FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule: Matches, Timings and Venues

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the world’s biggest football tournament. For the first time in history, the tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played across 16 cities in the three countries.

The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and will run for 39 days, concluding with the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.

A major highlight of this edition is the expansion to 48 teams, making it the largest FIFA World Cup ever. The tournament will feature 104 matches, significantly more than previous editions.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Key Details

Detail	Information
Tournament	FIFA World Cup 2026
Edition	23rd
Host Countries	USA, Canada, Mexico
Start Date	June 11, 2026
Final Date	July 19, 2026
Duration	39 days
Total Teams	48
Total Matches	104
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

When Does the FIFA World Cup 2026 Start?

The opening match of the tournament will take place on June 11, 2026, at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Opening Match

• Mexico vs South Africa
• Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
• Kick-off: 1:00 PM (UTC-6)
• IST Time: 12:30 AM (June 12, 2026)

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be played on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
• Kick-off: 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
• IST Time: 12:30 AM (July 20, 2026)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Schedule

Group Stage

• Start: June 11, 2026
• End: June 27, 2026
• Teams will compete in groups before progressing to knockout rounds.

Round of 32

• Dates: June 29 – July 3, 2026

Round of 16

• Dates: July 4 – July 7, 2026

Quarterfinals

• Dates: July 9 – July 11, 2026

Semifinals

• Dates: July 14 – July 15, 2026

Third-Place Playoff

• Date: July 18, 2026
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

• Date: July 19, 2026
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Selected Matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

Date	Match	Venue
June 11	Mexico vs South Africa	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 12	Canada vs UEFA Path A Winner	BMO Field, Toronto
June 12	USA vs Paraguay	SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
June 13	Brazil vs Morocco	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
June 14	Netherlands vs Japan	AT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 15	Spain vs Cape Verde	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
June 16	France vs Senegal	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
June 16	Argentina vs Algeria	Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
June 17	England vs Croatia	AT&T Stadium, Dallas
June 19	Brazil vs Haiti	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Cities Hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches

The tournament will be played across 16 host cities:

United States

• New York / New Jersey
• Los Angeles
• Dallas
• Atlanta
• Miami
• Boston
• Philadelphia
• Seattle
• Houston
• Kansas City
• San Francisco Bay Area

Canada

• Toronto
• Vancouver

Mexico

• Mexico City
• Guadalajara
• Monterrey

Key Highlights of FIFA World Cup 2026

• First World Cup with 48 teams
• Record 104 matches
• Hosted across three countries
• Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host three World Cup opening matches
• MetLife Stadium to host the final