📅 FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Schedule

Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule with kickoff times in every timezone. 104 matches across 16 cities in USA, Canada and Mexico — from group stage to the Final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.

104 Matches48 Teams12 Groups16 Host Cities39 Days

Kickoff Time Converter

Most group-stage matches kick off at 17:00, 20:00 or 21:00 ET. Use this table to find your local time.

ET KickoffUTCBSTCETICT
14:00 ET18:0019:0020:0001:00*
17:00 ET21:0022:0023:0004:00*
20:00 ET00:00*01:00*02:00*07:00
21:00 ET01:00*02:00*03:00*08:00

* Next day

No upcoming fixtures scheduled

Fixtures for the next round will appear here once the current round concludes and match slots are confirmed.

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Key Dates — World Cup 2026 Schedule

11 Jun 2026

Opening Match

Mexico vs South Africa · Azteca Stadium, Mexico City

11–26 Jun

Group Stage

All 12 groups play — 72 matches total

27 Jun–3 Jul

Round of 32

16 matches — first knockout round (new in 2026)

4–7 Jul

Round of 16

8 matches — last 16 compete

9–12 Jul

Quarter-Finals

4 matches at major stadiums

15–16 Jul

Semi-Finals

2 matches determining finalists

19 Jul 2026

🏆 World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ

Host Cities & Venues

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New York / NJ

MetLife Stadium

Final + 7 matches

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Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium

SF + 7 matches

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Dallas

AT&T Stadium

QF + 6 matches

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Mexico City

Azteca Stadium

Opening + 5 matches

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Miami

Hard Rock Stadium

QF + 6 matches

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San Francisco

Levi's Stadium

6 matches

World Cup 2026 Schedule — FAQ

When does the 2026 World Cup start?▾
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday, 11 June 2026 in Mexico City at Azteca Stadium, with the host nation Mexico taking on the opening match.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup schedule?▾
There are 104 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, up from 64 at the previous tournament. The expanded format features 48 teams across 12 groups, plus a new Round of 32.
When is the 2026 World Cup Final?▾
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (near New York City).
What time zone are World Cup 2026 kickoffs in?▾
Most group-stage matches kick off between 17:00–21:00 ET (22:00–02:00 UTC). The schedule is designed to suit North American prime-time viewing while remaining watchable in Europe and Asia.
How many groups are in World Cup 2026?▾
There are 12 groups (A through L) of four teams each. The top two from each group advance automatically, and the eight best third-placed teams also qualify for the Round of 32.
Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 schedule live?▾
In the USA, Fox Sports and Telemundo hold broadcast rights. In the UK, ITV and BBC share rights. Streaming options vary by country — see our Watch Live guide for details.

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