FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
Complete fixtures calendar containing all 104 matches across the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule spans from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 104 matches played across 16 venues in three host nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is the first edition of the World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32 team format that had been used since 1998. The group stage consists of 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two finishers in every group, along with the eight best third placed teams, advancing to a 32 team knockout round.
Matches will be hosted across a wide range of time zones, from the Pacific Time Zone on the west coast of the United States and Mexico to the Eastern Time Zone covering cities like New York, Miami, and Toronto. Fans watching from Europe, Asia, and other regions should account for time differences when planning their viewing schedules. All match times displayed on this page are shown in local venue time.
The tournament progresses through clearly defined phases: the group stage (June 11 to June 29), the Round of 32 (July 1 to July 3), the Round of 16 (July 4 to July 6), the Quarterfinals (July 9 to July 10), the Semifinals (July 13 to July 14), and the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Use the match cards below to browse every fixture, track live scores, and navigate to detailed match pages.
Thursday, Jun 11
Friday, Jun 12
Saturday, Jun 13
Sunday, Jun 14
Monday, Jun 15
Tuesday, Jun 16
Wednesday, Jun 17
Thursday, Jun 18
Friday, Jun 19
Saturday, Jun 20
Sunday, Jun 21
Tuesday, Jun 23
Wednesday, Jun 24
Thursday, Jun 25
Friday, Jun 26
Sunday, Jun 28
Monday, Jun 29
Tuesday, Jun 30
Wednesday, Jul 1
Friday, Jul 3
Saturday, Jul 4
Sunday, Jul 5
Monday, Jul 6
Thursday, Jul 9
Friday, Jul 10
Saturday, Jul 11
Sunday, Jul 12
Tuesday, Jul 14
Wednesday, Jul 15
Saturday, Jul 18
Sunday, Jul 19
Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a total of 104 matches. This includes 48 group stage matches (12 groups with 4 teams each playing 3 matches per group), followed by a 32 team knockout stage comprising the Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, the Third Place Playoff, and the Final.
What time zone are the match times displayed in?
All match times on this page are shown in the local time of the venue where the match is being played. Since the tournament is hosted across three countries and multiple time zones, fans should verify the time difference between their location and the match venue to avoid missing kickoff.
When does the group stage end and the knockout rounds begin?
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 29, 2026. The knockout phase begins on July 1 with the Round of 32 and continues through to the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Which cities and stadiums are hosting matches?
The 2026 World Cup is spread across 16 venues in 16 cities. In the United States, matches will be held in cities including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Philadelphia, Kansas City, San Francisco, and Boston. Mexico City and Guadalajara host the Mexican fixtures, while Toronto and Vancouver represent Canada. Visit the Venues page for full stadium details.
How does the expanded 48 team format affect the schedule?
With 48 teams instead of 32, the tournament now includes 12 groups instead of 8, and the knockout stage begins with a Round of 32 rather than a Round of 16. This means more matches each day during the group stage and a longer overall tournament window. Despite the expansion, FIFA has structured the schedule so that the entire tournament is completed within 39 days.