39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
The 2026 World Cup will see 39 of the 48 participating teams based in the United States. Over 20 cities across 19 states will serve as training grounds for these national teams, providing fans with opportunities to engage with the tournament. The event, which runs from June 11 to July 19, will be the largest World Cup in history, featuring more teams and matches than ever before.
- ▪39 teams will be based in the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪More than 20 cities across 19 states will serve as training grounds for these teams.
- ▪The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, marking the first World Cup in the U.S. since 1994.
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39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you May 26, 20265:09 PM ET Juliana Kim A view of World Cup signage at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., one of 11 sites where matches will be played in the U.S. Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America Your city may not be hosting a World Cup match, but there's still hope for catching one of the teams in action this summer. In the U.S., more than 20 cities across 19 states will serve as training grounds for national teams during the tournament. (That doesn't include the 11 American cities where a World Cup game will be played.) Out of the 48 competitors, 39 will be based in the U.S.
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