇪

    Germany

    def. Argentina · Brazil

  • 2010🇪🇸

    Spain

    def. Netherlands · South Africa

  • 2006🇮🇹

    Italy

    def. France · Germany

  • 2002🇧🇷

    Brazil

    def. Germany · Korea/Japan

  • 1998🇫🇷

    France

    def. Brazil · France

  • 1994🇧🇷

    Brazil

    def. Italy · United States

  • 1990🇩🇪

    West Germany

    def. Argentina · Italy

  • 1986🇦🇷

    Argentina

    def. West Germany · Mexico

  • 1982🇮🇹

    Italy

    def. West Germany · Spain

  • 1978🇦🇷

    Argentina

    def. Netherlands · Argentina

  • 1974🇩🇪

    West Germany

    def. Netherlands · West Germany

  • 1970🇧🇷

    Brazil

    def. Italy · Mexico

  • 1966🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    England

    def. West Germany · England

  • 1962🇧🇷

    Brazil

    def. Czechoslovakia · Chile

  • 1958🇧🇷

    Brazil

    def. Sweden · Sweden

  • 1954🇩🇪

    West Germany

    def. Hungary · Switzerland

  • 1950🇺🇾

    Uruguay

    def. Brazil · Brazil

  • 1938🇮🇹

    Italy

    def. Hungary · France

  • 1934🇮🇹

    Italy

    def. Czechoslovakia · Italy

  • 1930🇺🇾

    Uruguay

    def. Argentina · Uruguay

Why WatchPartyBoss

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One pass covers a page for every one of the 104 matches — group stage to the final.

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Scannable RSVP codes for flyers, tables, and the front door.

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Auto-nudge fans before every kickoff so they actually show up.

Build your fan list

Capture every guest and invite them back for the next match all month.

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World Cup 2026 questions, answered.

When and where is the 2026 World Cup?

June 11 to July 19, 2026, co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The opening match is at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final is at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

How many matches can I host watch parties for?

All 104. With the Tournament Pack you can spin up unlimited World Cup event pages — one for every fixture — with team-based pages, AI flyers, reminders, and VIP booking for the whole run.

Do I have to be in a host city?

Not at all. Fans everywhere will be watching. WatchPartyBoss works for any bar, restaurant, lounge, or fan club that puts the games on screens — host city or not.

Can I sell tickets and VIP tables for the big matches?

Yes. Sell General Admission, cover, reserved booths, and VIP tables with minimum spend right from each event page, with Stripe checkout and live inventory.

How fast can I get a page live?

Minutes. Create a match page, drop in your specials, and share the link or QR code. Duplicate it for the next fixture in seconds.

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The World Cup only comes home once. Pack the room for every match.

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