FIFA World Cup 2026 · Updated June 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Complete Guide 2026
Quick answer
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19, 2026 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams and 104 matches. Full schedule, groups, venues and viewing tips are below.
Tournament at a glance
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the first 48-team edition, with 104 matches in total. This guide is written with a North American lens — kick-off times in US and Canadian zones and the host cities closest to fans on this side of the Atlantic.
- 48 teams in 12 groups of four
- 104 matches (72 group + 32 knockout)
- Opening match at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Key dates
| Stage | Date | Venue / Location |
|---|---|---|
| Opening match | June 11, 2026 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Group stage | June 11 – June 27, 2026 | All 16 host cities |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3, 2026 | Across host nations |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – July 7, 2026 | Across host nations |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 – July 11, 2026 | Across host nations |
| Semi-finals | July 14 & 15, 2026 | Dallas & Atlanta |
| Third-place match | July 18, 2026 | Miami |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia |
| Group B | Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Group C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland |
| Group D | United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye |
| Group E | Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| Group F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia |
| Group G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| Group H | Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay |
| Group I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| Group J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| Group K | Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| Group L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
How qualification works
Top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new Round of 32.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 World Cup?
It runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
How many teams play?
48 teams in 12 groups of four — the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches.
Where is the final?
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
Related resources
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