Destination: USA / CANADA The World Cup is coming

Something unusual is happening in North America this spring of 2026. Conversations in cafes revolve around groups, predictions, and teams to watch. Flags are popping up on buildings. Jerseys are flying off the shelves. Soccer, as they say there, is everywhere. And it’s not about to stop. The 2026 World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, will be co-hosted for the first time by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 participating teams and 104 matches, it’s the largest edition in the tournament’s history. The numbers are staggering. But what’s truly earth-shattering is what it means for North American soccer. Toronto will host six matches, including a truly historic moment: Canada will play its first-ever Men’s World Cup match on home soil on June 12, 2026. Just think about that. Decades of soccer development in Canada, generations who grew up with the sport without ever seeing their national team play in a World Cup on home soil, and now it’s finally happening. It’s the kind of moment you tell your children about. On the infrastructure front, the host cities have gone all out. Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, inaugurated in 2020, with its 360-degree screen and transparent roof, offers a unique experience. In Boston, Gillette Stadium has been revamped with the largest outdoor screen in the United States: 2,000 square meters, the equivalent of eight tennis courts. And for those without tickets—and there are many—official fan zones will be set up in the main host cities. These public viewing areas will allow ticketless fans to watch World Cup matches live, enjoy concerts and cultural events, and experience the tournament atmosphere together. Spaces where languages ​​mingle, where cultures intersect, where a Honduran and a Japanese person share the same moment of excitement. That’s the magic of football. And in 2026, North America is going to be blown away.