The Spanish national team knows its path in the 2026 World Cup
The FIFA has announced the official itinerary for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in three nations. The Spanish national team, under the command of Luis de la Fuente, already knows in which cities it will compete during the group stage. 🗺️
Confirmed destinations for Group H
The national team will play its matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, and at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. This means the team will have to cross the border between countries while seeking its pass to the next round. The federation and fans can start to plan with this key data, although the order of the matches and the opponents will be defined in the final draw.
Key logistical details:- The national team will alternate venues between Atlanta and Guadalajara.
- FIFA has not announced the exact dates or opponents.
- Knowing the locations allows for organizing trips and accommodations in advance.
Now we just need the draw to decide if the path starts with tacos or tortillas, to adapt the training camp menu.
A tournament that breaks the mold
The 2026 edition marks a before and after. It is the first time that three countries are hosting it jointly and also the first to include 48 teams. This change increases the number of matches and extends the duration of the event. For fans, there will be more football, but also more complex travels between the 16 venues distributed across North America.
Features of the expanded World Cup:- 48 national teams participate, a historic increase.
- The championship will last longer due to the new format.
- The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Preparations underway
With the group venues defined, logistics becomes the next front for the Spanish federation. While awaiting the final draw, which will outline the precise calendar and opponents, the focus is on optimizing travel and the team's adaptation to two different settings and cultures. Fans are also starting to map out their routes to follow the national team in this historic World Cup. ⚽