World Cup 2026 Final: Jul 19 · 3pm ET | 12pm PT | 8pm BST
Final at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey). Tournament runs June 11 – July 19 across USA, Canada & Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches. See every kickoff in your timezone.
48 Teams • 104 Matches • 16 CitiesFinal: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
⚽ Match Schedule
Your time: UTC
Thu, Jun 11
🇲🇽Mexico
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup A · Mexico City
South Africa🇿🇦
Fri, Jun 12
🇰🇷Korea Republic
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup A · Dallas
Czechia🇨🇿
🇨🇦Canada
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup B · Toronto
Bosnia & Herzegovina🇧🇦
Sat, Jun 13
🇶🇦Qatar
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup B · Houston
Switzerland🇨🇭
🇺🇸USA
vs12:00 AM UTCGroup D · New York/NJ
Paraguay🇵🇾
🇧🇷Brazil
vs9:00 PM UTCGroup C · Los Angeles
Morocco🇲🇦
Sun, Jun 14
🇭🇹Haiti
vs12:00 AM UTCGroup C · Miami
Scotland🏴
🇦🇷Argentina
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup E · Seattle
Peru🇵🇪
Mon, Jun 15
🇨🇱Chile
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup E · Atlanta
Senegal🇸🇳
🇪🇸Spain
vs12:00 AM UTCGroup F · Boston
Uzbekistan🇺🇿
🇯🇵Japan
vs9:00 PM UTCGroup F · Philadelphia
DR Congo🇨🇩
🇩🇪Germany
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup G · San Francisco
Saudi Arabia🇸🇦
Tue, Jun 16
🇳🇿New Zealand
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup G · Kansas City
Colombia🇨🇴
🇵🇹Portugal
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup H · Guadalajara
Angola🇦🇴
Wed, Jun 17
🇺🇾Uruguay
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup H · Miami
Cameroon🇨🇲
🇫🇷France
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup I · Dallas
Albania🇦🇱
Thu, Jun 18
🇭🇷Croatia
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup I · Monterrey
Honduras🇭🇳
🏴England
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup J · Vancouver
Serbia🇷🇸
Fri, Jun 19
🇳🇱Netherlands
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup J · Seattle
Ecuador🇪🇨
🇮🇹Italy
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup K · Atlanta
Nigeria🇳🇬
Sat, Jun 20
🇧🇪Belgium
vs6:00 PM UTCGroup L · Los Angeles
Ukraine🇺🇦
Sun, Jun 21
🇦🇺Australia
vs1:00 AM UTCGroup L · New York/NJ
Ghana🇬🇭
Tournament Overview
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Tournament DatesJune 11 – July 19, 2026
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Host CountriesUSA, Canada, Mexico
⚽
Teams48 (expanded format)
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Venues16 stadiums in 16 cities
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Opening MatchJune 11 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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FinalJuly 19 – MetLife Stadium, NJ
Key Dates
Full tournament schedule from the opening ceremony to the final whistle.
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Opening MatchMexico City – Estadio Azteca
June 11
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Group Stage48 teams, 16 groups of 3
June 11 – 29
🎯
Round of 32Knockout stage begins
June 30 – July 3
🔥
Round of 1616 teams remaining
July 4 – 7
⭐
Quarter-finals8 teams remaining
July 9 – 10
🌟
Semi-finals4 teams remaining
July 13 – 14
🥉
Third-place MatchBronze medal match
July 18
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FinalMetLife Stadium, New Jersey
July 19
Host Cities & Venues
16 world-class stadiums across three countries.
