FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures
Are you looking for the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule? You are in the right place. This page has every match date, kickoff time, venue and group detail for all 104 games across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. That is 39 days of football across three nations. This is the first World Cup shared by three host countries. It is also the first in North America since 1994. For the first time ever, 48 teams compete across 12 groups and produce 104 total matches. That makes it the biggest World Cup in history.
The action kicks off on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The Final takes place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA officially calls it New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament due to sponsorship naming rules. The official draw was held on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Quick Facts
Before you scroll to the schedule, here are the key details at a glance.
| Dates | June 11 to July 19, 2026 (39 days) |
| Total Matches | 104 matches across all stages |
| Teams | 48 teams in 12 groups of 4 |
| Host Countries | USA (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), Canada (2 cities) |
| Opening Match | Mexico vs. South Africa — June 11, 3:00 PM ET — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Opening Ceremony | June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (before first match) |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM ET — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Official Draw | December 5, 2025 (Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.) |
| Official Match Ball | Trionda by Adidas (means “three waves” in Spanish) |
| Defending Champions | Argentina (2022 World Cup, Qatar) |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule at a Glance
Here is the full tournament calendar from the opening ceremony to the Final.
Last updated: March 11, 2026 | All kickoff times in Eastern Time (ET)
| Stage | Dates | Matches | Key Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | — | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Group Stage | June 11 to June 27, 2026 | 72 | All 16 venues |
| Round of 32 | June 28 to July 3, 2026 | 16 | All venues — NEW stage in 2026 |
| Round of 16 | July 4 to July 7, 2026 | 8 | 8 US, Canada and Mexico venues |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 to July 11, 2026 | 4 | Gillette, SoFi, Hard Rock, Arrowhead |
| Semifinals | July 14 to July 15, 2026 | 2 | AT&T Stadium (Dallas), Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta) |
| Third-Place Match | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 1 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| WORLD CUP FINAL | Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 3:00 PM ET | 1 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
All matches from the Round of 16 onward air exclusively on FOX in the United States. No more FS1 from July 4 forward.
How the 2026 World Cup Format Works
The 2026 World Cup uses a new format. No previous tournament has used it. Here is how it works from start to finish.
48 teams split into 12 groups of 4. Each team plays 3 group stage matches. The top 2 teams from each group advance automatically. The 8 best third-placed teams from all 12 groups also move on. That fills 32 spots for the knockout stage.
The Round of 32 is brand new. It has never existed at a World Cup before 2026. All 32 qualifying teams play single-elimination matches here. One loss and you go home. 16 winners move to the Round of 16.
From the Round of 16 onward, every match is knockout. Teams play extra time and penalties if the score is level after 90 minutes. The Final is on July 19. It takes 8 wins to lift the trophy.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule: All 72 Matches
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, 2026. All 72 matches are listed below in chronological order. Times are Eastern (ET).
Each group plays its final two matches at the same time. This keeps results fair and stops teams from knowing what result they need before the last game.
Historic milestone: Match 33 is Tunisia vs. Japan on June 20 in Monterrey. That game will be the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.
