Complete 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: All 104 Matches, Dates, Times, and How to Watch
Every match, every date, every kickoff time — the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule from the June 11 opener to the July 19 Final at MetLife Stadium.
By World Soccer Wire Editorial
Your definitive reference guide to every match at the 2026 World Cup — from the June 11 opener in Mexico City to the July 19 Final at MetLife Stadium. Bookmark this page.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It's the biggest tournament in history — 48 teams, 104 matches, 39 days. The US hosts 78 of those matches, including every game from the quarterfinals onward. The Final takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
All 104 matches air on FOX and FS1 in English, and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. Stream everything on FuboTV, Sling TV, or FOX One ($19.99/month). Spanish-language streaming on Peacock.
How the Tournament Works
The 2026 World Cup introduces a new format:
Group Stage (June 11–27): 48 teams split into 12 groups of four (Groups A–L). Every team plays three matches. The top two from each group advance automatically. The eight best third-place finishers also advance — meaning 32 teams total move on.
Round of 32 (June 28–July 3): Brand new to the World Cup. 32 teams, single-elimination. Winners advance to the Round of 16.
Round of 16 (July 4–7): 16 teams remain. Every match from this point airs exclusively on FOX.
Quarterfinals (July 9–10): 8 teams. All matches in the US.
Semifinals (July 14–15): 4 teams. Atlanta and Dallas.
Third-Place Match (July 18): Miami.
Final (July 19): MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. 3:00 PM ET on FOX.
The 12 Groups
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Argentina, Algeria, Jordan, Ukraine (TBC)
Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
Group E: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, TBD
Group F: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq
Group G: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, TBD
Group H: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group I: England, TBD, TBD, TBD
Group J: Portugal, TBD, TBD, TBD
Group K: Netherlands, TBD, TBD, TBD
Group L: Belgium, Uruguay, TBD, TBD
Key Tournament Dates at a Glance
Date Milestone June 11 Tournament opens — Mexico vs. South Africa, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, 3:00 PM ET June 12 USA opener — USA vs. Paraguay, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, 9:00 PM ET June 13–27 Group stage continues — up to 6 matches per day June 24–27 Simultaneous group finales — all final group matches played at same time June 28 Round of 32 begins July 3 Round of 32 concludes July 4 Round of 16 begins — all remaining matches on FOX only July 7 Round of 16 concludes July 9–10 Quarterfinals July 14–15 Semifinals — Atlanta and Dallas July 18 Third-Place Match — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami July 19FINAL — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, 3:00 PM ET on FOX
USMNT Schedule — All Group Stage Matches
Date Match Venue Time (ET) TV June 12 USA vs. Paraguay SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles 9:00 PM FOX June 19 USA vs. Australia Lumen Field, Seattle 3:00 PM FOX June 25 USA vs. Turkey SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles 10:00 PM FOX
Group Stage Schedule — All US Matches (ET)
June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — 3:00 PM — FOX
June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina — BMO Field, Toronto — 3:00 PM — FOX USA vs. Paraguay — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 9:00 PM — FOX Qatar vs. Switzerland — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara — 3:00 PM — FS1 South Korea vs. Czechia — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — 10:00 PM — FS1
June 13 Australia vs. Turkey — BC Place, Vancouver — 12:00 AM — FS1 Spain vs. Cabo Verde — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 12:00 PM — FOX Argentina vs. Algeria — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — 3:00 PM — FOX
June 14 Germany vs. Curaçao — NRG Stadium, Houston — 1:00 PM — FOX France vs. Senegal — (Venue TBC) — (Time TBC) — FOX Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — 7:00 PM — FS1
June 15 Brazil vs. Morocco — (Venue TBC) — (Time TBC) — FOX England vs. (opponent) — (Venue TBC) — (Time TBC) — FOX
June 18 Canada vs. Qatar — BC Place, Vancouver — 6:00 PM — FOX Czechia vs. South Africa — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 12:00 PM — FS1
June 19 USA vs. Australia — Lumen Field, Seattle — 3:00 PM — FOX Turkey vs. Paraguay — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara — 11:00 PM — FS1
June 21 Spain vs. Saudi Arabia — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 12:00 PM — FOX USA vs. Australia — Lumen Field, Seattle — 3:00 PM — FOX
June 24 Switzerland vs. Canada — BC Place, Vancouver — 3:00 PM — FOX Morocco vs. Haiti — (Venue TBC) — 6:00 PM — FS1
June 25 USA vs. Turkey — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 10:00 PM — FOX Paraguay vs. Australia — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara — 10:00 PM — FS1
June 27 Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 7:30 PM — FS1
Round of 32 — June 28 through July 3
The Round of 32 is brand new to the World Cup. All 32 advancing teams play single-elimination matches across US, Canadian, and Mexican venues. Every match airs on FOX.
