WORLD CUP 2026
The official FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule features 104 matches across 39 days in 16 cities. Full match-by-match details will be updated as FIFA releases them.
Tournament Timeline
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The detailed match-by-match schedule will be updated here as FIFA officially releases it.
Round by Round
48 teams compete in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the knockout rounds.
The first knockout round features 32 teams competing in single-elimination matches across multiple host cities.
The remaining 16 teams battle for a spot in the quarter-finals in matches held across key venues.
Eight teams compete for a place in the semi-finals. Quarter-final venues include Kansas City, Miami, and Philadelphia.
The final four teams compete at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The two semi-final losers compete for third place before the tournament concludes.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the biggest stage in world football.
Plan Your Trip
Explore all 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums with our detailed venue guides. Find local spots, transportation tips, and fan group meetups near every host city.