FIFA World Cup 2026 - Full Schedule
All 104 matches · June 11 – July 19, 2026 · USA, Canada & Mexico
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World Cup 2026 schedule - quick answers
Quick answer
When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 - 39 days. The Opening Match is June 11 at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) and the Final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey).
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How many matches are at the 2026 World Cup?
104 matches in total - up from 64 at the 2022 World Cup. 72 group-stage matches, 16 in the new Round of 32, 8 Round of 16, 4 Quarterfinals, 2 Semi-finals, the 3rd Place playoff, and the Final.
Round of 32
When are the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds?
Round of 32: July 2-5. Round of 16: July 8-11. Quarterfinals: July 12-13. Semi-finals: July 14-15. 3rd Place playoff: July 18 (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami). Final: July 19 (MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ).
Quick answer
When does the 2026 World Cup group stage end?
The group stage runs June 11-27, 2026. Top two teams from each of the 12 groups plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the new Round of 32.
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Thursday, June 11
2 matches
Friday, June 12
2 matches
Saturday, June 13
4 matches
Sunday, June 14
4 matches
Monday, June 15
4 matches
Tuesday, June 16
4 matches
Wednesday, June 17
4 matches
Thursday, June 18
4 matchesFriday, June 19
4 matchesSaturday, June 20
4 matchesSunday, June 21
4 matchesMonday, June 22
4 matchesTuesday, June 23
4 matchesWednesday, June 24
6 matchesThursday, June 25
6 matchesFriday, June 26
6 matchesSaturday, June 27
6 matchesSunday, June 28
1 matchMonday, June 29
3 matchesTuesday, June 30
3 matchesWednesday, July 1
3 matchesThursday, July 2
3 matchesFriday, July 3
3 matchesSaturday, July 4
2 matchesSunday, July 5
2 matchesMonday, July 6
2 matchesFriday, July 10
1 matchSaturday, July 11
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