June 11 – July 19, 2026 · 104 matches · 16 venues across Canada, USA and Mexico.
| Date | Time | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | |||||
| Jun 11 | 16:00 ET |  Mexico Opening match |
vs | TBD | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Jun 12 | 19:00 PT |  Canada |
vs | TBD | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Jun 13 | 15:00 ET |  USA |
vs | TBD | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| Jun 14 | TBD |  Argentina Defending champions |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 15 | TBD |  France |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 16 | TBD |  Brazil |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 17 | TBD |  England |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 18 | TBD |  Spain |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 19 | TBD |  Germany |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 20 | TBD |  Portugal |
vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jun 21 | TBD | Canada |
vs | TBD | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Jun 24 | TBD | Mexico |
vs | TBD | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Jul 2 | TBD | TBD Last group stage day | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Round of 32 | |||||
| Jul 4 | TBD | TBD Knockouts begin | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 5 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 6 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 7 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Round of 16 | |||||
| Jul 8 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 9 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 10 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Quarter-finals | |||||
| Jul 11 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 12 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Semi-finals | |||||
| Jul 14 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| Jul 15 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | TBD |
| 3rd Place | |||||
| Jul 18 | TBD | TBD | vs | TBD | MetLife Stadium, NJ |
| FINAL | |||||
| Jul 19 | 16:00 ET | TBD World Cup Final 2026 | vs | TBD | MetLife Stadium, NJ |
| Phase | Dates | Matches | Teams remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group stage | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | 72 | 48 |
| Round of 32 | Jul 4 – Jul 7 | 16 | 32 |
| Round of 16 | Jul 8 – Jul 10 | 8 | 16 |
| Quarter-finals | Jul 11 – Jul 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Semi-finals | Jul 14 – Jul 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 3rd place match | Jul 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 🏆 FINAL | Jul 19, 2026 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 104 | 48 → 1 champion | |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule runs for 39 days. The opening match is on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — historic, as Azteca hosted the 1970 and 1986 finals. The final is July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. All 12 groups play their matches between June 11 and July 2. The knockout stages run from July 4, with the new Round of 32 being the first elimination phase. See our World Cup 2026 schedule and fan watch guide.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition with 48 national teams competing across 16 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With 104 matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this tournament sets a new record for the largest World Cup in history. Three host nations competing simultaneously creates a cross-border sporting event unlike anything football has seen before. BC Place in Vancouver, BMO Field in Toronto and the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City are among the most iconic venues on the roster.
Canada's inclusion as a host nation adds particular significance for North American football. The Canadian men's national team qualified for a World Cup for the first time since 1986, and the home advantage in 2026 is expected to draw record crowds at BC Place and BMO Field. Alphonso Davies remains the most recognized face of Canadian football internationally, having established himself at Bayern Munich before his move to Real Madrid in 2025.
Group stage matches are distributed across all three host countries, with knockout rounds moving progressively toward the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which is set to host the final on July 19, 2026. Capacity: 82,500. The United States will host the majority of matches, 60 out of 104, including all matches from the quarterfinals onward. FIFA confirmed the full match schedule in February 2025 following the completion of the draw in Miami.
