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

Key dates

  • Opening match: 11 June 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Group stage: Runs roughly from 11–27 June 2026 across host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
  • Knockout phase: Starts 28 June 2026 with a round of 32 in the new 48‑team format.
  • World Cup final: 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.

Quick context

  • The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams and 104 matches, hosted jointly by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
  • With today being January 2026, the tournament kicks off in about five months, so fixture times and some matchups may continue to get minor updates as qualifiers finish.

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