| Date | Group | Match | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun. 11 | A | 1 | Mexico vs. South Africa | 3:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Thu, Jun. 11 | A | 2 | South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D | 10:00 PM | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
| Fri, Jun. 12 | B | 3 | Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A | 3:00 PM | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Fri, Jun. 12 | D | 4 | USA vs. Paraguay | 9:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Sat, Jun. 13 | D | 5 | Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C | 12:00 AM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Sat, Jun. 13 | B | 6 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | 3:00 PM | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Sat, Jun. 13 | C | 7 | Brazil vs. Morocco | 6:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Sat, Jun. 13 | C | 8 | Haiti vs. Scotland | 9:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Sun, Jun. 14 | E | 9 | Germany vs. Curacao | 1:00 PM | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Sun, Jun. 14 | F | 10 | Netherlands vs. Japan | 4:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Sun, Jun. 14 | E | 11 | Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | 7:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Sun, Jun. 14 | F | 12 | UEFA Playoff B vs. Tunisia | 10:00 PM | Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | H | 13 | Spain vs. Cape Verde | 12:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | G | 14 | Belgium vs. Egypt | 3:00 PM | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | H | 15 | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | 6:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | G | 16 | Iran vs. New Zealand | 9:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Tue, Jun. 16 | I | 17 | France vs. Senegal | 3:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Tue, Jun. 16 | I | 18 | IC Playoff 2 vs. Norway | 6:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Tue, Jun. 16 | J | 19 | Argentina vs. Algeria | 9:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| Tue, Jun. 16 | J | 20 | Austria vs. Jordan | 12:00 AM | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | K | 21 | Portugal vs. IC Playoff 1 | 1:00 PM | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | L | 22 | England vs. Croatia | 4:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | L | 23 | Ghana vs. Panama | 7:00 PM | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | K | 24 | Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | 10:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Thu, Jun. 18 | A | 25 | UEFA Playoff D vs. South Africa | 12:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Thu, Jun. 18 | B | 26 | Switzerland vs. UEFA Playoff A | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Thu, Jun. 18 | B | 27 | Canada vs. Qatar | 6:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Thu, Jun. 18 | A | 28 | Mexico vs. South Korea | 9:00 PM | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
| Fri, Jun. 19 | D | 29 | UEFA Playoff C vs. Paraguay | 12:00 AM | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Fri, Jun. 19 | D | 30 | USA vs. Australia | 3:00 PM | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Fri, Jun. 19 | C | 31 | Scotland vs. Morocco | 6:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Fri, Jun. 19 | C | 32 | Brazil vs. Haiti | 9:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Sat, Jun. 20 * | F | 33 * | Tunisia vs. Japan * | 12:00 AM | Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe * |
| Sat, Jun. 20 | F | 34 | Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B | 1:00 PM | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Sat, Jun. 20 | E | 35 | Germany vs. Ivory Coast | 4:00 PM | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Sat, Jun. 20 | E | 36 | Ecuador vs. Curacao | 8:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | H | 37 | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | 12:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | G | 38 | Belgium vs. Iran | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | H | 39 | Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | 6:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Sun, Jun. 21 | G | 40 | New Zealand vs. Egypt | 9:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Mon, Jun. 22 | J | 41 | Argentina vs. Austria | 1:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Mon, Jun. 22 | I | 42 | France vs. IC Playoff 2 | 5:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Mon, Jun. 22 | I | 43 | Norway vs. Senegal | 8:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Mon, Jun. 22 | J | 44 | Jordan vs. Algeria | 11:00 PM | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Tue, Jun. 23 | K | 45 | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | 1:00 PM | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Tue, Jun. 23 | L | 46 | England vs. Ghana | 4:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Tue, Jun. 23 | L | 47 | Panama vs. Croatia | 7:00 PM | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Tue, Jun. 23 | K | 48 | Colombia vs. IC Playoff 1 | 10:00 PM | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | B | 49 | Switzerland vs. Canada | 3:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | B | 50 | UEFA Playoff A vs. Qatar | 3:00 PM | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | C | 51 | Scotland vs. Brazil | 6:00 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | C | 52 | Morocco vs. Haiti | 6:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | A | 53 | UEFA Playoff D vs. Mexico | 9:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | A | 54 | South Africa vs. South Korea | 9:00 PM | Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | E | 55 | Curacao vs. Ivory Coast | 4:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | E | 56 | Ecuador vs. Germany | 4:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | F | 57 | Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B | 7:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | F | 58 | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | D | 59 | UEFA Playoff C vs. USA | 10:00 PM | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Thu, Jun. 25 | D | 60 | Paraguay vs. Australia | 10:00 PM | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | I | 61 | Norway vs. France | 3:00 PM | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | I | 62 | Senegal vs. IC Playoff 2 | 3:00 PM | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | H | 63 | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | 8:00 PM | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | H | 64 | Uruguay vs. Spain | 8:00 PM | Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | G | 65 | Egypt vs. Iran | 11:00 PM | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Fri, Jun. 26 | G | 66 | New Zealand vs. Belgium | 11:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | L | 67 | Panama vs. England | 5:00 PM | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | L | 68 | Croatia vs. Ghana | 5:00 PM | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | K | 69 | Colombia vs. Portugal | 7:30 PM | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | K | 70 | IC Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan | 7:30 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | J | 71 | Algeria vs. Austria | 10:00 PM | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| Sat, Jun. 27 | J | 72 | Jordan vs. Argentina | 10:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
Match 33: Tunisia vs. Japan on June 20 at Estadio Monterrey is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.
