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The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from Thursday 11 June to Sunday 19 July 2026 — 39 days, 104 matches, 48 teams. The opening match will be hosted by Mexico at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City; the final will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro). It is the first 48-team World Cup and the first hosted by three countries simultaneously: USA, Canada, and Mexico. Sixteen host cities across three countries: 11 in the USA (Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle), 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey), and 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver). Each city has very different June–July weather profiles. Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco Bay Area are the most weather-reliable — typically 20–24°C, low humidity, low rain risk in June–July. Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia are warm but workable (24–28°C). Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Miami and Houston are the most challenging due to extreme heat, high humidity, or afternoon thunderstorm risk. Monterrey is the hottest host city. June–July averages 35°C daytime and 23°C overnight, with frequent 40°C+ days. Estadio BBVA is uncovered. FIFA has scheduled Monterrey matches in later time slots where possible to avoid peak heat, and heat-protocol cooling breaks may be implemented when heat thresholds are exceeded. Yes — Mexico City sits at 2,240 m altitude in the wet season during the World Cup (June–July). Afternoon thunderstorms hit roughly 60% of days, usually 16:00–20:00 local. Estadio Azteca is uncovered. Matches scheduled in the afternoon often play in showers; humidity is moderate but altitude adds physical demand on players. Miami in June–July averages 33°C daytime, 25°C overnight, with extreme humidity (dewpoint 24°C+). Afternoon sea-breeze thunderstorms hit 50–60% of days, typically 14:00–18:00 local. Hard Rock Stadium has partial cover but no full roof. Most matches scheduled evening to avoid worst conditions. Stadiums with full retractable roofs: AT&T Stadium (Dallas/Arlington), NRG Stadium (Houston), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), BC Place (Vancouver). Stadiums with partial cover only: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles/Inglewood — fixed translucent roof with open sides), Allegiant-style covered venues. All Mexican and most US stadiums are open-air. The 2026 World Cup opening match was held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, hosted by Mexico. Check the FIFA official schedule for the confirmed opponent and result. The final is on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro). Kickoff scheduled for late afternoon Eastern Time. July weather in the New York area averages 30°C daytime and 21°C overnight with 30% afternoon thunderstorm probability; MetLife is uncovered. FIFA may implement cooling breaks when heat thresholds are exceeded, based on WBGT (wet-bulb globe temperature) and other medical guidance. Additional measures include water breaks, schedule shifts to evening kickoffs in hot cities (Monterrey, Houston, Miami), shaded benches, and pitch-cooling fans. Matches are not cancelled for heat, but FIFA may adjust kickoff times in exceptional circumstances. Yes — lightning within 10 km of a stadium suspends play. Matches resume 30 minutes after the last strike inside that radius. Delays of 60–120 minutes are not unusual in Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Kansas City and Mexico City during the wet season. The match is not abandoned unless multiple postponements run past midnight local. Vancouver in June–July averages 22°C daytime, 13°C overnight, dry, sunset 21:20 local — one of the best fan-weather venues. Toronto averages 26°C daytime, 17°C overnight, 25% afternoon storm risk. Both Canadian cities are dramatically cooler than the US South — bring a light jacket for evening matches. Plan by host city: Mexico/US South — light breathable clothes, SPF 50, refillable water 2 L, packable rain jacket, electrolyte tablets. Canada/Pacific Northwest — light layers, fleece for evening, light rain jacket. Universal: comfortable walking shoes (you walk 4–8 km on a match day), phone charger, ID and ticket pouch. Yes — many fans plan multi-city trips on rest days between match-day clusters. Flight times: NYC to Miami 3h, LA to SF 1h 30, Mexico City to Monterrey 1h 45, Toronto to Boston 1h 30. Weather changes dramatically across these short flights — pack for the most extreme city you'll visit, not the average.
Scores are capped by dealbreakers — heavy rain, dangerous wind, thick fog or hazardous UV pull a day down no matter how pleasant the rest of the numbers look. Forecast data is Open-Meteo; solar and lunar values are computed for World Cup 2026 Weather Forecast's own coordinates and time zone. Full details on the methodology page.