Group AOpening Match
Estadio Azteca · Mexico CitySchedule
World Cup 2026 Schedule
Every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — from the opening game at Estadio Azteca on June 11 to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Kickoff times are shown in your device's local timezone.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026· 1 match
Friday, June 12, 2026· 2 matches
Group D
SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
Group B
BMO Field · Toronto
Saturday, June 13, 2026· 1 match
Group C
TBD
Jun 13
TBD
Sunday, June 14, 2026· 1 match
Monday, June 15, 2026· 1 match
Tuesday, June 16, 2026· 1 match
Group F
AT&T Stadium · Dallas
Wednesday, June 17, 2026· 1 match
Group H
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
Thursday, June 18, 2026· 1 match
Group I
Gillette Stadium · Boston
Friday, June 19, 2026· 1 match
Group J
Lumen Field · Seattle
Saturday, June 20, 2026· 1 match
Sunday, June 21, 2026· 1 match
Group L
NRG Stadium · Houston
Wednesday, July 1, 2026· 1 match
Round of 32
TBD
Jul 1
TBD
Sunday, July 5, 2026· 1 match
Round of 16
TBD
Jul 5
TBD
Friday, July 10, 2026· 1 match
Quarterfinal
TBD
Jul 10
TBD
Tuesday, July 14, 2026· 1 match
Semifinal
TBD
Jul 14
TBD
Wednesday, July 15, 2026· 1 match
Semifinal
TBD
Jul 15
TBD
Saturday, July 18, 2026· 1 match
Third PlaceThird Place Playoff
TBD
Jul 18
TBD
Sunday, July 19, 2026· 1 match
FinalFIFA World Cup 2026 Final
TBD
Jul 19
TBD
Schedule completeness
Matchups marked TBD will be populated after the official FIFA draw. The full 104-match schedule — including all Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinal, and semifinal venues — is confirmed by FIFA and refreshed here as kickoff times are announced.
Frequently asked about the World Cup 2026 schedule
When does the World Cup 2026 start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Mexico hosting the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament runs for 39 days and concludes with the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.
How many matches are in World Cup 2026?
There are 104 total matches — up from 64 in previous editions. This is because of the expanded 48-team format with 12 groups of 4, plus a new Round of 32 knockout phase before the Round of 16.
Where will the World Cup 2026 final be played?
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19, 2026. It is the largest of the 16 host venues with a capacity of approximately 82,500.
What is new about the 48-team format?
For the first time, 48 national teams compete — 16 more than 2022. The group stage has 12 groups of 4 teams. The top 2 in each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Learn more in our guide to the new format.
In what timezone are kickoff times shown?
Matchday 2026 displays every match kickoff in your device's local timezone automatically. No mental math — just open the schedule and see when matches start where you are. You can also use our timezone converter to see any match in any city's time.