Playoff Teams: To Be Confirmed in March 2026
Six spots in the 48-team field are not yet confirmed. Two separate playoff tournaments in March 2026 decide them. Semifinals are on March 26 and finals are on March 31.
UEFA European Playoffs (4 spots)
Four European teams earn their World Cup spots through knockout playoff paths. Each path has four teams. Two teams play a semifinal on March 26. The two winners meet in the final on March 31. Four path winners earn their World Cup tickets.
| Path | Teams in Contention |
|---|---|
| UEFA Playoff A | Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| UEFA Playoff B | Ukraine, Sweden, Poland or Albania |
| UEFA Playoff C | Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo |
| UEFA Playoff D | Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia or Republic of Ireland |
Inter-Confederation Playoffs (2 spots, hosted in Mexico)
Six teams from five confederations fight for two final World Cup spots. DR Congo and Iraq are the two highest-ranked teams. They get direct spots in the finals without playing a semifinal. The other four teams play semifinals on March 26. Two winners then face DR Congo and Iraq on March 31 in Guadalajara.
| Path | Teams in Contention |
|---|---|
| IC Playoff 1 | DR Congo, Jamaica or New Caledonia |
| IC Playoff 2 | Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname |
This page updates as soon as all six results are confirmed after March 31, 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Fixtures
The Round of 32 is brand new to the World Cup. It has never existed before 2026. This round sits between the group stage and the traditional Round of 16.
All 32 advancing teams play here in single-elimination matches. One loss and your tournament is over. The round runs from June 28 to July 3. Sixteen matches take place across six days. Group winners play against runners-up from different groups. Teams from the same group cannot meet again at this stage.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun. 28 | 73 | 2nd Group A vs. 2nd Group B | TBD | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 74 | 1st Group E vs. Best 3rd (A/B/C/D/F) | TBD | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 75 | 1st Group F vs. 2nd Group C | TBD | Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 76 | 1st Group C vs. 2nd Group F | TBD | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 77 | 1st Group I vs. Best 3rd (C/D/F/G/H) | TBD | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 78 | 2nd Group E vs. 2nd Group I | TBD | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 79 | 1st Group A vs. Best 3rd (C/E/F/H/I) | TBD | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 80 | 1st Group L vs. Best 3rd (E/H/I/J/K) | TBD | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 81 | 1st Group D vs. Best 3rd (B/E/F/I/J) | TBD | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s) |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 82 | 1st Group G vs. Best 3rd (A/E/H/I/J) | TBD | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 83 | 2nd Group K vs. 2nd Group L | TBD | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 84 | 1st Group H vs. 2nd Group J | TBD | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 85 | 1st Group B vs. Best 3rd (E/F/G/I/J) | TBD | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 86 | 1st Group J vs. 2nd Group H | TBD | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 87 | 1st Group K vs. Best 3rd (D/E/I/J/L) | TBD | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 88 | 2nd Group D vs. 2nd Group G | TBD | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule
Sixteen teams remain. Eight matches decide who reaches the quarterfinals. One loss and your World Cup ends here.
The Round of 16 starts on July 4. That is Independence Day in the United States. The USMNT plays all three group stage matches on home soil in Group D. A Group D win puts the United States in a Round of 16 match on July 4 in front of a home crowd. No World Cup knockout match has ever been played in the USA on Independence Day. That would be a historic moment for American soccer.
Every match from the Round of 16 through the Final airs exclusively on FOX in the United States.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 89 | Winner M74 vs. Winner M77 | TBD | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial) |
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 90 | Winner M73 vs. Winner M75 | TBD | Houston Stadium (NRG) |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 91 | Winner M76 vs. Winner M78 | TBD | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 92 | Winner M79 vs. Winner M80 | TBD | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 93 | Winner M83 vs. Winner M84 | TBD | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 94 | Winner M81 vs. Winner M82 | TBD | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 95 | Winner M86 vs. Winner M88 | TBD | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 96 | Winner M85 vs. Winner M87 | TBD | BC Place, Vancouver |
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Fixtures
Eight teams are left. Four matches decide the semifinalists. All four quarterfinals take place in the United States and every match airs on FOX.
