Full match fixtures for the FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, hosted across three nations — the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
39 days of non-stop World Cup football across 3 nations.
Matches played across iconic venues in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
More matches than ever before with the expanded 48-team format.
Key group stage matchdays for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Date | Round | Matches | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Opening Match | Mexico vs South Africa (Group A) | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| June 11–17, 2026 | Matchday 1 | All 48 teams play their first group match | Various cities |
| June 18–23, 2026 | Matchday 2 | Second round of group stage fixtures | Various cities |
| June 24–29, 2026 | Matchday 3 | Final group stage matches — decisive day | Various cities |
From the Round of 32 to the Final — every match is a must-win.
| Stage | Dates | Matches | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | June 30 – July 3, 2026 | 16 matches | Top 2 from each group + 8 best 3rd-place teams |
| Round of 16 | July 4–7, 2026 | 8 matches | Single elimination continues |
| Quarter-Finals | July 9–10, 2026 | 4 matches | The road to the semi-finals |
| Semi-Finals | July 13–14, 2026 | 2 matches | Who makes it to the final? |
| Third Place | July 18, 2026 | 1 match | Bronze medal match |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | 1 match | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA |
