Soccer fans are counting down to the 2026 World Cup. This 23rd edition (branded FIFA World Cup 26™) will run June 11–July 19, 2026 across 16 host cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It’s the first men’s World Cup ever with three co-hosts and an expanded 48‑team field. FIFA has confirmed major changes: there will be 12 groups of 4 teams (up from 8 groups of 4 in 2018) , and a record 104 matches (vs 64 in previous WCs) . The top two teams in each group plus the eight best third‑placed teams will advance to a new round of 32 . The final will be July 19, 2026 in New Jersey (MetLife Stadium). In short, expect more teams, more games and a longer tournament than ever before .
Key format highlights:
- Expanded field: 48 nations (vs 32) from 6 confederations .
- New groups: 12 groups of 4 teams each .
- Advancement: Top 2 in each group + eight best third‑place to a 32‑team knockout .
- Total games: 104 matches (up from 64) .
- Tournament length: 39 days (June 11–July 19, 2026) .
Host Countries, Cities & Stadiums
The 2026 World Cup will be played in 16 North American venues. Canada, Mexico and the USA each serve as hosts (with the USA as main host). All three host nations automatically qualify . Canada’s venues are Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place) ; Mexico’s are Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Guadalajara (Estadio Akron) and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) . The United States will supply 11 stadiums, including major NFL/MLS venues such as Atlanta (Mercedes‑Benz Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) and Seattle (Lumen Field) . (The Final will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.) These stadiums have been confirmed by the official bid for 2026 .
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. lavender simple syrup (see below)
1/4 tsp. Grenadine
3 dashes bitters
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