FIFA is set to host two major global football tournaments — the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both FIFA tournaments promise thrilling matchups, record-breaking participation, and a massive global audience. Here’s the complete update on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, featuring full date-wise fixtures, including group stage matches, knockout rounds, and the final for the coming tournament of FIFA.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, for the first time with 48 national teams, will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries, 11 of which are in the United States.
For the first time in history, the 16 cities and their respective venues hosting these 104 matches are spread across North America, each with its own Stadium. All the Qualified World Cup Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4 teams.
Co-hosts Mexico are placed in Group A and will kick off the tournament in the opening match at the historic Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) on June 11, while the highly anticipated World Cup Final will take place at the New York–New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on July 19. Canada and the United States were placed in Group B and Group D, respectively.
Official 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are now on sale on the official site for all host cities. While initial prices ranged from $60 for group matches to $6,730 for the final, this tournament utilizes dynamic pricing. This means World Cup Sales ticket prices will fluctuate with dynamic pricing depending on fan demand. FIFA has also officially announced all World Cup 2026 Sponsors and the prize money for the tournament winners.
The road to North America is officially locked, with the thrilling conclusion of all the final squads, and the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule is now set for all 48 participating teams, following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Whether you are tracking your favorite country’s path to glory or looking to secure high-demand tickets, this definitive match schedule provides kickoff dates, venue details, and group fixtures for every single game.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Date-Wise
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The 2026 World Cup will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening ceremony in Mexico, and the final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Find out the full match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, with fixtures and results from each of the 104 games in the 48-team tournament. The United States will host 78 matches, while Canada and Mexico will each host 13
- Location: United States, Canada and Mexico
- Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- Teams: 48 teams from all 6 confederations
- Format: 12 groups of 4 teams → top teams advance
Qualified Teams
| Confederation | Teams | Teams qualified |
| Host Nations | Canada, Mexico, United States | 3 |
| Asia (AFC) | Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Iraq | 8 + 1 Play-offs |
| Africa (CAF) | Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo | 9 + 1 Play-offs |
| North, Central America & Caribbean (CONCACAF) | Haiti, Curacao, Panama | 3+3 (hosts) |
| Europe (UEFA) | Croatia, England, France, Norway, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Scotland, Spain | 12 + 4 Play-offs |
| Oceania (OFC) | New Zealand | 1 |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay | 6 |
2026 World Cup dates
- Opening Match: 11 June 2026 (at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
- Group Stage: 11 June – 27 June 2026
- Round of 32: 28 June – 3 July 2026
- Round of 16: 4 July – 7 July 2026
- Quarter-finals: 9 July – 11 July 2026
- Semi-finals: 14 July – 15 July 2026
- Third-place Match: 18 July 2026
- World Cup Final: 19 July 2026 (at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
Host Cities & Venues
United States (11 Cities)
- Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston: Gillette Stadium
- Dallas: AT&T Stadium
- Houston: NRG Stadium
- Kansas City: Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles: SoFi Stadium
- Miami: Hard Rock Stadium
- New York / New Jersey: MetLife Stadium (Finals host)
- Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco Bay Area: Levi’s Stadium
- Seattle: Lumen Field
Mexico (3 Cities)
- Guadalajara: Estadio Akron
- Mexico City: Estadio Azteca (Opening match host)
- Monterrey: Estadio BBVA
Canada (2 Cities)
- Toronto: BMO Field
- Vancouver: BC Place
Group Stage Schedule (Date-Wise)
The FIFA World Cup 26 Group Stage will start from June 11, 2026, and the last match of the group stage will be played on June 27, 2026.
