WORLD CUP 2026 · USA · CANADA · MEXICO
World Cup 2026 Schedule
All 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, kickoff times and venues across three host nations. Group stage kicks off June 11, 2026.
World Cup 2026 Tournament Overview
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition of the tournament and the largest in history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete across 104 matches — a 63% increase from the previous 64-match format. The tournament spans three host nations (United States, Canada, Mexico) and 16 cities, with matches running from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Key Dates & Tournament Phases
Group Stage
June 11 – July 2, 2026
72 matches · 12 groups of 4 teams each
Round of 32
July 4–8, 2026
16 matches · Top 2 from each group advance
Round of 16
July 10–13, 2026
8 matches · Knockout — single elimination
Quarter-Finals
July 15–16, 2026
4 matches · Last 8 teams compete
Semi-Finals
July 18–19, 2026
2 matches · Deciding the finalists
Third Place Play-off
July 18, 2026
1 match · Bronze medal match
Final
July 19, 2026
1 match · MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums
Sixteen cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico will host World Cup 2026 matches. The final takes place at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.
Los Angeles
USA
SoFi Stadium
New York / New Jersey
USA
MetLife Stadium (Final)
San Francisco
USA
Levi's Stadium
Miami
USA
Hard Rock Stadium
Boston
USA
Gillette Stadium
Kansas City
USA
Arrowhead Stadium
Atlanta
USA
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Philadelphia
USA
Lincoln Financial Field
Guadalajara
Mexico
Estadio Akron
Mexico City
Mexico
Estadio Azteca
Monterrey
Mexico
Estadio BBVA
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When does World Cup 2026 start?
FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11, 2026 with the group stage. The opening match will be held in one of the 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
How many matches are in World Cup 2026?
World Cup 2026 features a record 104 matches — up from 64 in previous tournaments. This expansion is due to the new 48-team format, which adds a Round of 32 to the knockout stage.
Which countries host World Cup 2026?
World Cup 2026 is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first World Cup ever held across three nations. The USA hosts the most matches across 11 host cities.
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York/New Jersey area).
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