Complete 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup day by day, from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
📅 Key dates of the 2026 World Cup
Opening match
June 11, 2026
Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Group stage
June 11 → 27, 2026
72 matches · 12 groups of 4
Knockout rounds
June 28 → July 19, 2026
R32, R16, QF, SF, Final
Final
July 19, 2026
MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey
🌍 Group Stage — June 11-27, 2026
The 2026 World Cup group stage features 48 teams in 12 groups of 4. The top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed teams qualify for the Round of 32.
Each team plays 3 matches in the group stage, for a total of 72 fixtures.
Matchday 1 — Opening matches
| Date | Match | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Jun 11 |  Mexico – South Africa  | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Fri Jun 12 |  Canada – UEFA Playoff winner | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Fri Jun 12 |  USA – Paraguay  | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Sat Jun 13 |  Brazil – Morocco  | MetLife Stadium, New York |
| Sun Jun 14 |  Germany – Curaçao  | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Mon Jun 16 |  France – Senegal  | (stadium TBC) |
| Mon Jun 16 |  Argentina – Algeria  | (stadium TBC) |
| Wed Jun 17 |  England – Croatia  | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
🏆 Knockout Stage — June 28 to July 19, 2026
For the first time in World Cup history, the knockout stage starts with a Round of 32 before the Round of 16. This is a direct consequence of the expansion to 48 teams.
| Round | Dates | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 28 → July 3 | 16 matches |
| Round of 16 | July 4 → 7 | 8 matches |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 → 11 | 4 matches |
| Semi-finals | July 14 and 15 | 2 matches |
| Third-place playoff | July 18 | 1 match |
| 🏆 Final | July 19, 2026 | 1 match — MetLife Stadium |
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When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026 with the opening match Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
How many matches are there?
A total of 104 matches are scheduled, up from 64 in previous editions. This is the result of the expansion to 48 teams (instead of 32).
Where are the matches played?
The matches are spread across 16 stadiums in 3 host countries: the United States (78 matches), Canada (13 matches) and Mexico (13 matches).
How long does the tournament last?
The 2026 World Cup spans 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026 — the longest World Cup in history.
Where is the final played?
The final on July 19, 2026 takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (New York metro area), capacity 82,500.