Tournament Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition in the tournament's history, featuring 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Key Dates
- Opening Match: June 11, 2026 โ Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Group Stage: June 11 โ July 2, 2026
- Round of 32: July 4โ7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 8โ11, 2026
- Quarter Finals: July 12โ13, 2026
- Semi Finals: July 14โ15, 2026
- Third Place Match: July 18, 2026 โ Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Final: July 19, 2026 โ MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
Tournament Format
48 Teams โ 12 Groups โ 123 Matches
- Group Stage: 12 groups of 4 teams. Each team plays 3 matches. Top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
- Round of 32: 32 teams enter the knockout stage.
- Round of 16: 16 teams remain.
- Quarter Finals: 8 teams compete for a semi-final berth.
- Semi Finals: 4 teams battle for a place in the Final.
- Third Place: Losers of the semi-finals compete for bronze.
- Final: The world champion is crowned.
How to Use This Site
Bookmark this site for:
- Full match schedule with times in your local timezone
- Team profiles and group standings
- Host city and stadium information
- Fan guides and travel tips
- Real-time match updates and results