The quarterfinals spread across three days from July 9 to 11. Gillette Stadium in Boston, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City each host one match. One loss ends everything at this stage.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 9 | 97 | Winner M89 vs. Winner M90 | TBD | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| Fri, Jul. 10 | 98 | Winner M93 vs. Winner M94 | TBD | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 99 | Winner M91 vs. Winner M92 | TBD | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 100 | Winner M95 vs. Winner M96 | TBD | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
Semifinals Schedule
Four teams remain. Two matches on back-to-back days decide the two finalists. Both semifinals take place in the United States.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas hosts the first semifinal on July 14. It is the largest stadium at this tournament with a capacity of 94,000. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosts the second semifinal on July 15. Both matches air on FOX.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul. 14 | 101 | Winner M97 vs. Winner M98 | TBD | Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) |
| Wed, Jul. 15 | 102 | Winner M99 vs. Winner M100 | TBD | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) |
Third-Place Match
The two semifinal losers meet on July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This is the final match before the World Cup Final.
| Date | Match | Stage | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul. 18 | 103 | 3rd Place | Loser M101 vs. Loser M102 | TBD | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
One match. One trophy. Two teams left standing.
The 2026 World Cup Final takes place on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium holds over 82,000 fans and sits about 10 miles west of Manhattan.
This Final is different from every World Cup Final before it. For the first time in World Cup history, the Final includes a halftime show. Coldplay is involved in the production as a creative partner. Global Citizen is the official producer. Every previous Final had a standard 15-minute break with no entertainment.
FIFA officially calls the venue New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. That is because FIFA removes all sponsor names from stadium branding during the event. The name change is temporary.
| Date | Match | Stage | Teams | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jul. 19 | 104 | FINAL | Winner M101 vs. Winner M102 | 3:00 PM ET | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Broadcasters)
In the United States the tournament airs on FOX and FS1 in English. FOX carries 70 matches and FS1 carries 34. Every match also streams live on the FOX Sports App and FOX One. Telemundo broadcasts 92 matches in Spanish and Universo covers 12. Peacock and the Telemundo app stream every game in Spanish. Tubi streams the opening match and USA vs. Paraguay in free 4K with no subscription needed.
For the full global broadcast list see our 2026 FIFA World Cup TV channels guide.
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs: All You Need to Know
What are the dates of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada and Mexico. That is 39 days and 104 total matches.
How many teams and groups are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
48 teams compete across 12 groups of four teams each. That produces 104 total matches. The top two teams from each group advance automatically. The eight best third-placed teams also move on.
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match?
The opening match is Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET. The opening ceremony takes place at the same venue before the match starts.
When and where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?
The Final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET. FIFA officially calls it the New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament due to sponsorship naming rules.
Which country hosts the most matches at the 2026 World Cup?
The United States hosts 78 of the 104 matches across 11 cities. That includes every game from the quarterfinals onward. Canada and Mexico each host 13 matches across their respective cities.
Which cities host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?
Matches take place in 16 cities. Eleven are in the USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. Three are in Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Two are in Canada: Toronto and Vancouver.
Which cities host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?
Matches take place in 16 cities. Eleven are in the USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. Three are in Mexico: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Two are in Canada: Toronto and Vancouver.
What is the Round of 32?
The Round of 32 is a new knockout stage introduced for the first time in 2026. All 24 group winners and runners-up plus the 8 best third-placed teams compete here. One loss and you go home. Teams that win advance to the Round of 16. This round sits between the group stage and the old first knockout round. It is the reason this tournament has 104 matches instead of 64.
Who are the defending World Cup champions?
Argentina are the defending champions. They won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for their third World Cup title overall. Lionel Messi captained the team to victory. No team has won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
What is a historic milestone at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia vs. Japan on June 20 in Monterrey will be the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. That makes it one of the most significant group stage matches in the entire tournament regardless of what is at stake for either team.
How much do FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets cost?
Ticket prices start at $60 through the Supporter Entry Tier. That tier is only available via national federations. Prices can reach $6,730 for the Final due to dynamic pricing. For the full breakdown see our World Cup 2026 ticket prices guide.