It will be the first men’s World Cup since 2002 to be co-hosted by multiple nations (Canada / Mexico / United States).

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 48 teams across 16 host cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, with 104 matches including a new Round of 32.

Key Facts

• Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
• Teams: 48
• Matches: 104
• Host Cities: 16 (11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, 2 in Canada)
• Opening Match: Mexico vs. South Africa, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, June 11, 3:00 PM ET
• Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 19, 3:00 PM ET
• New Format: 12 groups (A–L), top two teams plus eight best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32. (worldcupwiki.com)

Group Stage (June 11–27, 2026)

Each team plays three matches in their group. Key opening matches include:

• June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa – Mexico City, 3:00 PM ET
  South Korea vs. Czechia – Zapopan, 10:00 PM ET
  
• June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Toronto, 3:00 PM ET
  USA vs. Paraguay – Los Angeles, 9:00 PM ET
  
• June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland – Santa Clara, 3:00 PM ET
  Brazil vs. Morocco – East Rutherford, 6:00 PM ET
  Haiti vs. Scotland – Boston, 9:00 PM ET
  
• June 14: Australia vs. Türkiye – Vancouver, 12:00 AM ET
  Germany vs. Curaçao – Houston, 1:00 PM ET
  Netherlands vs. Japan – Dallas, 4:00 PM ET
  Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador – Philadelphia, 7:00 PM ET
  Sweden vs. Tunisia – Monterrey, 10:00 PM ET
  
• June 15–27: Remaining group matches continue across all host cities, with final group matches on June 24–27 played simultaneously to ensure fairness.

Round of 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026)

• June 28: Runner-up Group A vs. Runner-up Group B – Los Angeles, 3:00 PM ET
• June 29–30: Matches include winners vs. runners-up and best third-place teams across Houston, Boston, Monterrey, Dallas, New York/New Jersey, and Mexico City
• July 1–3: Remaining Round of 32 matches in Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, and Miami.

Round of 16 (July 4–7, 2026)

• Matches are scheduled in Houston, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, Mexico City, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, and Vancouver
• Each match is knockout format; tied games go to extra time and penalties if needed.

Quarterfinals (July 9–11, 2026)

• July 9: Boston
• July 10: Los Angeles
• July 11: Miami and Kansas City

Semifinals (July 14–15, 2026)

• July 14: Dallas
• July 15: Atlanta

Third-Place Match

• July 18: Miami, 5:00 PM ET

Final

• July 19: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 3:00 PM ET

Host Cities and Stadiums

• USA: Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Seattle (Lumen Field), Houston (NRG Stadium), San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
• Mexico: Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Zapopan (Estadio Akron), Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
• Canada: Toronto (BMO Field), Vancouver (BC Place)
  This schedule provides a complete overview of all matches, venues, and kickoff times for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the new Round of 32 format and all knockout stages.

2026 FIFA World Cup TV Schedule: Channels & Live Streaming (USA)