Frequently Asked Questions

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026, and runs until July 19, 2026. It will be hosted across 16 cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada — the first World Cup with 48 teams.

48 national teams will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, up from 32 in previous editions. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.

The 16 host cities are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle (USA), Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey (Mexico), Toronto, Vancouver (Canada).

Create a free account on Koora26, then visit the Predictions page. You can predict exact scores for every match, earn points (10 for exact score, 5 for correct result), join prediction leagues, and compete on the global leaderboard.

Koora26's City Guide features halal food options for all 16 host cities. Visit any city's guide page to find halal restaurants, grocery stores, and dining recommendations near the stadiums.

48 teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group (24 teams) and the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. From there it's a single-elimination knockout tournament through to the Final on July 19, 2026.

A total of 104 matches will be played across the tournament — 48 group stage matches (4 matches per group x 12 groups) plus 56 knockout matches from Round of 32 to the Final.

Official tickets are available through FIFA.com. You can also check Koora26's Marketplace where fans buy and sell tickets, merchandise, rides to stadiums, and accommodation through our safe fan-to-fan platform.

Koora26 is a free fan platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Features include match predictions with leaderboards, live scores, city guides for all 16 host cities (with halal food, hotels, transport), watch party finder, and a fan marketplace. Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, and French.

Most visitors will need a valid passport and either an ESTA (for Visa Waiver Program countries) or a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to enter the USA. FIFA and the US government are expected to announce special provisions for ticket holders. Check your country's requirements well in advance as processing times may be longer due to high demand.