The World Cup 2026 calendar runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It packs in 104 matches across 48 teams and 16 host cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico, per FIFA.
Here is the bottom line. Use the live calendar below to see every fixture in your own time zone. Want a copy for the wall or fridge? Grab the free printable PDF.
All times on this page are Eastern Time (ET). The live calendar adjusts to your local clock automatically. UK fans can download a separate BST version further down.
See the Live World Cup 2026 Calendar
The calendar below shows all 104 matches in your local time zone. Tap a date, or use the next and previous buttons, to move through the schedule. Tap a past date to see results. Click any match for full details. No app needed, just bookmark this page.
Knockout team names appear after the group stage ends on June 27. Until then, those rounds show group positions, like A1 or B2.
Download the Printable World Cup 2026 Calendar
Want the whole tournament on one sheet? Download the free printable World Cup 2026 calendar. It shows every fixture by date, with team flags and kickoff times. No signup needed.
Pick the version that matches your printer and time zone.
Download the US calendar (US Letter, ET times).
Download the UK calendar (A4, BST times).
The US version prints clean on standard Letter paper. The UK version uses A4 and lists every kickoff in British Summer Time, so there is no math to do.
World Cup 2026 Calendar at a Glance
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
- Teams: 48
- Matches: 104
- Host Cities: 16 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico
- Opening Match: Mexico vs South Africa, June 11, 3:00 PM ET
- Final: July 19, 3:00 PM ET, MetLife Stadium
- New Stage: Round of 32
- US TV: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- UK TV: BBC and ITV (all 104 matches free-to-air)
June World Cup 2026 Calendar
June covers the full group stage, from June 11 to June 27, plus the first Round of 32 matches on June 28. Every team plays three group games. The top two in each group advance, along with the eight best third-placed teams.
Here is the June part of the World Cup 2026 calendar. Times are ET.
| Date | Kickoff (ET) | Match | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jun 11 | 3:00 PM | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City |
| Thu Jun 11 | 10:00 PM | South Korea vs Czechia | Guadalajara |
| Fri Jun 12 | 3:00 PM | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto |
| Fri Jun 12 | 9:00 PM | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles |
| Sat Jun 13 | 3:00 PM | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay |
| Sat Jun 13 | 6:00 PM | Brazil vs Morocco | New York/New Jersey |
| Sat Jun 13 | 9:00 PM | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston |
| Sat Jun 13 | 12:00 AM | Australia vs Türkiye | Vancouver |
| Sun Jun 14 | 1:00 PM | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston |
| Sun Jun 14 | 4:00 PM | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas |
| Sun Jun 14 | 7:00 PM | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Philadelphia |
| Sun Jun 14 | 10:00 PM | Tunisia vs Sweden | Monterrey |
| Mon Jun 15 | 12:00 PM | Spain vs Cape Verde | Atlanta |
| Mon Jun 15 | 3:00 PM | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle |
| Mon Jun 15 | 6:00 PM | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami |
| Mon Jun 15 | 9:00 PM | Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles |
| Tue Jun 16 | 3:00 PM | France vs Senegal | New York/New Jersey |
| Tue Jun 16 | 6:00 PM | Iraq vs Norway | Boston |
| Tue Jun 16 | 9:00 PM | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City |
| Tue Jun 16 | 12:00 AM | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay |
| Wed Jun 17 | 1:00 PM | Portugal vs DR Congo | Houston |
| Wed Jun 17 | 4:00 PM | England vs Croatia | Dallas |
| Wed Jun 17 | 7:00 PM | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto |
| Wed Jun 17 | 10:00 PM | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City |
| Thu Jun 18 | 12:00 PM | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta |
| Thu Jun 18 | 3:00 PM | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles |
