Schedule Hub 104 Matches Updated for 2026
World Cup 2026 Schedule,Venues & Time Zones
A central CupIntel hub for fixtures, match dates, host cities, stadiums, kickoff times, knockout navigation and the fan resources you need before building a World Cup trip.
Tournament dates
Jun 11-Jul 19
Matches
104
Teams
48
Host cities
16
Host nations
USA, Canada, Mexico
Tournament Map
Schedule by Stage
Group Stage
June 11-27, 2026
Twelve groups of four teams. Every qualified nation plays three group matches.
Round of 32
June 28-July 3, 2026
The expanded 48-team format creates a first knockout round before the Round of 16.
Round of 16
July 4-7, 2026
Sixteen teams remain, with bracket pressure and travel planning tightening quickly.
Quarter-finals
July 9-11, 2026
Four matches decide the semifinalists across major host markets.
Semi-finals
July 14-15, 2026
The last four teams compete for a place in the Final.
Final
July 19, 2026
The tournament closes in New York / New Jersey.
Dynamic Fixture View
World Cup 2026 Match Calendar
This section uses CupIntel's central fixture data. Filter by stage, city, team or search term, then open the full match schedule for deeper browsing.
104 matches
Jun 11, 2026/13:00 UTC-6
Group AMexico
2 - 0
South AfricaEstadio Azteca/ Mexico CityFinished / Open match guide
Jun 11, 2026/20:00 UTC-6
Group ASouth Korea
2 - 1
Czech RepublicEstadio Akron/ Guadalajara (Zapopan)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 12, 2026/15:00 UTC-4
Group BCanada
1 - 1
Bosnia & Herzegovina
BMO Field/ TorontoFinished / Open match guide
Jun 12, 2026/18:00 UTC-7
Group DUSA
4 - 1
ParaguaySoFi Stadium/ Los Angeles (Inglewood)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 13, 2026/12:00 UTC-7
Group BQatar
1 - 1
SwitzerlandLevi's Stadium/ San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 13, 2026/18:00 UTC-4
Group CBrazil
1 - 1
MoroccoMetLife Stadium/ New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 13, 2026/21:00 UTC-4
Group CHaiti
0 - 1
ScotlandGillette Stadium/ Boston (Foxborough)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 13, 2026/21:00 UTC-7
Group DAustralia
2 - 0
TurkeyBC Place/ VancouverFinished / Open match guide
Jun 14, 2026/12:00 UTC-5
Group EGermany
7 - 1
CuracaoNRG Stadium/ HoustonFinished / Open match guide
Jun 14, 2026/15:00 UTC-5
Group FNetherlands
2 - 2
JapanAT&T Stadium/ Dallas (Arlington)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 14, 2026/19:00 UTC-4
Group EIvory Coast
1 - 0
EcuadorLincoln Financial Field/ PhiladelphiaFinished / Open match guide
Jun 14, 2026/20:00 UTC-6
Group FSweden
5 - 1
TunisiaEstadio BBVA/ Monterrey (Guadalupe)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 15, 2026/12:00 UTC-4
Group HSpain
0 - 0
Cape VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium/ AtlantaFinished / Open match guide
Jun 15, 2026/12:00 UTC-7
Group GBelgium
1 - 1
EgyptLumen Field/ SeattleFinished / Open match guide
Jun 15, 2026/18:00 UTC-4
Group HSaudi Arabia
1 - 1
UruguayHard Rock Stadium/ Miami (Miami Gardens)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 15, 2026/18:00 UTC-7
Group GIran
2 - 2
New ZealandSoFi Stadium/ Los Angeles (Inglewood)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 16, 2026/15:00 UTC-4
Group IFrance
3 - 1
SenegalMetLife Stadium/ New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 16, 2026/18:00 UTC-4
Group IIraq
1 - 4
NorwayGillette Stadium/ Boston (Foxborough)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 16, 2026/20:00 UTC-5
Group JArgentina
3 - 0
AlgeriaArrowhead Stadium/ Kansas CityFinished / Open match guide
Jun 16, 2026/21:00 UTC-7
Group JAustria
3 - 1
JordanLevi's Stadium/ San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 17, 2026/12:00 UTC-5
Group KPortugal
1 - 1
DR CongoNRG Stadium/ HoustonFinished / Open match guide
Jun 17, 2026/15:00 UTC-5
Group LEngland
4 - 2
CroatiaAT&T Stadium/ Dallas (Arlington)Finished / Open match guide
Jun 17, 2026/19:00 UTC-4
Group LGhana
1 - 0
