MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

Over six million tickets will be available for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to be held across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Fans who are in countries with available interview appointments and need a U.S. visa should apply with immediate effect at: FIFA World Cup 2026™ - United States Department of State.

In an extraordinary news conference, Trump warned host cities including Seattle and Los Angeles may lose their games over "safety" concerns.

Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup matches in the summer of 2026. Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel in, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.

Trump said the administration is monitoring Seattle closely as the city prepares to host six World Cup games in 2026.

According to the website lifefootballtickets.com, more than 4,300 fake FIFA-related domains have been registered since August, mimicking official ticketing, streaming and merchandise platforms.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KC2026 officially unveiled its FIFA World Cup 26 Volunteer Center at Union Station on Monday, where volunteers will train and prepare to welcome visitors with Midwest hospitality next summer.

As qualifying nations continue to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President Trump is scheduled to meet with the FIFA 2026 White House Task Force on Monday. This group was created to coordinate preparations for the largest tournament in World Cup history.