The 2026 FIFA World Cup is spread across three countries - the USA, Canada and Mexico - with 16 host cities and 48 teams. For African fans, the tournament offers an extraordinary opportunity: North America has large and vibrant African diaspora communities in many of the host cities, meaning the atmosphere at African team matches will be unlike anything seen before.

New York / New Jersey

MetLife Stadium hosts some of the biggest fixtures, including the France vs Senegal opener on June 16. New York City has one of the largest African diaspora populations in the world, with strong Senegalese, Ghanaian, Nigerian and Ivorian communities in the Bronx and Brooklyn.

Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosts Group K fixtures including Portugal vs Colombia. Los Angeles has a growing West African community, and the city's warmth and cultural diversity make it a perfect World Cup destination.

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