FIFA World Cup 2026
WORLD CUP 2026 SCHEDULE
ALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Key tournament dates
Opening
11 Jun
Mexico City
Grand Final
19 Jul
New Jersey
Duration
39
Days
The most epic schedule in history
FIFA World Cup 2026 will present the most ambitious competition schedule in history. With an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, football excitement will reach 16 cities across three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Tournament structure
Group Stage
11-27 Jun
Round of 32
29 Jun - 3 Jul
Round of 16
5-7 Jul
Quarterfinals
9-11 Jul
Semifinals
13-14 Jul
Grand Final
19 Jul
Schedules and time zones
Since the tournament will be played across multiple time zones, match times will vary depending on the stadium location:
East Coast (ET)
Schedules in cities like Miami, NY/NJ, etc. will affect broadcast times in Europe and Africa.
Mexico (CST)
Matches in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara (CST), scheduled for North and South American audiences.
West Coast (PT)
Cities like Vancouver and Seattle (PT) will offer convenient viewing times for Asia and Oceania.
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