The next FIFA Men’s World Cup is already underway: the 2026 tournament is being hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.

2026 World Cup at a glance

  • Host nations: USA, Canada, Mexico (first three-country World Cup)
  • Format: Expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches (up from 32 teams/64 matches in 2022)
  • Tournament window: Mid-June to July 19, 2026 (final)
  • Current phase (as of early July 2026): Knockout stages, including the Round of 16 and moving into quarter-finals

Because the competition is ongoing right now, “next World Cup” can mean two things depending on what you’re asking:

  1. Next matches in this 2026 World Cup – these are happening day-by-day through mid-July, with the final on Sunday, July 19.
  2. The next World Cup after 2026 – that will be the 2030 FIFA World Cup , which is planned to be hosted primarily by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain , with additional matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as part of a centenary celebration.

If you meant “what’s next in the 2026 tournament?”

As of July 6–7, 2026, the World Cup is in the knockout phase :

  • The Round of 16 is being played in early July.
  • Teams like the USA are facing opponents such as Belgium in the Round of 16.
  • Spain has already advanced and is preparing for a quarter-final clash after beating Portugal.
  • The schedule is designed so there are matches every day for about five weeks , with the final on July 19, 2026.

If you tell me your time zone or favorite team, I can outline their specific upcoming fixtures and likely kick-off times.

If you meant “when is the World Cup after this one?”

The next edition after 2026 is:

  • 2030 FIFA World Cup
    • Main hosts: Morocco, Portugal, Spain
    • Special centenary matches also planned in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930.
    • Exact dates for 2030 haven’t been finalized yet, but it will follow the usual June–July window.

Quick timeline

  • 2026 World Cup: June–July 2026 (final: July 19, 2026)
  • 2030 World Cup: Expected June–July 2030 , hosted mainly by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

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