The next FIFA World Cup is the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and its full match schedule has been published with dates, venues, and key rounds from the opener on 11 June to the final on 19 July 2026.

World Cup 2026 overview

  • The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, making it the longest World Cup in history.

Key dates and phases

  • Opening match: 11 June 2026, with Mexico hosting the first game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
  • Group stage: 11–27 June 2026, with 12 groups of four teams each.
  • Knockout phase: Round of 32 begins 28 June, leading up to the final on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

Sample daily schedule structure

  • Opening day features 2 matches (Mexico’s opener in Mexico City plus a second game in Guadalajara).
  • Typical group-stage days have 4 matches spread over different kickoff windows, while the final group days can have up to 6 simultaneous games for competitive balance.
  • Teams generally receive at least 3 days of rest between games, with 4 days of rest for both finalists before the title match.

Highlight: big fixtures and venues

  • Major host cities include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and the New York/New Jersey area.
  • Iconic stadiums like Estadio Azteca and MetLife Stadium anchor the opening match and final respectively, while other NFL and top-tier venues handle marquee group and knockout ties.

Where to see the full schedule

  • Several official-style schedule pages list every game with date, group, kickoff time, city, and stadium; these include detailed city-by-city or match-by-match tables.
  • For live or programmatic access closer to the tournament, public APIs and live-score services usually expose endpoints with match listings and updates for each matchday.

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