Overview
- The expanded event runs June 11–July 19 across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 104 matches in 12 groups of four with the top two and eight best third-place teams advancing to a 32-team knockout round.
- Atlanta marked the milestone by ringing the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell, with Mercedes‑Benz Stadium set for eight matches from June 15 to July 15 including group games and a semifinal, as officials cite an estimated $415 million state economic impact.
- FOX Sports launched a company‑wide 100‑day push with on‑air roadblocks, daily digital series and youth community festivals as it advances preparations for U.S. coverage.
- Operational plans ramped up locally as New York New Jersey Stadium detailed an eight‑match slate culminating in the July 19 final, Cincinnati announced a free downtown viewing village, Foxborough officials debated security funding for seven matches, and FIFA unveiled the tournament’s official poster.
- Six remaining berths will be decided in late‑March FIFA and UEFA playoff tournaments in Mexico and Europe, with winners placed into Groups A, B, D, F, I and K.