The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 teams and 104 matches, it is the largest World Cup in history.
Tournament Phases & Key Dates
- 📅 Group Stage: June 11 – July 2, 2026
- 📅 Round of 32: July 4 – July 7, 2026
- 📅 Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- 📅 Quarter-finals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- 📅 Semi-finals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- 📅 Third Place Play-off: July 18, 2026
- 🏆 Final: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New York
Group Stage Schedule
The group stage features 12 groups (A through L) with 4 teams each. Each team plays 3 matches. The top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
Group A
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs TBD | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| June 12, 2026 | USA vs TBD | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| June 15, 2026 | Canada vs TBD | BMO Field, Toronto |
Opening Match
The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world. Azteca previously hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, making it the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups.
The Final
The World Cup 2026 Final will be held on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York area). MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500 and will be the largest venue of the tournament.
Stadiums & Host Cities
| Stadium | City | Country | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 🇺🇸 USA | 82,500 |
| AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 🇺🇸 USA | 80,000 |
| SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 USA | 70,240 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 🇺🇸 USA | 65,326 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 🇺🇸 USA | 71,000 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle | 🇺🇸 USA | 69,000 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | 🇺🇸 USA | 72,220 |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 🇺🇸 USA | 76,416 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 🇺🇸 USA | 69,796 |
| Gillette Stadium | Boston | 🇺🇸 USA | 65,878 |
| Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 USA | 68,500 |
| BMO Field | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | 45,736 |
| BC Place | Vancouver | 🇨🇦 Canada | 54,500 |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 87,523 |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 49,850 |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 53,500 |
How to Follow Every Match
Bookmark Global Match Day for live scores, match results, and real-time updates throughout World Cup 2026. We’ll be covering every match from the opening game to the final.