The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

Quick Scoop

Key dates at a glance

  • Tournament start: 11 June 2026
  • Tournament end (the final): 19 July 2026
  • Duration: 39 days, making it one of the longest World Cups ever.

What’s happening when?

  • Group stage: 11–27 June 2026
  • Round of 32: 28 June–3 July
  • Round of 16: 4–7 July
  • Quarter-finals: 9–11 July
  • Semi-finals: 14–15 July
  • Final: 19 July 2026.

Where is it being played?

  • Hosted across three countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Opening match on 11 June 2026 is scheduled in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa.

Why this World Cup is a big deal

  • First World Cup with 48 teams instead of 32, expanding the number of matches and nations involved.
  • First time the men’s World Cup is jointly hosted by three countries, with sixteen cities across North America staging games.

TL;DR

If you’re planning, circle 11 June 2026 as kickoff day and 19 July 2026 as the night a new world champion is crowned, all across stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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