Key matchups (group winners and runners-up are confirmed after June 27):
June 28 Group A Runner-up vs. Group B Runner-up — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 3:00 PM
June 29 Group C Winner vs. Group F Runner-up — NRG Stadium, Houston — 1:00 PM Group E Winner vs. best 3rd place — Gillette Stadium, Boston — 4:30 PM Group F Winner vs. Group C Runner-up — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — 9:00 PM
June 30 Group E Runner-up vs. Group I Runner-up — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — 1:00 PM Group I Winner vs. best 3rd place — MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey — 5:00 PM Group A Winner vs. best 3rd place — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — 9:00 PM
July 1 Group L Winner vs. best 3rd place — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 12:00 PM Group G Winner vs. best 3rd place — Lumen Field, Seattle — 4:00 PM Group D Winner vs. best 3rd place — Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area — 8:00 PM
July 2 Group H Winner vs. Group J Runner-up — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 3:00 PM Group K Runner-up vs. Group L Runner-up — BMO Field, Toronto — 7:00 PM Group B Winner vs. best 3rd place — BC Place, Vancouver — 11:00 PM
July 3 Group D Runner-up vs. Group G Runner-up — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — 2:00 PM Group J Winner vs. Group H Runner-up — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — 6:00 PM Group K Winner vs. best 3rd place — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — 9:30 PM
Round of 16 — July 4–7
All matches from the Round of 16 onward air exclusively on FOX. No FS1.
July 4 (Independence Day) Match 90 — NRG Stadium, Houston — 1:00 PM Match 89 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — 5:00 PM Match 91 — MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey — 9:00 PM
July 5 Match 92 — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — 1:00 PM Match 93 — Gillette Stadium, Boston — 5:00 PM Match 94 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — 9:00 PM
July 6 Match 95 — Lumen Field, Seattle — 1:00 PM Match 96 — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 5:00 PM
July 7 Match 97 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 1:00 PM Match 98 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — 5:00 PM
Quarterfinals — July 9–10
July 9 QF1 — MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey — 3:00 PM — FOX QF2 — NRG Stadium, Houston — 7:00 PM — FOX
July 10 QF3 — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — 3:00 PM — FOX QF4 — Gillette Stadium, Boston — 7:00 PM — FOX
Semifinals — July 14–15
July 14 SF1 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — 3:00 PM — FOX
July 15 SF2 — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — 3:00 PM — FOX
Third-Place Match and Final
July 18 — Third-Place Match Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — 3:00 PM ET — FOX
July 19 — THE FINAL MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey — 3:00 PM ET — FOX Coldplay performs at halftime.
How to Watch Every Match
English-language (FOX/FS1):FuboTV — full package including FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo. Sling TV Blue— includes FOX and FS1 in select markets. FOX One— standalone streaming, all 104 matches in 4K, $19.99/month.
Spanish-language (Telemundo/Universo):Peacock Premium— all 104 matches in Spanish for $7.99/month. Tubi— FREE for 2 matches only: Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11) and USA vs. Paraguay (June 12).
This schedule will be updated as kickoff times and matchups are confirmed for later rounds. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the tournament.
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