Match Schedule
104 matches across 16 cities in 3 countries. From the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11 to the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Tournament Stages
Explore each stage of the tournament in detail. Tap any stage for venues, format, and tipping guides.
June 11–28
72 matches
Group Stage
48 teams in 12 groups. Top 2 + 8 best 3rd-place teams advance.
June 29 – July 2
16 matches
Round of 32
First-ever Round of 32 in World Cup history. 16 knockout matches.
July 3–6
8 matches
Round of 16
The traditional knockout stage begins. 8 matches determine the QF field.
July 9–10
4 matches
Quarter-Finals
The final eight battle across 4 top US venues.
July 13–14
2 matches
Semi-Finals
AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta).
July 19
1 match
The Final
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. Capacity: 82,500.
Key Dates
The tournament spans 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
June 11, 2026
Opening Match
Mexico vs UEFA Playoff D Winner at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 12, 2026
Host Nation Openers
Canada at BMO Field (Toronto), USA at SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
June 11–26
Group Stage
48 teams, 12 groups, 96 matches across all 16 host cities
June 27–30
Round of 32
32 teams advance (top 2 per group + 8 best 3rd-place)
July 1–4
Round of 16
16 matches to determine the quarterfinal field
July 5–6
Quarterfinals
8 teams compete for semifinal spots
July 8–9
Semifinals
AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
July 19, 2026
Final
MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey
Tournament Format
The 2026 World Cup features an expanded format with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32, making it 32 teams in the knockout phase.
From the Round of 32, the tournament follows a single-elimination format through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final. There is no third-place match.
48
Teams
12
Groups
104
Matches
16
Cities
Venues by Country
Matches are hosted across 16 cities in three countries. Tap any city for the full tipping guide.
🇺🇸United States
New York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium · 82,500 capacity
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium · 70,240 capacity
Dallas
AT&T Stadium · 80,000 capacity
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 71,000 capacity
Houston
NRG Stadium · 72,220 capacity
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium · 65,326 capacity
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field · 69,176 capacity
Seattle
Lumen Field · 68,740 capacity
San Francisco
Levi’s Stadium · 68,500 capacity
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium · 76,416 capacity
Boston
Gillette Stadium · 65,878 capacity
Key Venues
MetLife Stadium
New York / New Jersey · 82,500 capacity
The largest stadium in the tournament will host the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. Located in East Rutherford, NJ, just outside New York City.
New York tipping guideEstadio Azteca
Mexico City · 83,264 capacity
The iconic Estadio Azteca, which previously hosted two World Cup finals (1970, 1986), will host the tournament opener on June 11, 2026.
Mexico City tipping guideReady for Match Day?
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