This article has been reviewed by Wego‘s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. 

Updated June 2024

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026 and runs until 19 July. This time, the beautiful game takes center stage across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first-ever tri-nation World Cup! This collaborative effort, known as United 2026, aims to celebrate North America’s passion for football while promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport.

The excitement will be spread across 16 iconic stadiums in these three nations. From the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to the cutting-edge MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, each venue offers a unique experience. These carefully chosen locations ensure accessibility for fans and showcase the rich cultural tapestry of North America.

If you’re interested in finding out the schedule for FIFA 2026, Wego provides all the necessary information in this article.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

The schedule for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 has been unveiled. A total of 104 matches will take place across 16 cities spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

With the tournament expanded to include 48 teams, the format now features 12 groups labeled from A to K, each comprising 4 teams. The Group Stage Fixtures kick off on 11 June 2026, beginning in Mexico and concluding in Atlanta on 27 June 2026, totaling 72 matches. 

©fifa.com

Following this, the round of 32 fixtures commence from 28 June 2026 in Los Angeles to 3 July 2026 in Dallas, encompassing 16 matches. Subsequently, the round of 16 fixtures will unfold from 4 July to 7 July 2026 with 8 matches. Four quarter-final matches are scheduled from 9 to 11 July 2026. Two semi-final matches will be held on 14 and 15 July 2026. 

The FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final is set for 18 July 2026 in Miami Stadium, and the 104th and final match, the grand final, will take place on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Here is the match schedule for each game:

Group stage fixtures

11 June 2026 – Thursday

  • Match 1 – Group A (Mexico #1) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
  • Match 2 – Group A at Estadio Guadalajara

12 June 2026 – Friday

  • Match 3 – Group B (Canada #1) at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 4 – Group D (USA #1) at Los Angeles Stadium

13 June 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 5 – Group C at Boston Stadium
  • Match 6 – Group D at BC Place, Vancouver
  • Match 7 – Group C at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 8 – Group B at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

14 June 2026 – Sunday

  • Match 9 – Group E at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 10 – Group E at Houston Stadium
  • Match 11 – Group F at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 12 – Group F at Estadio Monterrey

15 June 2026 – Monday

  • Match 13 – Group H at Miami Stadium
  • Match 14 – Group H at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 15 – Group G at Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 16 – Group G at Seattle Stadium

16 June 2026 – Tuesday

  • Match 17 – Group I at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 18 – Group I at Boston Stadium
  • Match 19 – Group J at Kansas City Stadium
  • Match 20 – Group J at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

17 June 2026 – Wednesday

  • Match 21 – Group L at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 22 – Group L at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 23 – Group K at Houston Stadium
  • Match 24 – Group K at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

18 June 2026 – Thursday

  • Match 25 – Group A at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 26 – Group B at Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 27 – Group B (Canada #2) at BC Place, Vancouver
  • Match 28 – Group A (Mexico #2) at Estadio Guadalajara

19 June 2026 – Friday

  • Match 29 – Group C at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 30 – Group C at Boston Stadium
  • Match 31 – Group D at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
  • Match 32 – Group D (USA #2) at Seattle Stadium

20 June 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 33 – Group E at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 34 – Group E at Kansas City Stadium
  • Match 35 – Group F at Houston Stadium
  • Match 36 – Group F at Estadio Monterrey

21 June 2026 – Sunday

  • Match 37 – Group H at Miami Stadium
  • Match 38 – Group H at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 39 – Group G at Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 40 – Group G at BC Place, Vancouver

22 June 2026 – Monday

  • Match 41 – Group I at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 42 – Group I at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 43 – Group J at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 44 – Group J at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

23 June 2026 – Tuesday

  • Match 45 – Group L at Boston Stadium
  • Match 46 – Group L at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 47 – Group K at Houston Stadium
  • Match 48 – Group K at Estadio Guadalajara

