World Cup Schedule
The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament schedule — from the opening match on June 11 through the group stage, knockout rounds, and the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 104 matches played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament begins with the group stage, where 48 teams compete in 8 groups of 6, followed by knockout rounds through to the Final.
From the opening match to the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this guide covers the full tournament timeline, stage-by-stage structure, and key match windows.
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 26, with 72 matches across 8 groups of 6 teams. Each team plays 3 matches, with the top 2 from each group advancing to the Round of 32.
The knockout stage begins in late June with the Round of 32. Quarter-finals follow in early July, semi-finals on July 10-11, and the Final takes place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The group stage begins June 11 and concludes June 26, with the Final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches in total — 72 group stage matches and 32 knockout matches from the Round of 32 through to the Final.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The USA hosts 60 matches across 11 cities, Canada hosts 13 matches across 2 cities, and Mexico hosts 13 matches across 3 cities.