Football fans around the world are counting down to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. The 2026 tournament, jointly hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 48 teams and run from June 12 to July 20, 2026.
The competition will kick off with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 12, while co-hosts Canada and the United States will begin their campaigns a day later against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Paraguay respectively.
Opening matches
The tournament opens with a packed schedule featuring some of football's biggest nations:
- Mexico vs South Africa — June 12
- Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — June 13
- USA vs Paraguay — June 13
- Brazil vs Morocco — June 14
- Germany vs Curaçao — June 14
- Netherlands vs Japan — June 15
- Spain vs Cabo Verde — June 15
- Belgium vs Egypt — June 16
- France vs Senegal — June 17
- Argentina vs Algeria — June 17
- Portugal vs DR Congo — June 17
- England vs Croatia — June 18
Blockbuster group-stage clashes
Several high-profile encounters are expected to draw global attention during the group stage:
- England vs Croatia — June 18
- Netherlands vs Japan — June 15
- Brazil vs Morocco — June 14
- Belgium vs Iran — June 22
- Argentina vs Austria — June 22
- France vs Senegal — June 17
- Uruguay vs Spain — June 27
- Colombia vs Portugal — June 28
Knockout rounds schedule
The expanded format introduces a Round of 32 before the traditional Round of 16.
- Round of 32: June 29 – July 4
- Round of 16: July 4 – July 8
- Quarter-finals: July 10 – July 12
- Semi-finals: July 15 and July 16
- Third-place playoff: July 19 in Miami
- Final: July 20 at New York/New Jersey Stadium
Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
Fans can follow the action through multiple broadcasting and streaming platforms, including:
- FOX
- FS1
- Universo
- Peacock
- Telemundo Network
- Telemundo App
- Tubi
- Fox One
- Telexitos
Final showdown
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 20 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. With global stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and a new generation of talent expected to compete, the tournament promises a month of high-stakes football and memorable moments.
Here's the full schedule of FIFA 2026 World Cup
| Match | Date | Time (EST) | Time (Local) | Matchup | Group | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 13:00 | Mexico v South Africa | A | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City |
| 2 | 11-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 20:00 | South Korea v Czechia | A | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara |
| 3 | 12-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 4 | 12-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 18:00 | USA v Paraguay | D | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 5 | 13-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 21:00 | Haiti v Scotland | C | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 6 | 13-Jun-26 | 00:00 | 21:00 | Australia v Türkiye | D | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 7 | 13-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Brazil v Morocco | C | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 8 | 13-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Qatar v Switzerland | B | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 9 | 14-Jun-26 | 19:00 | 19:00 | Ivory Coast v Ecuador | E | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 10 | 14-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Germany v Curaçao | E | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 11 | 14-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 15:00 | Netherlands v Japan | F | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 12 | 14-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 20:00 | Sweden v Tunisia | F | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey |
| 13 | 15-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | H | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 14 | 15-Jun-26 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Spain v Cape Verde | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 15 | 15-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 18:00 | Iran v New Zealand | G | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 16 | 15-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Belgium v Egypt | G | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 17 | 16-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | France v Senegal | I | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 18 | 16-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Iraq v Norway | I | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 19 | 16-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 20:00 | Argentina v Algeria | J | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 20 | 16-Jun-26 | 00:00 | 21:00 | Austria v Jordan | J | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 21 | 17-Jun-26 | 19:00 | 19:00 | Ghana v Panama | L | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 22 | 17-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 15:00 | England v Croatia | L | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 23 | 17-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Portugal v Congo DR | K | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 24 | 17-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 20:00 | Uzbekistan v Colombia | K | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City |
| 25 | 18-Jun-26 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Czechia v South Africa | A | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 26 | 18-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 27 | 18-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 15:00 | Canada v Qatar | B | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 28 | 18-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 19:00 | Mexico v South Korea | A | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara |
| 29 | 19-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 21:00 | Brazil v Haiti | C | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 30 | 19-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Scotland v Morocco | C | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 31 | 19-Jun-26 | 23:00 | 20:00 | Türkiye v Paraguay | D | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 32 | 19-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | USA v Australia | D | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 33 | 20-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Germany v Ivory Coast | E | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 34 | 20-Jun-26 | 20:00 | 19:00 | Ecuador v Curaçao | E | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 35 | 20-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Netherlands v Sweden | F | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 36 | 20-Jun-26 | 00:00 | 22:00 | Tunisia v Japan | F | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey |
| 37 | 21-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Uruguay v Cape Verde | H | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 38 | 21-Jun-26 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Spain v Saudi Arabia | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 39 | 21-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Belgium v Iran | G | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 40 | 21-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 18:00 | New Zealand v Egypt | G | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 41 | 22-Jun-26 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Norway v Senegal | I | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 42 | 22-Jun-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | France v Iraq | I | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 43 | 22-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Argentina v Austria | J | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 44 | 22-Jun-26 | 23:00 | 20:00 | Jordan v Algeria | J | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 45 | 23-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | England v Ghana | L | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 46 | 23-Jun-26 | 19:00 | 19:00 | Panama v Croatia | L | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 47 | 23-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Portugal v Uzbekistan | K | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 48 | 23-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 20:00 | Colombia v Congo DR | K | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara |
