The biggest sporting event on the planet comes to North America. 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities across the USA, Canada & Mexico. June 11 – July 19, 2026.
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🇨🇦Canada
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🇲🇽Mexico
92days
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02min
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48 Teams • 104 Matches • 16 CitiesFinal: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Tournament Overview
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Tournament DatesJune 11 – July 19, 2026
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Host CountriesUSA, Canada, Mexico
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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
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Round of 32Knockout stage begins
June 30 – July 3
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Round of 1616 teams remaining
July 4 – 7
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Quarter-finals8 teams remaining
July 9 – 10
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Semi-finals4 teams remaining
July 13 – 14
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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.
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New YorkUSA (Final venue)
09:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
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Los AngelesUSA
06:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
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Mexico CityMexico (Opening match)
07:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
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TorontoCanada
09:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
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LondonUnited Kingdom
02:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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ParisFrance
03:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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BerlinGermany
03:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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MadridSpain
03:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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RomeItaly
03:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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IstanbulTurkey
04:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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DubaiUAE
05:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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MumbaiIndia
06:30 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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TokyoJapan
10:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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SydneyAustralia
11:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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São PauloBrazil
10:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
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LagosNigeria
02:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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NairobiKenya
04:00 AMFri, Jun 12Opening Match
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Buenos AiresArgentina
10:00 PMThu, Jun 11Opening Match
Final Match Time Around the World
See when the World Cup Final kicks off in your city. July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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New YorkUSA (Final venue)
04:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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Los AngelesUSA
01:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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Mexico CityMexico (Opening match)
02:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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TorontoCanada
04:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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LondonUnited Kingdom
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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ParisFrance
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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BerlinGermany
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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MadridSpain
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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RomeItaly
10:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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IstanbulTurkey
11:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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DubaiUAE
12:00 AMMon, Jul 20Final
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MumbaiIndia
01:30 AMMon, Jul 20Final
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TokyoJapan
05:00 AMMon, Jul 20Final
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SydneyAustralia
06:00 AMMon, Jul 20Final
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São PauloBrazil
05:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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LagosNigeria
09:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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NairobiKenya
11:00 PMSun, Jul 19Final
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Buenos AiresArgentina
05:00 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 expected at 4:00 PM EDT (8:00 PM UTC). MetLife Stadium has a capacity of over 82,500 and is located 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 is expected to kick off at 4:00 PM EDT (New York) on July 19, 2026. That's 1:00 PM PDT (Los Angeles), 9:00 PM BST (London), 10:00 PM CEST (Paris/Berlin), and 1:30 AM IST on July 20 (Mumbai). Use the timezone grid above to see the exact time in 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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