- Group A – Mexico (H), South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
- Group B – Canada(Host), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
- Group C – Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D – USA (H), Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
- Group E – Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F – Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Group G – Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H – Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I – France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
- Group J – Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K – Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Group L – England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
| Date | Match | Stadium | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | 1 – Group A – Mexico vs South Africa (13:00 UTC−6) 2 – Group A – South Korea vs Czech Republic (20:00 UTC−6) | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico | Central |
| June 12 | 3 – Group B – Canada vs Bosnia (15:00 UTC−4) 4 – Group D – USA vs Paraguay (18:00 UTC−7) | BMO Field, Toronto SoFi Stadium, LA | Eastern Western |
| June 13 | 5 – Group C – Brazil vs Morocco (18:00 UTC−4) 6 – Group D – Australia vs Turkey (21:00 UTC−7) | Gillette Stadium BC Place, Vancouver | Eastern Western |
| June 13 | 7 – Group C –Haiti vs Scotland (18:00 UTC−4) 8 – Group B – Qatar vs Switzerland (12:00 UTC−7) | MetLife Stadium Levi’s Stadium | Eastern Western |
| June 14 | 9 – Group E – Germany vs Curaçao (12:00 UTC−5) 10 – Group E – Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (19:00 UTC−4) | Lincoln Financial Field NRG Stadium, Houston | Eastern Central |
| June 14 | 11 – Group F – Netherlands vs Japan (15:00 UTC−5) 12 – Group F – Sweden vs Tunisia (20:00 UTC−6) | AT&T Stadium, Arlington Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | Central |
| June 15 | 13 – Group H – Spain vs Cape Verde (12:00 UTC−4) 14 – Group H – Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (18:00 UTC−4) | Hard Rock Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Eastern |
| June 15 | 15 – Group G – Belgium vs Egypt (12:00 UTC−7) 16 – Group G – Iran vs New Zealand (18:00 UTC−7) | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood Lumen Field, Seattle | Western |
| June 16 | 17 – Group I – France vs Senegal (15:00 UTC−4) 18 – Group I – Iraq vs Norway (18:00 UTC−4) | MetLife Stadium Gillette Stadium | Eastern |
| June 16 | 19 – Group J – Argentina vs Algeria (20:00 UTC−5) 20 – Group J – Austria vs Jordan (21:00 UTC−7) | Arrowhead Stadium Levi’s Stadium | Central Western |
| June 17 | 21 – Group L – England vs Croatia (15:00 UTC−5) 22 – Group L – Ghana vs Panama (19:00 UTC−4) | BMO Field, Toronto AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Eastern Central |
| June 17 | 23 – Group K – Portugal vs DR Congo (12:00 UTC−5) 24 – Group K – Uzbekistan vs Colombia (20:00 UTC−6) | NRG Stadium, Houston Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Central |
| June 18 | 25 – Group A – Czech Republic vs South Africa (12:00 UTC−4) 26 – Group B – Switzerland vs Bosnia (12:00 UTC−7) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | Eastern Western |
| June 18 | 27 – Group B – Canada vs Qatar (15:00 UTC−7) 28 – Group A – Mexico vs South Korea (19:00 UTC−6) | BC Place, Canada Estadio Akron, Zapopan | Western Central |
| June 19 | 29 – Group C – Brazil vs Haiti (21:00 UTC−4) 30 – Group C – Scotland vs Morocco (18:00 UTC−4) | Lincoln Financial Field Gillette Stadium | Eastern |
| June 19 | 31 – Group D – Turkey vs Paraguay (21:00 UTC−7) 32 – Group D – USA vs Australia (12:00 UTC−7) | Levi’s Stadium Lumen Field, Seattle | Western |
| June 20 | 33 – Group E – Germany vs Ivory Coast (16:00 UTC−4) 34 – Group E – Ecuador vs Curaçao (19:00 UTC−5) | BMO Field, Toronto Arrowhead Stadium | Eastern Central |
| June 20 | 35 – Group F – Netherlands vs Sweden (12:00 UTC−5) 36 – Group F – Tunisia vs Japan (22:00 UTC−6) | NRG Stadium, Houston Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | Central |
| June 21 | 37 – Group H – Spain vs Saudi Arabia (12:00 UTC−4) 38 – Group H – Uruguay vs Cape Verde (18:00 UTC−4) | Hard Rock Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Eastern |
| June 21 | 39 – Group G – Belgium vs Iran (12:00 UTC−7) 40 – Group G – New Zealand vs Egypt (18:00 UTC−7) | SoFi Stadium BC Place | Western |
| June 22 | 41 – Group I – France vs Iraq (17:00 UTC−4) 42 – Group I – Norway vs Senegal (20:00 UTC−4) | MetLife Stadium Lincoln Financial Field | Eastern |
| June 22 | 43 – Group J – Argentina vs Austria (12:00 UTC−5) 44 – Group J – Jordan vs Algeria (20:00 UTC−7) | AT&T Stadium, Arlington Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | Central Western |
| June 23 | 45 – Group L – England vs Ghana (16:00 UTC−4) 46 – Group L – Panama vs Croatia (19:00 UTC−4) | MetLife Stadium BMO Field, Toronto | Eastern |
