The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest ever: 48 teams, 104 matches, three host countries. Here are the dates that matter and the simplest way to follow every game.
The tournament runs from 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. The opening match is at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City; the final is at MetLife Stadium near New York.
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group stage | 11–27 June 2026 |
| Round of 32 | 28 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Round of 16 | 4–7 July 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | 9–11 July 2026 |
| Semi-finals | 14–15 July 2026 |
| Final | 19 July 2026 |
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Across 16 host cities in three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first World Cup with three hosts.
48 teams — up from 32 — playing 104 matches, the largest World Cup ever.
On 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, near New York.