The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the most historic tournaments in soccer history, marking the first time the event will be jointly hosted by three countries – Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, with the final match taking place on July 19, 2026. This World Cup edition will also be the largest ever, expanding the field from 32 to 48 teams, which will bring a fresh dynamic to the competition and include broader global representation.
The tournament’s opening match will take place at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca, a legendary venue that has hosted two previous World Cup finals (1970 and 1986), making it the only stadium in the world to host the opening games of three World Cups. The final match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the United States.
Matches will be played across 16 host cities, featuring the Best world-class stadiums across the three countries. Canada will host games in Toronto and Vancouver, Mexico will host matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Zapopan, while the United States will see fixtures held in cities such as Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, and others.
For the final round of the tournaments, all remaining 45 teams will qualify after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. The expanded format will include 12 groups of four teams during the group stage, followed by additional knockout rounds extending the competition to a total of 104 matches over 39 days. The event is expected to draw unprecedented global interest, with millions of fans looking forward to the intense competition and unique multicultural experience offered by the tri-nation hosting.
As preparations ramp up, renovations and upgrades are underway at many of the venues to ensure that they meet FIFA’s standards, including capacity increases and enhanced facilities.
Notably, corporate stadium names will be temporarily replaced by non-branded names for the duration of the tournament, such as “Toronto Stadium” for BMO Field and “Dallas Stadium” for AT&T Stadium, in adherence to FIFA’s marketing guidelines.
With host nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States automatically qualifying and numerous teams from around the world battling for the remaining spots, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a spectacular display of football talent, cultural celebration, and sporting passion.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule – Group Stage and Knockout Matches
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | A4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 11, 2026
- Mexico vs A2 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- A3 vs A4 – Estadio Akron, Zapopan
June 18, 2026
- A4 vs A2 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Mexico vs A3 – Estadio Akron, Zapopan
June 24, 2026
- A4 vs Mexico – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- A2 vs A3 – Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 12, 2026
- Canada vs B2 – BMO Field, Toronto
June 13, 2026
- Match B3 vs B4 – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
June 18, 2026
- Match B4 vs B2 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Canada vs B3 – BC Place, Vancouver
June 24, 2026
- Match B4 vs Canada – BC Place, Vancouver
- Match B2 vs B3 – Lumen Field, Seattle
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | C3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | C4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 13, 2026
- Match 5 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Match 7 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
June 19, 2026
- Match 29 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Match 30 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
June 24, 2026
- Match 49 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Match 50 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | D2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | D3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | D4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 12, 2026
- United States vs D2 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
June 13, 2026
- Match D3 vs D4 – BC Place, Vancouver
June 19, 2026
- Match D4 vs D2 – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
- United States vs D3 – Lumen Field, Seattle
June 25, 2026
- Match D4 vs United States – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Match D2 vs D3 – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | E2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | E3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | E4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 14, 2026
- Match 9 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Match 10 – NRG Stadium, Houston
June 20, 2026
- Match 33 – BMO Field, Toronto
- Match 34 – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
June 25, 2026
- Match 55 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Match 56 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Group F
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | F2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | F3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | F4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 14, 2026
- Match 11 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Match 12 – Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Nuevo León
June 20, 2026
- Match 35 – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Match 36 – Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Nuevo León
June 25, 2026
- Match 57 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Match 58 – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Group G
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | G2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | G3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | G4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 15, 2026
- Match 15 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Match 16 – Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
June 21, 2026
- Match 39 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Match 40 – BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
June 26, 2026
- Match 63 – Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Match 64 – BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Group H
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | H2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | H3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | H4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 15, 2026
- Match 13 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Match 14 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
June 21, 2026
- Match 37 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Match 38 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
June 26, 2026
- Match 65 – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Match 66 – Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Group I
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | I2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | I3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | I4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 16, 2026
- Match 17 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Match 18 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
June 22, 2026
- Match 41 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Match 42 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 26, 2026
- Match 61 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Match 62 – BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Group J
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | J2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | J3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | J4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 16, 2026
- Match 19 – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Match 20 – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
June 22, 2026
- Match 43 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Match 44 – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
June 27, 2026
- Match 69 – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Match 70 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Group K
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | K2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | K3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | K4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
June 17, 2026
- Match 23 – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Match 24 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
June 23, 2026
- Match 47 – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Match 48 – Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico
June 27, 2026
- Match 71 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Match 72 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Group L
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | L2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | L3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | L4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Round of 32
June 17, 2026
- Match 21 – BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- Match 22 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
June 23, 2026
- Match 45 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Match 46 – BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
June 27, 2026
- Match 67 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Match 68 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Third-placed Ranking teams
The top 8 teams Advance to the knockout stage.
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Third place Group A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | B | Third place Group B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | C | Third place Group C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | D | Third place Group D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | E | Third place Group E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | F | Third place Group F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | G | Third place Group G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | H | Third place Group H | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | I | Third place Group I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | J | Third place Group J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | K | Third place Group K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | L | Third place Group L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Knockout stage – 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will start with a Round of 32, featuring the top two teams from each of the twelve groups plus the eight best third-placed teams.
After that, the competition will proceed to single-elimination rounds, featuring the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final to determine the champion.
Round of 32 FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
June 28, 2026
- Match 73: Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
June 29, 2026
- Match 74: Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Match 75: Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C – Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
- Match 76: Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group F – NRG Stadium, Houston
June 30, 2026
- Match 77: Winner Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Match 78: Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I – AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Match 79: Winner Group A vs 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
July 1, 2026
- Match 80: Winner Group L vs 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Match 81: Winner Group D vs 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
- Match 82: Winner Group G vs 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J – Lumen Field, Seattle
July 2, 2026
- Match 83: Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L – BMO Field, Toronto
- Match 84: Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Match 85: Winner Group B vs 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J – BC Place, Vancouver
July 3, 2026
- Match 86: Winner Group J vs Runner-up Group H – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Match 87: Winner Group K vs 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Match 88: Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G – AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Round of 16 FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
July 4, 2026
- Match 89: Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Match 90: Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 – NRG Stadium, Houston
July 5, 2026
- Match 91: Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Match 92: Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
July 6, 2026
- Match 93: Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Match 94: Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 – Lumen Field, Seattle
July 7, 2026
- Match 95: Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Match 96: Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 – BC Place, Vancouver
Quarterfinals FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
July 9, 2026
- Match 97: Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
July 10, 2026
- Match 98: Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
July 11, 2026
- Match 99: Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
July 11, 2026
- Match 100: Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Semifinals FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
July 14, 2026
- Match 101: Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 – Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
July 15, 2026
- Match 102: Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Third-place playoff FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
July 18, 2026
- Match 103: Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Final FIFA World Cup Schedule 2026
The New York-New Jersey Stadium has been officially announced as the venue for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
July 19, 2026
- Match 104: Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 – New York, New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford