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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 World Cup Schedule
9 Jun
Summary
- The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.
- 104 matches will be played across 16 stadiums.
- Games will be streamed on Peacock and broadcast on Telemundo.
The full schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been finalized, mapping out all 104 matches across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This historic 48-team tournament will feature matches across 16 iconic host stadiums, giving soccer fans a clear look at where and when every country will play. In the United States, fans can catch the action via Telemundo, broadcasted across 92 games, and Universo, which will carry 12 games, while the entire tournament will be available via streaming on Peacock.
The high-stakes group stage kicks off on Thursday, June 11, with host nation Mexico taking on South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, followed by South Korea playing Czechia in Guadalajara. The United States begins its campaign on Friday, June 12, facing Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, while host nation Canada opens its tournament the same day in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The tournament features 12 competitive groups, including highly anticipated matchups such as Brazil vs. Morocco in New York on June 13, Germany vs. Ivory Coast in Toronto on June 20, and a heavyweight clash between Uruguay and Spain in Guadalajara on June 26.
Following the group stage, the tournament transitions into a thrilling single-elimination knockout format. The newly introduced Round of 32 will take place from June 28 to July 3, narrowing the field down for the Round of 16, which is scheduled from July 4 to July 7. The final eight teams will then clash in the intense Quarterfinal round from July 9 to July 11, setting the stage for the crucial Semifinals on July 14 in Dallas and July 15 in Atlanta.
The tournament will reach its grand conclusion during a massive weekend of soccer action. The third-place play-off match will take place on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Finally, the tournament reaches its ultimate peak on Sunday, July 19, when the new world champion will be crowned in the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, kicking off at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