| Thu Jun 18 | 6:00 PM | Canada vs Qatar | Vancouver |
| Thu Jun 18 | 9:00 PM | Mexico vs South Korea | Guadalajara |
| Fri Jun 19 | 3:00 PM | USA vs Australia | Seattle |
| Fri Jun 19 | 6:00 PM | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston |
| Fri Jun 19 | 9:00 PM | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia |
| Fri Jun 19 | 12:00 AM | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay |
| Sat Jun 20 | 1:00 PM | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston |
| Sat Jun 20 | 4:00 PM | Germany vs Ivory Coast | Toronto |
| Sat Jun 20 | 8:00 PM | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City |
| Sat Jun 20 | 12:00 AM | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey |
| Sun Jun 21 | 12:00 PM | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta |
| Sun Jun 21 | 3:00 PM | Belgium vs Iran | Los Angeles |
| Sun Jun 21 | 6:00 PM | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Miami |
| Sun Jun 21 | 9:00 PM | New Zealand vs Egypt | Vancouver |
| Mon Jun 22 | 1:00 PM | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas |
| Mon Jun 22 | 5:00 PM | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia |
| Mon Jun 22 | 8:00 PM | Norway vs Senegal | New York/New Jersey |
| Mon Jun 22 | 11:00 PM | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay |
| Tue Jun 23 | 1:00 PM | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston |
| Tue Jun 23 | 4:00 PM | England vs Ghana | Boston |
| Tue Jun 23 | 7:00 PM | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto |
| Tue Jun 23 | 10:00 PM | Colombia vs DR Congo | Guadalajara |
| Wed Jun 24 | 3:00 PM | Switzerland vs Canada | Vancouver |
| Wed Jun 24 | 3:00 PM | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle |
| Wed Jun 24 | 6:00 PM | Brazil vs Scotland | Miami |
| Wed Jun 24 | 6:00 PM | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta |
| Wed Jun 24 | 9:00 PM | Mexico vs Czechia | Mexico City |
| Wed Jun 24 | 9:00 PM | South Korea vs South Africa | Monterrey |
| Thu Jun 25 | 4:00 PM | Ecuador vs Germany | New York/New Jersey |
| Thu Jun 25 | 4:00 PM | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | Philadelphia |
| Thu Jun 25 | 7:00 PM | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City |
| Thu Jun 25 | 7:00 PM | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas |
| Thu Jun 25 | 10:00 PM | USA vs Türkiye | Los Angeles |
| Thu Jun 25 | 10:00 PM | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay |
| Fri Jun 26 | 3:00 PM | Norway vs France | Boston |
| Fri Jun 26 | 3:00 PM | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto |
| Fri Jun 26 | 8:00 PM | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara |
| Fri Jun 26 | 8:00 PM | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston |
| Fri Jun 26 | 11:00 PM | New Zealand vs Belgium | Vancouver |
| Fri Jun 26 | 11:00 PM | Egypt vs Iran | Seattle |
| Sat Jun 27 | 5:00 PM | Panama vs England | New York/New Jersey |
| Sat Jun 27 | 5:00 PM | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia |
| Sat Jun 27 | 7:30 PM | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami |
| Sat Jun 27 | 7:30 PM | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta |
| Sat Jun 27 | 10:00 PM | Argentina vs Jordan | Dallas |
| Sat Jun 27 | 10:00 PM | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City |
Matches listed at 12:00 AM kick off just after midnight ET on the date shown. For the four group standings as they update, see the World Cup 2026 groups page.
The Round of 32 begins on June 28. Pairings show group positions until the group stage ends.
| Date | Kickoff (ET) | Pairing | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Jun 28 | 3:00 PM | A2 vs B2 | Los Angeles |
| Mon Jun 29 | 1:00 PM | C1 vs F2 | Houston |
| Mon Jun 29 | 4:30 PM | E1 vs 3rd place | Boston |
| Mon Jun 29 | 9:00 PM | F1 vs C2 | Monterrey |
| Tue Jun 30 | 1:00 PM | E2 vs I2 | Dallas |
| Tue Jun 30 | 5:00 PM | I1 vs 3rd place | New York/New Jersey |
| Tue Jun 30 | 9:00 PM | A1 vs 3rd place | Mexico City |
July World Cup 2026 Calendar
July finishes the Round of 32, then runs through the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final on July 19. Team names lock in once the group stage is complete.