| 49 | 24-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Scotland v Brazil | C | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 50 | 24-Jun-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Morocco v Haiti | C | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 51 | 24-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Switzerland v Canada | B | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 52 | 24-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar | B | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 53 | 24-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 19:00 | Czechia v Mexico | A | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City |
| 54 | 24-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 19:00 | South Africa v South Korea | A | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey |
| 55 | 25-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Curaçao v Ivory Coast | E | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 56 | 25-Jun-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Ecuador v Germany | E | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 57 | 25-Jun-26 | 19:00 | 18:00 | Japan v Sweden | F | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 58 | 25-Jun-26 | 19:00 | 18:00 | Tunisia v Netherlands | F | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 59 | 25-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 19:00 | Türkiye v USA | D | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 60 | 25-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 19:00 | Paraguay v Australia | D | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 61 | 26-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Norway v France | I | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 62 | 26-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Senegal v Iraq | I | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 63 | 26-Jun-26 | 23:00 | 20:00 | Egypt v Iran | G | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 64 | 26-Jun-26 | 23:00 | 20:00 | New Zealand v Belgium | G | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 65 | 26-Jun-26 | 20:00 | 19:00 | Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia | H | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 66 | 26-Jun-26 | 20:00 | 18:00 | Uruguay v Spain | H | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara |
| 67 | 27-Jun-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Panama v England | L | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 68 | 27-Jun-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Croatia v Ghana | L | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 69 | 27-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 21:00 | Algeria v Austria | J | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 70 | 27-Jun-26 | 22:00 | 21:00 | Jordan v Argentina | J | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 71 | 27-Jun-26 | 19:30 | 19:30 | Colombia v Portugal | K | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 72 | 27-Jun-26 | 19:30 | 19:30 | Congo DR v Uzbekistan | K | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 73 | 28-Jun-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Group A Runners Up v Group B Runners Up | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 74 | 29-Jun-26 | 16:30 | 16:30 | Group E Winners v Group A/B/C/D/F 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 75 | 29-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 19:00 | Group F Winners v Group C Runners Up | Round of 32 | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey |
| 76 | 29-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Group C Winners v Group F Runners Up | Round of 32 | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 77 | 30-Jun-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Group I Winners v Group C/D/F/G/H 3rd Place | Round of 32 | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 78 | 30-Jun-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Group E Runners Up v Group I Runners Up | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 79 | 30-Jun-26 | 21:00 | 19:00 | Group A Winners v Group C/E/F/H/I 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City |
| 80 | 1-Jul-26 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Group L Winners v Group E/H/I/J/K 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 81 | 1-Jul-26 | 20:00 | 17:00 | Group D Winners v Group B/E/F/I/J 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Levi's Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 82 | 1-Jul-26 | 16:00 | 13:00 | Group G Winners v Group A/E/H/I/J 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 83 | 2-Jul-26 | 19:00 | 19:00 | Group K Runners Up v Group L Runners Up | Round of 32 | BMO Field | Toronto |
| 84 | 2-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Group H Winners v Group J Runners Up | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 85 | 2-Jul-26 | 23:00 | 20:00 | Group B Winners v Group E/F/G/I/J 3rd Place | Round of 32 | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 86 | 3-Jul-26 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Group J Winners v Group H Runners Up | Round of 32 | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 87 | 3-Jul-26 | 21:30 | 20:30 | Group K Winners v Group D/E/I/J/L 3rd Place | Round of 32 | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 88 | 3-Jul-26 | 14:00 | 13:00 | Group D Runners Up v Group G Runners Up | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 89 | 4-Jul-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Match 74 Winner v Match 77 Winner | Round of 16 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| 90 | 4-Jul-26 | 13:00 | 12:00 | Match 73 Winner v Match 75 Winner | Round of 16 | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| 91 | 5-Jul-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Match 76 Winner v Match 78 Winner | Round of 16 | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
| 92 | 5-Jul-26 | 20:00 | 18:00 | Match 79 Winner v Match 80 Winner | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City |
| 93 | 6-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 14:00 | Match 83 Winner v Match 84 Winner | Round of 16 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 94 | 6-Jul-26 | 20:00 | 17:00 | Match 81 Winner v Match 82 Winner | Round of 16 | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 95 | 7-Jul-26 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Match 86 Winner v Match 88 Winner | Round of 16 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 96 | 7-Jul-26 | 16:00 | 13:00 | Match 85 Winner v Match 87 Winner | Round of 16 | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 97 | 9-Jul-26 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Match 89 Winner v Match 90 Winner | Quarter-final | Gillette Stadium | Boston |
| 98 | 10-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 12:00 | Match 93 Winner v Match 94 Winner | Quarter-final | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles |
| 99 | 11-Jul-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Match 91 Winner v Match 92 Winner | Quarter-final | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 100 | 11-Jul-26 | 21:00 | 20:00 | Match 95 Winner v Match 96 Winner | Quarter-final | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 101 | 14-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 14:00 | Match 97 Winner v Match 98 Winner | Semi-final | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 102 | 15-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Match 99 Winner v Match 100 Winner | Semi-final | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
| 103 | 18-Jul-26 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Match 101 Loser v Match 102 Loser | Third Place Playoff | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| 104 | 19-Jul-26 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Match 101 Winner v Match 102 Winner | Final | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey |
