When does the 2026 tournament start?

The 2026 tournament begins on June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The group stage runs from June 11-26, featuring 72 matches across all 12 groups.

How many matches are in the 2026 tournament?

There are 104 total matches in the expanded 48-team format: 72 group stage matches (June 11-26), 16 Round of 32 matches (June 28-July 1), 8 Round of 16 matches (July 4-6), 4 Quarterfinals (July 9-10), 2 Semifinals (July 14-15), and the Final on July 19.

Where is the 2026 final being played?

The 2026 Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026. The stadium has a capacity of over 82,500 seats, making it one of the largest venues in the tournament.

What countries are hosting the 2026 tournament?

The 2026 tournament is co-hosted by three North American countries: the United States (11 venues), Mexico (3 venues), and Canada (2 venues). This marks the first time three nations have co-hosted, and the first 48-team tournament with 16 host cities.

What time zone are match times displayed in?

Match times are shown in the venue's local time zone (ET, CT, or PT depending on the city), with your local time displayed below for convenience. The tournament spans multiple time zones across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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Q: Will my venue show up in AI search results?

When fans ask AI assistants like Bing Copilot or ChatGPT where to watch the World Cup in a specific city, Bola Map venues are included in those answers. Bola 2026 receives 530+ daily AI search citations, and listed venues become part of that dataset. The site is structured specifically for AI search engines to read and cite venue information.

Your bar shows World Cup matches. Thousands of fans are searching for a place to watch. Let's connect them — for free.

The Deal

What you do

Print a Bola 2026 poster (we provide the design)
Hang it somewhere visible in your venue
The poster has a QR code — fans scan it for live scores, schedules, and brackets

What you get

Your venue on the Bola Map
Fans near you find your bar when searching for World Cup viewing spots
Your venue surfaces in AI search results (Bing Copilot, ChatGPT) when fans ask where to watch
Your Instagram and Google Maps linked directly
Future listing in the Bola 2026 app (iOS & Android)

Print the Poster

Opens a printer-friendly page. Just hit print!

The Reach

Bola 2026 is already one of the most-cited World Cup sources in AI search. Our website and app are optimized for Google, Bing, and AI assistants like Copilot and ChatGPT — meaning fans find us when they search.

During the World Cup (June 11 – July 19), traffic is projected to grow 50-100x as billions tune in worldwide.

2,300+ Daily website visitors (pre-tournament)

530+ Daily AI search citations (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini)

30+ Countries with active users

29 Languages supported on the website

Your Venue in AI Search Results

When fans ask AI assistants like Bing Copilot or ChatGPT "where can I watch the World Cup near me?", listed Bola Map venues appear in those answers. Our website is structured so AI search engines can read and cite venue information directly.

This happens because Bola 2026 is already one of the most-cited World Cup sources in AI search, with 530+ daily citations across Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini. When your venue is on the Bola Map, it becomes part of that dataset.

How It Works

Submit your venue

Fill out the form below with your bar name, Google Maps link, Instagram, and any info about your setup (screens, specials, capacity).

We review & approve

We manually review every submission to make sure it's a real venue. Approval usually takes 1-2 days.

Print the poster

Print our Bola 2026 poster with a QR code and hang it where your customers can see it. They scan it for live scores, schedule, and brackets.

Fans find you

Your venue appears on the Bola Map. Fans searching for World Cup viewing spots in your area see your bar, your info, and a direct link to your Instagram and Google Maps.

Submit Your Venue

Fill out the form below to get your venue listed on the Bola Map.

Business Name Contact Email Instagram (optional) Google Maps Link Info (optional) Home team(s) (optional)

If your bar is the home for specific national teams, fans of those teams will be able to find you.

Questions

What does it cost?

Nothing. It's completely free. All we ask is that you display a Bola 2026 poster with a QR code in your venue.

How many people will see my listing?

Bola 2026 already reaches over 2,300 daily visitors via search engines and receives 530+ daily AI search citations. During the World Cup (June 11 – July 19), traffic is projected to grow 50-100x. Your listing is visible to anyone searching for viewing spots in your area.

What do I need to do?

Two things: (1) Fill out the form above with your Google Maps link and info. (2) Print and display the Bola 2026 poster we provide. That's it.

Can I join if I'm outside the US?

Absolutely. Bola 2026 has users in 30+ countries. The website supports 29 languages and the app supports 31. Whether you're in Berlin, São Paulo, Tokyo, or Mexico City — if you're showing World Cup matches, fans near you will find you.

Will my venue show up in AI search results?

When fans ask AI assistants like Bing Copilot or ChatGPT "where to watch the World Cup in [your city]", Bola Map venues are included in those answers. Our site receives 530+ daily AI search citations, and listed venues become part of that dataset. We can't guarantee placement in every AI response, but the data is structured specifically for AI engines to read and cite.

Will my venue be in the Bola 2026 app too?

We plan to add the Partners map to the Bola 2026 app (available on iOS and Android) in a future update. For now, your listing lives on the website, which is accessible from any device.

What poster do I display?

After approval, we'll provide a printable poster design featuring the Bola 2026 branding and a QR code. When customers scan the QR code, they get the full World Cup schedule, live scores, and bracket predictions — right on their phone.

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The World Cup starts June 11, 2026. Get listed before the rush.