The full fixture list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 has been released, covering matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring a historic expanded format with 48 national teams competing across 16 cities.
Opening Fixtures – June 11, 2026
The competition kicks off with Group A matches:
- Mexico vs South Africa (Mexico City Stadium)
- Korea Republic vs Czechia (Guadalajara)
Early Group Stage Highlights
- Brazil vs Morocco (New York/New Jersey Stadium)
- Germany vs Curaçao (Houston Stadium)
- Netherlands vs Japan (Dallas Stadium)
- France vs Senegal (New York/New Jersey Stadium)
- England vs Croatia (Dallas Stadium)
- Argentina vs Algeria (Kansas City Stadium)
Group Stage Continues (June 12–27)
Over two weeks, teams will battle across groups A to L in cities including Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, Atlanta, Vancouver, and San Francisco. Key fixtures include:
- USA vs Paraguay
- Spain vs Uruguay
- Belgium vs Egypt
- Portugal vs Colombia
- Scotland vs Brazil
- Ghana vs England
Round of 32 – June 28 to July 3
The knockout phase begins with 32 teams advancing, starting June 28 in Los Angeles. Matches will be played across Boston, Houston, Monterrey, Dallas, Mexico City, Seattle, and other host cities.
Round of 16 – July 4 to July 7
Top teams progress into the Round of 16, with fixtures held in Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, and Vancouver.
Quarter-finals – July 9 to July 11
The final eight teams compete in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City for a place in the semi-finals.
Semi-finals – July 14 to July 15
The last four teams face off in Dallas and Atlanta for a place in the final.
Third-place Match – July 18
The losing semi-finalists meet in Miami to determine the third-place winner.
Final – July 19, 2026
The tournament concludes with the grand final on July 19, where the new world champion will be crowned.
The expanded 48-team format is expected to make the tournament the largest and most competitive edition in World Cup history, with matches spread across North America’s biggest football venues.
