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.
| 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 |
The opening match of the tournament will take place on June 11, 2026, at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Opening Match
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be played on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Dates: June 29 – July 3, 2026
Dates: July 4 – July 7, 2026
Dates: July 9 – July 11, 2026
Dates: July 14 – July 15, 2026
| 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 |
The tournament will be played across 16 host cities:
United States
Canada
Mexico
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will start on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history.
A total of 104 matches will be played during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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