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FIFA World Cup 2026

United States • Mexico • Canada

The first 48-team FIFA World Cup in history

June 11 – July 19, 2026
48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Venues
12
Groups
3
Countries

Tournament Timeline

June 11, 2026
Opening Match
Mexico vs South Africa — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 11 – 27
Group Stage
12 groups of 4 teams, top 2 + 8 best 3rd-placed teams advance
June 28 – July 3
Round of 32
16 knockout matches across all host cities
July 4 – 7
Round of 16
8 matches to determine quarterfinalists
July 9 – 11
Quarterfinals
4 matches across premier venues
July 14 – 15
Semifinals
AT&T Stadium (Dallas) & Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
July 18
Third Place Match
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
July 19, 2026
🏆 The Final
MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Group Stage

48 teams divided into 12 groups. Top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

Match Schedule

All 104 matches across the group stage and knockout rounds

Stadiums & Venues

16 world-class stadiums across 3 countries — click a pin for details

Qualified Teams

48 national teams competing for the ultimate prize in football

Knockout Stage

From the Round of 32 to the Grand Final at MetLife Stadium

Tournament Simulator

Simulate the entire World Cup 2026 — from group stage to the Final