Bay Area to Host Six 2026 World Cup Matches: Record-Breaking Tournament Details Revealed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America, and the San Francisco Bay Area will host six exciting matches at Levi's Stadium. This marks the first time in three decades that the World Cup will be held in North America, and this year's tournament will be significantly larger than previous events. With 48 teams participating, the tournament will feature a total of 104 matches, spread across 16 cities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. This is a substantial increase from the 1994 World Cup, which had 24 teams and 52 matches. "This World Cup will have 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 different cities," explains Jonathan Bloom in the video. The Bay Area matches are scheduled between June 13th and June 25th, 2026. Tickets are available through FIFA.com, with an initial random lottery in Fall 2025, followed by a first-come, first-served phase after the December draw. The expansion of the World Cup promises a thrilling spectacle for soccer fans worldwide.