| June 23 | 47 – Group K – Portugal vs Uzbekistan (12:00 UTC−5) 48 – Group K – Colombia vs DR Congo (20:00 UTC−6) | NRG Stadium, Houston Estadio Akron, Zapopan | Central |
| June 24 | 49 – Group C – Scotland vs Brazil (18:00 UTC−4) 50 – Group C – Morocco vs Haiti (18:00 UTC−4) | Hard Rock Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Eastern |
| June 24 | 51 – Group B – Switzerland vs Canada (12:00 UTC−7) 52 – Group B – Bosnia vs Qatar (12:00 UTC−7) | BC Place, Vancouver Lumen Field, Seattle | Western |
| June 24 | 53 – Group A – Czech Republic vs Mexico (19:00 UTC−6) 54 – South Africa vs South Korea (19:00 UTC−6) | Estadio Azteca Estadio BBVA | Central |
| June 25 | 55 – Group E – Ecuador vs Germany (19:00 UTC−5) 56 – Group E – Curaçao vs Ivory Coast (16:00 UTC−4) | Lincoln Financial Field MetLife Stadium | Eastern |
| June 25 | 57 – Group F – Tunisia vs Netherlands (18:00 UTC−5) 58 – Group F – Japan vs Sweden (18:00 UTC−5) | AT&T Stadium Arrowhead Stadium | Central |
| June 25 | 59 – Group D – Turkey vs USA (19:00 UTC−7) 60 – Group D – Paraguay vs Australia (19:00 UTC−7) | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood Levi’s Stadium | Western |
| June 26 | 61 – Group I – Norway vs France (15:00 UTC−4) 62 – Group I – Senegal vs Iraq (15:00 UTC−4) | Boston Stadium Toronto Stadium | Eastern |
| June 26 | 63 – Group G – New Zealand vs Belgium (20:00 UTC−7) 64 – Group G – Egypt vs Iran (20:00 UTC−7) | Seattle Stadium BC Place, Vancouver | Western |
| June 26 | 65 – Group H – Uruguay vs Spain (18:00 UTC−6) 66 – Group H – Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (19:00 UTC−5) | NRG Stadium, Houston Estadio Akron, Zapopan | Central |
| June 27 | 67 – Group L – Panama vs England (17:00 UTC−4) 68 – Group L – Croatia vs Ghana (17:00 UTC−4) | New Jersey Stadium Philadelphia Stadium | Eastern |
| June 27 | 69 – Group J – Jordan vs Argentina (21:00 UTC−5) 70 – Group J – Algeria vs Austria (21:00 UTC−5) | Kansas City Stadium Dallas Stadium | Central |
| June 27 | 71 – Group K – Colombia vs Portugal (19:30 UTC−4) 72 – Group K – DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (19:30 UTC−4) | Hard Rock Stadium Atlanta Stadium | Eastern |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule of Knockout Stage Match Dates
Round of 32 Schedule
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 28 June | 73 – Runner-up Group A vs Group B runners-up | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | 12:00 UTC−7 |
| Monday, 29 June | 74 – Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 16:30 UTC−4 |
| 75 – Winner Group F vs Group C runners-up | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 19:00 UTC−6 | |
| 76 – Winner Group C vs Group F runners-up | NRG Stadium, Houston | 12:00 UTC−5 | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | 77- Winner Group I Match 77 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 17:00 UTC−4 |
| 78- Runner-up Group E vs Group I runners-up | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 12:00 UTC−5 | |
| 79- Winner Group A Match 79 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I | Estadio Azteca | 7:00 UTC−6 | |
| Wednesday, 1 July | 80 – Winner Group L Match 80 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 UTC−4 |
| 81 – Winner Group D Match 81 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | 13:00 UTC−7 | |
| 82- Winner Group G Match 82 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J | Lumen Field, Seattle | 17:00 UTC−7 | |
| Thursday, 2 July | 83- Group K runners-up v Group L runners-up | BMO Field, Toronto | 19:00 UTC−4 |
| 84 – Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | 12:00 UTC−7 | |
| 85 – Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place, Vancouver | 20:00 UTC−7 | |
| Friday, 3 July | 86- Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 18:00 UTC−4 |
| 87- Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | 20:30 UTC−5 | |
| 88- Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 13:00 UTC−5 |
Round of 16
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 July | 89 – Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium | 17:00 UTC−4 |
| 90 – Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium | 12:00 UTC−5 | |
| Sunday, 5 July | 91 – Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium | 16:00 UTC−4 |
| 92 – Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Estadio Azteca Mexico City | 18:00 UTC−6 | |
| Monday, 6 July | 93 – Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium | 14:00 UTC−5 |
| 94 – Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium | 17:00 UTC−4 | |
| Tuesday, 7 July | 95 – Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium | 12:00 UTC−7 |
| 96 – Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver | 13:00 UTC−7 |
Quarterfinal
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 July | 97 – Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium | 16:00 UTC−4 |
