when is next schedule FIFA after 2026 calendar

The next FIFA World Cup matches after the 2026 calendar’s group stage are the knockout rounds, starting on June 28, 2026 , with the Round of 32 running through July 3. The tournament then continues with the Round of 16 (July 4–7) , quarterfinals (July 9–11) , semifinals (July 14–15) , the third-place match on July 18 , and the final on July 19.

Next schedule

• Round of 32: June 28 to July 3.

• Round of 16: July 4 to July 7.

• Quarterfinals: July 9 to July 11.

• Semifinals: July 14 to July 15.

• Bronze medal match: July 18.

• Final: July 19.

What this means

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway, and the group stage is ending now, so the next matches are the knockout games. If you meant the next FIFA World Cup after 2026 , the next scheduled men’s World Cup would be the 2030 FIFA World Cup , but the exact match calendar is not part of the 2026 schedule sources here.

Example match

One of the first knockout games listed is South Africa vs Canada on June 28 in Los Angeles.