Canada and Mexico co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the United States during the America250 year.
The 2026 tournament is the first FIFA World Cup hosted by three countries. Matches are scheduled across venues in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a major international sporting event during the year of the United States Semiquincentennial.
The United States is scheduled to host the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mexico’s Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is scheduled to host the opening match, giving the tournament a significant symbolic connection to both countries.
The World Cup is not an America250 event in the narrow sense, but its timing makes it a notable neighboring fact for the anniversary year. The co-hosting arrangement also distinguishes 2026 from earlier tournaments held in a single country.