| Sunday, 5 July | 98 – Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | BC Place Vancouver | 12:00 UTC−7 |
| Monday, 6 July | 99 – Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Hard Rock Stadium | 17:00 UTC−4 |
| Monday, 6 July | 100 – Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium | 20:00 UTC−5 |
Semifinal
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 14 July | 101 – Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium | 14:00 UTC−5 |
| Wednesday, 15 July | 102 – Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium | 15:00 UTC−4 |
Third Place
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 18 July | 103 – Loser match 101 vs Loser match 102 | Hard Rock Stadium | 17:00 UTC−4 |
FIFA World Cup 26 Final
| Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 19 July | 104 – Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | MetLife Stadium (New York, New Jersey Stadium) | 15:00 UTC−4 |
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the USA from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
How many teams are playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, marking the first time the tournament has expanded beyond its previous 32-team format.
Where will the 2026 FIFA World Cup final be played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final match will be held at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, USA.
Which cities in the United States will host matches?
The U.S. host cities include New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Seattle, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, and Kansas City.
Which cities in Mexico and Canada will host matches?
In Mexico — Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey and In Canada — Toronto and Vancouver.
What time will World Cup matches be played?
Kickoff times will vary between local afternoon and evening slots to accommodate global audiences across different time zones. FIFA will release the full match-time schedule closer to the tournament.
When will FIFA release the complete match schedule with dates?
The complete 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule, including all dates, group matchups, venues, and kick-off times, has already been released on December 5.
How can fans view the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule online?
Fans can view the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule online through the official FIFA Match Centre. It is also available on FWCN.
How many matches will be played in the 2026 World Cup?
The tournament will feature a record-breaking 104 matches in total, with 68 of them taking place during the group stages, thanks to the expanded team format.
Where will the opening match be played?
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico between the host nation, Mexico vs South Africa.
Who qualified for the 2026 World Cup in March 2026?
The final six teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in March 2026 were Congo DR and Iraq via the Intercontinental Play-offs, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Sweden, and Türkiye via the UEFA Play-offs second round.
UEFA Play-off Qualifiers
Four European nations secured the final spots for their confederation by winning their respective play-off paths:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: Defeated Italy 4–1 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
- Czech Republic: Defeated Denmark 3–1 on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
- Sweden: Defeated Poland 3–2.
- Turkey: Defeated Kosovo 1–0.
Inter-confederation Play-off Qualifiers
- DR Congo: Defeated Jamaica 1–0 in Guadalajara to qualify for their first World Cup since 1974.
- Iraq: Defeated Bolivia 2–1 in Monterrey to return to the tournament for the first time since 1986.
Which stadium will be the largest in FIFA 2026?
The largest venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is AT&T Stadium, also known as Dallas Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, boasting an official seating capacity of about 94,000 spectators.
- Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX) — ~94,000 capacity
- Mexico City Stadium / Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, Mexico) — ~83,000 capacity
- New York/New Jersey Stadium / MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) — ~82,500 capacity
How many matches will be played in the Round of 32?
In the new 48-team format, the Round of 32 is the first knockout stage after the group phase.
- The Number: A total of 16 matches will be played in the Round of 32.
- The Math: Top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams (total 32 teams) advance. Since it’s a knockout format, 32 teams face off in 16 head-to-head matches to decide who goes to the Round of 16.
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