FIFA World Cup 2026 · Updated June 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule and Fixtures 2026
Quick answer
The group stage runs June 11–27, 2026; knockouts run June 28–July 19. The full stage-by-stage calendar with dates and venues is below.
Full stage-by-stage schedule
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. Below is the complete stage calendar.
| 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 |
Group-stage windows
The 72 group-stage matches run from June 11 to June 27, 2026, across all 16 host cities. Each of the 12 groups plays six matches.
| 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 |
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.
What time do World Cup 2026 matches kick off?
Kick-off times vary by host city and time zone, spanning roughly noon ET to late evening ET. Check each fixture in your own time zone.
How many matches are at the 2026 World Cup?
There are 104 matches in total — 72 in the group stage and 32 in the knockout rounds.
Related resources
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