🇺🇸 United States (11 cities)
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New York / New JerseyMetLife Stadium (Final)
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Los AngelesSoFi Stadium
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DallasAT&T Stadium
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San Francisco Bay AreaLevi's Stadium
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MiamiHard Rock Stadium
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AtlantaMercedes-Benz Stadium
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SeattleLumen Field
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HoustonNRG Stadium
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PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial Field
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Kansas CityGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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BostonGillette Stadium
🇲🇽 Mexico (3 cities)
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Mexico CityEstadio Azteca (Opening Match)
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GuadalajaraEstadio Akron
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MonterreyEstadio BBVA
🇨🇦 Canada (2 cities)
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TorontoBMO Field
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VancouverBC Place
Opening Match Time Around the World
See when the opening match kicks off in your city. June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
🇺🇸
New YorkUSA (Final venue)
02:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇺🇸
Los AngelesUSA
11:00 AMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇲🇽
Mexico CityMexico (Opening match)
12:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇨🇦
TorontoCanada
02:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇬🇧
LondonUnited Kingdom
07:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇫🇷
ParisFrance
08:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇩🇪
BerlinGermany
08:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇪🇸
MadridSpain
08:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇮🇹
RomeItaly
08:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇹🇷
IstanbulTurkey
09:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇦🇪
DubaiUAE
10:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇮🇳
MumbaiIndia
11:30 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇯🇵
TokyoJapan
03:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
🇦🇺
SydneyAustralia
04:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
🇧🇷
São PauloBrazil
03:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇳🇬
LagosNigeria
07:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇰🇪
NairobiKenya
09:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
🇦🇷
Buenos AiresArgentina
03:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
Final Match Time Around the World
Kickoff Jul 19 · 3pm ET | 12pm PT | 8pm BST | 12:30am IST (Jul 20) at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
🇺🇸
New YorkUSA (Final venue)
03:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇺🇸
Los AngelesUSA
12:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇲🇽
Mexico CityMexico (Opening match)
01:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇨🇦
TorontoCanada
03:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇬🇧
LondonUnited Kingdom
08:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇫🇷
ParisFrance
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇩🇪
BerlinGermany
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇪🇸
MadridSpain
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇮🇹
RomeItaly
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇹🇷
IstanbulTurkey
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇦🇪
DubaiUAE
11:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇮🇳
MumbaiIndia
12:30 AMMon, Jul 20Final
🇯🇵
TokyoJapan
04:00 AMMon, Jul 20Final
🇦🇺
SydneyAustralia
05:00 AMMon, Jul 20Final
🇧🇷
São PauloBrazil
04:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇳🇬
LagosNigeria
08:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇰🇪
NairobiKenya
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
🇦🇷
Buenos AiresArgentina
04:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
Where to Watch
🇺🇸 USAFOX Sports / Telemundo / Peacock
🇬🇧 United KingdomBBC / ITV
🇮🇳 IndiaJioCinema / Sports18
🇩🇪 GermanyARD / ZDF / MagentaTV
🇧🇷 BrazilGlobo / SporTV
🇲🇽 MexicoTelevisa / TV Azteca
🌍 WorldwideFIFA+
FIFA World Cup 2026 FAQ
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Wednesday, June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The opening ceremony is followed by the first match featuring Mexico. The tournament runs for 39 days, concluding with the Final on July 19, 2026.
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?
The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Kickoff is 3:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM UTC) — that's 12:00 PM PDT, 8:00 PM BST, and 12:30 AM IST on July 20. MetLife Stadium seats over 82,500 just outside New York City.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from the traditional 32-team format. This is the largest FIFA World Cup in history. Teams are divided into 16 groups of 3, with the top two from each group advancing to a Round of 32 knockout stage, for a total of 104 matches.
What time is the World Cup Final in my timezone?
The World Cup 2026 Final kicks off at 3:00 PM EDT (New York) on July 19, 2026. That's 12:00 PM PDT (Los Angeles), 8:00 PM BST (London), 9:00 PM CEST (Paris/Berlin), and 12:30 AM IST on July 20 (Mumbai). Use the timezone grid above or the Final match page for your city.
Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by three countries: the United States (11 cities), Mexico (3 cities), and Canada (2 cities). This is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three nations simultaneously, and the first time North America has hosted since the USA in 1994 and Mexico in 1986.
How many venues and cities are being used?
The tournament uses 16 world-class stadiums across 16 cities. The USA hosts matches in New York/NJ, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Boston. Mexico hosts in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Canada hosts in Toronto and Vancouver.
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