The FULL FIFA World Cup 26 Schedule

Get ready for the greatest FIFA World Cup ever. 2026 is set to be the most exciting and inclusive FIFA World Cup of all time. 3 host countries. 16 host cities. 48 teams never before have so many nations competed for the ultimate prize in world football. For the initial group stage, teams will compete in 12 groups of 4 teams. With the top 2 in each group, plus the 8 best 3rd place teams progressing. For the first time, the round of 32 will be introduced. Which is sure to dial up the knockout stage drama in 2026. 3 group stage and 5 knockout matches. 8 games will stand between one nation and football history. An unprecedented 104 matches across 3 countries sound complex. But FIFA has developed a schedule which places players and fans first. By geographically grouping the host cities, most teams and their supporters will make shorter journeys and should not have to travel coast to coast. A principle of 3 days between matches allows players to recover. Whilst fans can attend games in multiple cities, leaving the FIFA World Cup fan experience to the full. History will be made on the 11th of June when the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City kicks off the tournament. Becoming the first stadium to host 3 FIFA World Cup opening matches. A day later, the eyes of the world shift north. As on the 12th of June, Canada hosts its first ever men's FIFA World Cup match in Toronto. And USA gets the ball rolling in LA with the first FIFA World Cup match on home soil since 1994. The 3 hosts will play all their group matches on home turf. Get ready for FIFA World Cup like no other. We'll start with 48 teams, but by Tuesday, 14th of July, only 4 will remain. Dallas will be the backdrop to the first semi-final before Atlanta provides the stage for the second. On Sunday, 19th of July, 2026, the focus will be on New York, New Jersey. Where one nation will turn their dream into reality. As winners of FIFA World Cup 2026, the biggest sporting event in history, the countdown is on. We are 26.