Here is the July part of the World Cup 2026 calendar. Times are ET.
| Date | Kickoff (ET) | Pairing | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 1 | 12:00 PM | L1 vs 3rd place | Atlanta |
| Wed Jul 1 | 4:00 PM | G1 vs 3rd place | Seattle |
| Wed Jul 1 | 8:00 PM | D1 vs 3rd place | San Francisco Bay |
| Thu Jul 2 | 3:00 PM | H1 vs J2 | Los Angeles |
| Thu Jul 2 | 7:00 PM | K2 vs L2 | Toronto |
| Thu Jul 2 | 11:00 PM | B1 vs 3rd place | Vancouver |
| Fri Jul 3 | 2:00 PM | D2 vs G2 | Dallas |
| Fri Jul 3 | 6:00 PM | J1 vs H2 | Miami |
| Fri Jul 3 | 9:30 PM | K1 vs 3rd place | Kansas City |
After the Round of 32, the bracket narrows to the final.
| Round | Dates | Kickoffs (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | July 4 to July 7 | 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 to July 11 | 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Semi-finals | July 14 and July 15 | 3:00 PM |
| Third-place play-off | July 18 | 5:00 PM |
| Final | July 19 | 3:00 PM |
To track how teams reach the final, use the World Cup 2026 bracket. For the complete match-by-match list, see the full World Cup 2026 schedule.
Key Dates to Circle
These are the dates that shape the World Cup 2026 calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 11 | Opening match, Mexico vs South Africa |
| June 27 | Group stage ends |
| June 28 | Round of 32 begins |
| July 4 | Round of 16 begins |
| July 9 | Quarter-finals begin |
| July 14 | Semi-finals begin |
| July 19 | Final at MetLife Stadium |
How to Watch Every World Cup Match
In the US, FOX and FS1 carry the English broadcast. Telemundo carries Spanish coverage. In the UK, the BBC and ITV split all 104 matches, and every game is free.
Kickoffs span afternoon to late night, depending on the host city. For channel details, streaming options and your local plan, read our guide on how to watch the World Cup 2026.
FAQ about the World Cup 2026 Calendar
How do I use the live World Cup 2026 calendar?
No need to add it to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. Just bookmark this page. Tap a date, or use the next and previous buttons, and it shows the upcoming matches with kickoff times in your own time zone. Tap a past date to see results, and click any match for full details. Simple.
What time zone does the calendar use?
The tables on this page use Eastern Time (ET). The live calendar converts every kickoff to your device’s local time zone automatically. If you are in the UK, download the A4 version, which lists each match in British Summer Time. Always double-check your own clock before a match starts.
Why do some matches show a time after midnight?
A few games kick off late in the evening on the West Coast. In ET, that lands at or just after midnight, so they appear at 12:00 AM on the date shown. In the UK, those late games fall in the early hours of the next morning. The live calendar makes the exact local time clear.
Can I print the World Cup 2026 calendar on A4 or US Letter?
Yes. Two versions are ready to print. The US file fits standard Letter paper. The UK file fits A4. Both are landscape and free. Choose landscape in your printer settings and select fit to page if your printer asks. The design is built to print clean at home.
Are there any half-hour kickoff times?
Yes. On June 27, two matches start at 7:30 PM ET, Colombia vs Portugal and DR Congo vs Uzbekistan. Most other games start on the hour. The half-hour slots help spread out the final round of group fixtures, so keep an eye on those two when you plan your viewing.
When do the knockout team names appear?
The Round of 32 and later rounds show group positions, like A1 or B2, until the group stage ends on June 27. Once all groups finish, the real team names lock in. The live calendar updates so you can follow the bracket as it fills out.
Is the World Cup 2026 calendar free?
Yes. The live calendar and both printable PDFs are free. There is no signup, no account and no payment. Save the PDF, print it, or bookmark this page and check back as results roll in. Knockout details update once the group stage is complete.
The World Cup 2026 calendar gives you every match, date, and kickoff time in one place. Use the live version for your time zone, or print the free PDF for the wall. Bookmark this page, and you are set from the June 11 opener to the July 19 final.