24 June 2026 – Wednesday

  • Match 49 – Group C at Miami Stadium
  • Match 50 – Group C at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 51 – Group B (Canada #3) at BC Place, Vancouver
  • Match 52 – Group B at Seattle Stadium
  • Match 53 – Group A (Mexico #3) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
  • Match 54 – Group A at Estadio Monterrey

25 June 2026 – Thursday

  • Match 55 – Group E at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 56 – Group E at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 57 – Group F at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 58 – Group F at Kansas City Stadium
  • Match 59 – Group D (USA #3) at Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 60 – Group D at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

26 June 2026 – Friday

  • Match 61 – Group I at Boston Stadium
  • Match 62 – Group I at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 63 – Group G at Seattle Stadium
  • Match 64 – Group G at BC Place, Vancouver
  • Match 65 – Group H at Houston Stadium
  • Match 66 – Group H at Estadio Guadalajara

27 June 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 67 – Group L at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 68 – Group L at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 69 – Group J at Kansas City Stadium
  • Match 70 – Group J at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 71 – Group K at Miami Stadium
  • Match 72 – Group K at Atlanta Stadium

Round of 32 fixtures

28 June 2026 – Sunday

  • Match 73 – Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up at Los Angeles Stadium

29 June 2026 – Monday

  • Match 74 – Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place at Boston Stadium
  • Match 75 – Group F winners vs Group C runners-up at Estadio Monterrey
  • Match 76 – Group C winners vs Group F runners-up at Houston Stadium

30 June 2026 – Tuesday

  • Match 77 – Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 78 – Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 79 – Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

1 July 2026 – Wednesday

  • Match 80 – Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 81 – Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
  • Match 82 – Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place at Seattle Stadium

2 July 2026 – Thursday

  • Match 83 – Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up at Toronto Stadium
  • Match 84 – Group H winners vs Group J runners-up at Los Angeles Stadium
  • Match 85 – Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place at BC Place, Vancouver

3 July 2026 – Friday

  • Match 86 – Group J winners vs Group H runners-up at Miami Stadium
  • Match 87 – Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place at Kansas City Stadium
  • Match 88 – Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up at Dallas Stadium

Round of 16 fixtures

4 July 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 89: Winner Match 74 vs Winner Match 77 at Philadelphia Stadium
  • Match 90: Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 at Houston Stadium

5 July 2026 – Sunday

  • Match 91: Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 at New York New Jersey Stadium
  • Match 92: Winner Match 79 vs Winner Match 80 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

6 July 2026 – Monday

  • Match 93: Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 at Dallas Stadium
  • Match 94: Winner Match 81 vs Winner Match 82 at Seattle Stadium

7 July 2026 – Tuesday

  • Match 95: Winner Match 86 vs Winner Match 88 at Atlanta Stadium
  • Match 96: Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87 at BC Place, Vancouver

Quarter-final fixtures

9 July 2026 – Thursday

  • Match 97: Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 at Boston Stadium

10 July 2026 – Friday

  • Match 98: Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 at Los Angeles Stadium

11 July 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 99: Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 at Miami Stadium
  • Match 100: Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 at Kansas City Stadium

Semi-final fixtures

14 July 2026 – Tuesday

  • Match 101: Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 at Dallas Stadium

15 July 2026 – Wednesday

  • Match 102: Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 at Atlanta Stadium

Bronze final

18 July 2026 – Saturday

  • Match 103: Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 at Miami Stadium

Grand final

19 July 2026 – Sunday

  • Match 104: Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 at New York New Jersey Stadium

In conclusion, FIFA 2026 marks a historic milestone in football, featuring a tri-national hosting across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 national teams competing in 104 matches over a month, the tournament promises thrilling football and a celebration of unity, culture, and sportsmanship. Set in iconic stadiums amidst passionate fans, FIFA 2026 is poised to inspire generations and solidify football’s status as the world’s most beloved sport.

 

[Total: 142 Average: 4.7]