PanamaBMO Field/ TorontoFinished / Open match guide
Jun 17, 2026/20:00 UTC-6
Group KUzbekistan
1 - 3
ColombiaEstadio Azteca/ Mexico CityFinished / Open match guide
Venues
Host Cities & Stadiums
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
75,000
Boston
Gillette Stadium
65,000
Dallas
AT&T Stadium
94,000
Guadalajara
Estadio Akron
48,000
Houston
NRG Stadium
72,000
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
73,000
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
70,000
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
83,000
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
65,000
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA
53,500
New York/New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
82,500
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
69,000
San Francisco Bay Area
Levi's Stadium
71,000
Seattle
Lumen Field
69,000
Toronto
BMO Field
45,000
Vancouver
BC Place
54,000
World Cup 2026 Time Zone Guide
World Cup 2026 spans North America, so kickoff times move across multiple offsets. CupIntel currently sees fixture times across UTC-4, UTC-5, UTC-6, UTC-7 in the schedule data. Always confirm your local conversion before booking transport, especially for same-day flights or cross-border travel.
Check the match page
Each match guide carries the stored kickoff time and venue context.
Plan airport buffers
North American cities can sit several hours apart even on the same date.
Avoid stale PDFs
Use the live schedule page when times or venues are updated.
Knockout Stage Navigation
The bracket is most useful as a post-group archive once qualification is settled. Use CupIntel's knockout guide to understand the Round of 32 path and bracket timing.
72
Group matches
32
Knockout matches
June 28
First knockout date
July 19
Final date
Qualified Teams
Teams Playing at the Tournament
Plan Around the Calendar
Travel & Fan Planning Resources
World Cup Travel Guide
Flights, hotels, local transport and cross-border planning.
Open GuideTravel Between Host Cities
Compare flights, trains, buses and realistic city-to-city routes.
Open GuideTicket Prices Guide
Match category pricing from group stage to the Final.
Open GuideBest Hotels Guide
Where fans should stay around World Cup host cities.
Open GuideVisa Guide
Entry requirements for USA, Canada and Mexico.
Open GuideMatchday Essentials
What to bring, stadium rules and fan planning checklist.
Open GuidePrintable Schedule
CupIntel is not offering a separate downloadable schedule file on this page because fixture details can change. For the most reliable planning view, use the live match schedule and individual match pages.
World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
When does the World Cup 2026 schedule start?
The World Cup 2026 schedule starts on June 11, 2026, with the opening match in Mexico City.
How many matches are on the World Cup 2026 schedule?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule has 104 matches across the group stage and knockout stage.
Where can I see every World Cup 2026 fixture?
Use CupIntel's match calendar on this page for a filtered view, or open the full matches page to browse every fixture by team, city, group and date.
Which cities host World Cup 2026 matches?
World Cup 2026 matches are hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including Mexico City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York / New Jersey, Vancouver and more.
Are World Cup 2026 kickoff times listed in local time?
CupIntel displays kickoff times using the fixture data available to the site. Check each match page before travel because local time zones vary across North America.
When does the World Cup 2026 knockout stage begin?
The Round of 32 is scheduled to begin on June 28, 2026, after the group stage finishes.
Is there a printable World Cup 2026 schedule?
CupIntel does not currently offer a separate downloadable printable schedule. This guide links to the live match schedule so fans avoid relying on outdated files.