FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedules and Stadiums

Let’s jump straight in – the 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It’s the first World Cup in the summer and the first to be co-hosted by three countries (USA, Mexico, Canada). All told, 16 cities will host matches: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. Opening matchday is June 11, 2026, when Mexico plays at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (plus a second Group A game at Guadalajara). The next day (June 12), Canada and the USA kick off their campaigns at home in Toronto and Los Angeles, respectively. The tournament ends with the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey).

Teams and Format

This will be the first 48-team World Cup, an increase from 32. The teams are split into 12 groups of 4. In the group stage, each team plays 3 games; the top two in each group and the 8 best third-place teams advance to a new Round of 32. After that, it’s straight knockout rounds (Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinals, semis, final). In total, the tournament spans 39 days with 104 matches (up from 64 games in the old 32-team format). As hosts, the USA, Canada and Mexico all automatically qualify. Don’t forget to wear your teams’ Adidas soccer jerseys to show support.

Qualified teams so far (by confederation) include:

(The remaining spots will be filled by ongoing qualifiers and intercontinental playoffs.)

Host Cities and Stadiums

The 2026 World Cup will feature matches across 16 stadiums in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

United States (11 Host Cities)

Major venues include:

• Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
• Dallas – AT&T Stadium
• New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium (Host of the Final)
• Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Boston – Gillette Stadium
• Houston – NRG Stadium
• Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium
• Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
• Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
• Seattle – Lumen Field
• Others – Additional U.S. venues included in the hosting lineup

Mexico (3 Host Cities)

• Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
• Guadalajara – Estadio Akron
• Monterrey – Estadio BBVA

Canada (2 Host Cities)

• Toronto – BMO Field
• Vancouver – BC Place

Key Matches

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

World Cup Final: MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey)

Semifinals:

AT&T Stadium (Dallas)

Match Schedule

The group stage runs from June 11–27. (Group A opens June 11 at Mexico City.) The knockout rounds follow: Round of 32 on June 28–July 3, Round of 16 on July 4–7, quarterfinals on July 9–11, semifinals on July 14–15, and the final on July 19. In particular:

Opening games: June 11 features Mexico’s opener at Estadio Azteca (Group A), plus another Group A match in Guadalajara. On June 12, Canada plays its first match in Toronto and the USA plays in Los Angeles.

Quarter-finals (July 9–11): Held in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City.

Semi-finals (July 14–15): Held in Dallas and Atlanta.

Final (July 19): Held in New York/New Jersey.

Fans can expect a match almost every day during the tournament. All details (match dates, venues, and team lineups) will be finalized after the official draw in December 2025.