World Cup 2026: full match schedule

The 2026 World Cup schedule packs 104 matches into just over one month, from the opener on June 11 to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey). Here is the tournament's temporal structure and its key dates.

Key dates

Opening match on June 11, 2026 in Mexico (Estadio Azteca). Group stage ending around June 27. Round of 32 from June 28 to July 3. Round of 16 from July 4 to 7. Quarter-finals on July 9 and 11. Semi-finals on July 14 and 15. Third-place match on July 18. Final on July 19, 2026.

Structure: 104 matches, up to six venues per day

During the group stage, up to six matches can run on the same day across multiple time zones. Games are split between 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kick-off times account for summer heat and worldwide broadcast windows.

Distribution by host country

The United States hosts 78 matches including every fixture from the quarter-finals onward. Canada (Toronto, Vancouver) and Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) each host 13 matches up to and including the round of 16.

Plan your analyses by match day

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