Football’s governing body, FIFA, has revealed that the 2026 World Cup final will be held in New York,  New Jersey, while Mexico City will host the historic opening match.

The 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Sunday, July 19, 2026, would witness 48 teams vie for the coveted World Cup trophy.

Each of the three host countries would play their three group-stage matches on home soil, with Canada kicking off their campaign in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026.

The United States would begin their journey on the same day in Los Angeles, while Mexico will play at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “The most inclusive and impactful FIFA World Cup ever is no longer a dream but a reality that will take shape in the form of 104 matches in 16 state-of-the-art stadiums across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. From the opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca to the spectacular final in New York, New Jersey players and fans have been at the core of our extensive planning for this game-changing tournament”.

“I would like to thank our three host countries and 16 Host Cities for the unwavering commitment to staging a FIFA World Cup that will not only set new records but also leave an indelible legacy.”

FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani said: “The FIFA World Cup 26 will be a watershed moment and one that will trigger massive football development in our region and worldwide. While each Host City is unique, they all have something in common – they are passionate about football and cannot wait to welcome the world in June and July 2026.”

According to FIFA, the tournament’s innovative match schedule would minimise travel for teams and fans alike, while the number of rest days between fixtures will be maximised.

Match pairings and kick-off times would be confirmed following the Final Draw for FIFA World Cup 26, which is expected to take place towards the end of 2025.

GNA

WE

05 Feb. 2024

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Residents of the Kpando Torkor in the Volta region, have received a newly built resettlement Centre with ancillary facilities from the Management of Citi TV and Citi FM.

The Centre was in response to the devastation caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam in September 2023.

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Mr Bernard Koku Avle, the General Manager of Citi TV and Citi FM, said the project at Kpando Torkor was made possible through benevolent donations from viewers and listeners, most importantly from Prudential Life Insurance Company.

He said about GH¢700,000 was spent on the project in question.

Mr Avle commended all through whose effort the facility was completed, specifically applauding the MP and Assemblyman whose bi-partisan leadership contributed to the successful cost-effective development project in a timely manner.

Madam Fredrica Squire, the Acting Human Resource Manager, Prudential Life Insurance, expressed appreciation to Citi FM/Citi TV staff and management for the collaboration.

She said for over 165 years, the company had been providing financial security for families all over the world.

“One of our purposes as a business is to protect every life and every future. So, when we heard of what happened in this area, we couldn’t just look on. We decided to step in.”

Madam Squire said they wanted to be there for the citizenry and contribute to show love.

Madam Dela Sowah, the Member of Parliament for Kpando, also expressed gratitude to the donors for their contributions towards the resettlement Centre.

She noted that their gesture had made it easy for all to live together as a community and for the beneficiaries to rejoice.

The facility is the third being handed over by the Management to persons displaced by the spillage of the Akosombo dam as part of the “CitiRebuild” campaign.

They were built with the massive support of listeners and viewers of Citi FM and Citi TV as well as corporate Ghana, to provide accommodation for 250 people.

GNA

MA/CAA/GRB

05 Feb. 2024

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