World Cup 2026 Full Schedule: All Match Dates, Times & Venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Here is the complete match schedule for all 104 games.
World Cup 2026 Key Dates
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening Match | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca |
| Group Stage | June 11 – June 27, 2026 |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3, 2026 |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – July 7, 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 – July 10, 2026 |
| Semi-finals | July 14 – July 15, 2026 |
| Third Place Play-off | July 18, 2026 |
| Final | July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
World Cup 2026 Host Cities
| City | Country | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York/New Jersey | USA | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 |
| Los Angeles | USA | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 |
| Dallas | USA | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 |
| San Francisco | USA | Levi’s Stadium | 68,500 |
| Miami | USA | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,767 |
| Seattle | USA | Lumen Field | 69,000 |
| Boston | USA | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 |
| Philadelphia | USA | Lincoln Financial Field | 69,796 |
| Kansas City | USA | Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 |
| Atlanta | USA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 |
| Houston | USA | NRG Stadium | 72,220 |
| Mexico City | Mexico | Estadio Azteca | 87,523 |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | Estadio Akron | 49,850 |
| Monterrey | Mexico | Estadio BBVA | 53,460 |
| Toronto | Canada | BMO Field | 45,000 |
| Vancouver | Canada | BC Place | 54,500 |
Group Stage Schedule
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, 2026. All 48 teams play three group stage matches each across 12 groups. The top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Knockout Stage Schedule
The knockout stage begins June 28 with the Round of 32. The tournament then progresses through the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
This page is updated daily with confirmed match times and results throughout World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 2026.