World Cup 2026 Schedule & Match Calendar
The FIFA World Cup 2026 spans 39 days, 104 matches and 16 host cities. Here is the full World Cup 2026 schedule — from the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11 to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
World Cup 2026 Schedule by Stage
The expanded 48-team format introduces a new round of 32, adding more knockout drama than any previous World Cup.
- Group stage: June 11 – June 27, 2026 (72 matches)
- Round of 32: June 28 – July 3, 2026
- Round of 16: July 4 – July 7, 2026
- Quarter-finals: July 9 – July 11, 2026
- Semi-finals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Third-place match: July 18, 2026
- Final: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Opening Matches in Three Countries
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hosts the opening match on June 11, 2026. Canada plays its opener in Toronto and the United States kicks off in Los Angeles on June 12, giving all three host nations an opening celebration.
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With 104 matches across multiple time zones, keeping up is a challenge. MarcadorSports shows upcoming fixtures with your local kickoff times and reminds you to lock in predictions before each deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
The World Cup 2026 final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City.
How many matches are in the World Cup 2026?
The World Cup 2026 features 104 matches — 72 group-stage matches plus 32 knockout matches including the new round of 32 — the most in World Cup history.
Where is the World Cup 2026 opening match?
The opening match is on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the first stadium ever to host matches at three different World Cups.
Predict Every Match on the Schedule
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