Overview
- The 48-team tournament will run June 11–July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, featuring 104 matches under an expanded format that adds a round of 32 with eight best third-placed teams advancing.
- The opening match is Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, and the final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- The United States is in Group D and will play Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, Australia in Seattle on June 19, and a UEFA playoff winner in Los Angeles on June 25.
- Single-match applications enter a Random Selection Draw starting Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. ET, with FIFA stating tickets in this phase will be sold at fixed prices.
- Six berths remain undecided and will be filled by March playoff paths, and the draw procedure keeps Spain, Argentina, France and England on separate paths until the semifinals if they win their groups.