Schedule Center
The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City and ends with the Final on July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Use this schedule hub to move from key dates into group fixtures, knockout rounds, host cities, tickets, hotels, and legal viewing checks.
Last updated: June 4, 2026. Recheck official sources before making ticket, travel, or matchday plans.
FIFA lists a 104-match tournament from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is Mexico vs South Africa in Mexico City, the group stage runs through June, the Round of 32 opens the knockout path, and the Final is scheduled for New York New Jersey Stadium.
This page uses official FIFA sources for key dates and tournament structure. It focuses on verified tournament anchors first, then expands match-level detail only when official source data supports teams, venues, and kickoff information.
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Qualified teams tracker and host-nation entry points. Fact104
Opening match, host-nation openers, knockouts, bronze final, and final. Fact16
City guides for Canada, Mexico, and the United States. FactJune 11 - July 19, 2026
Start date, final date, and planning timeline.Planning Table
| Stage | Date window | City focus | Next reader action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening match | June 11, 2026 | Mexico City | Check the official fixture, then compare Mexico City hotel and travel options. |
| Group stage | June 2026 | Multiple host cities | Use the day-by-day schedule, teams tracker, host city guides, and legal viewing guide before making matchday plans. |
| Knockout rounds | July 2026 | Multiple host cities | Keep hotels flexible until bracket paths and team-specific fixtures are official. |
| Bronze final | July 18, 2026 | Miami | Plan late-stage travel, hotels, and legal viewing around official fixture updates. |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | New York New Jersey | Use the final location guide and New York New Jersey city page before booking. |
Page Boundary
This page is the schedule hub. Use the more specific pages when the question is about one date, one phase, one advancement path, or one ticket decision.
| Reader question | Best page | Why |
|---|---|---|
| What are the main World Cup 2026 dates? | This schedule hub | It summarizes the tournament window, opening match, group stage, knockouts, bronze final and final. |
| When does the tournament start? | Start date guide | It focuses on June 11, opening match context and early planning. |
| Which teams play on each group-stage date? | Group-stage schedule by date | It is better for day-by-day fixture browsing. |
| What does a team need to advance? | Group-stage scenarios | It explains top-two, third-place and advancement logic. |
| How does the knockout bracket work? | Round of 32 schedule | It handles knockout-specific bracket and travel questions. |
Choose Your Next Schedule Step
Schedule readers usually need one of five next steps: the full match list, a specific date, a host city, a ticket decision, or a knockout path.
| Signal | Next step | Open |
|---|---|---|
| I need the whole schedule first | Use the fan handbook to choose between schedule, tickets, host cities, hotels, legal viewing, and team planning. | Fan handbook |
| I need matches by date | Use the group-stage schedule by date when the question is which teams play on a specific day. | Group-stage schedule by date |
| I need tickets after checking dates | Move date research into official ticketing, resale risk, prices, and hotel flexibility. | Ticket hub |
| I need host-city planning | Use city guides to compare stadium access, airports, hotel areas, and matchday movement. | Host city hub |
| I need knockout planning | Use Round of 32 guides before buying flexible or team-specific knockout tickets. | Round of 32 ticket guide |
After checking dates, use the safest next page for ticket buying, hotel timing, legal viewing, host-city movement, or bracket planning.
Official routes, resale comparison, prices, and buyer safety.
Travel insurance checklistTrip cancellation, health coverage, evacuation, and booking risk.
Hotel booking guideRefund rules, hidden fees, transit access, and host city lodging risk.
Ticket price planningFace value, resale fees, and full match-trip budget exposure.
Round of 32 scheduleUse the new knockout format guide before buying flexible or team-specific tickets.
Group-stage scenariosFollow top-two paths, best third-place qualification, and update-sensitive bracket movement.
Final host city pathUse New York New Jersey to connect schedule interest with hotel and transit planning.
Reader Planning Routes
Move fixture interest into official ticket routes, resale comparison, and total price checks.
Knockout Round of 32 ticket and travel riskHelp team followers avoid nonrefundable plans before matchups and cities are confirmed.
Hotels Book around match windowsCompare city lodging by flexibility, fees, and stadium access before dates tighten.
Viewing Confirm legal viewing routesUse official broadcaster checks before relying on streams, watch parties, or country-specific viewing advice.
Key Match Windows
June 11, 2026
Local time: 13:00 CST
Teams: Mexico vs South Africa
City: Mexico City
Venue: Mexico City Stadium
verifiedFIFA lists Mexico vs South Africa as the tournament opener at 13:00 local time in Mexico City Stadium.
Plan the openerSource: FIFA updated match schedule · Last verified May 25, 2026
June 12, 2026
Local time: To be verified
Teams: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
City: Toronto
Venue: Toronto Stadium
verifiedFIFA lists Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium at 15:00 local time.
Plan Canada's openerSource: FIFA Toronto Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
June 12, 2026
Local time: 18:00 PDT
Teams: USA vs Paraguay
City: Los Angeles
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium
verifiedFIFA lists USA vs Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium at 18:00 local time.
Plan USA's openerSource: FIFA Los Angeles Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
June 19, 2026
Local time: 12:00 PDT
Teams: United States vs Australia
City: Seattle
Venue: Seattle Stadium
verifiedFIFA lists USA vs Australia in Seattle as the second USA group-stage match at 12:00 local time.
Plan SeattleSource: FIFA Seattle Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
June 2026
Local time: Varies
Teams: Multiple teams
City: Multiple host cities
Venue: Multiple venues
partialFIFA now publishes full group-stage fixtures. Expand additional match cards only from official FIFA schedule or stadium pages.
Open teams trackerSource: FIFA schedule page · Last verified May 25, 2026
July 4, 2026
Local time: 15:00 EDT
Teams: To be determined
City: Philadelphia
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium
partialThe date and venue are official, but the knockout participants and kickoff details remain bracket-dependent.
Plan PhiladelphiaSource: FIFA official schedule page · Last verified May 25, 2026
July 14, 2026
Local time: 15:00 EDT
Teams: To be determined
City: Dallas
Venue: Dallas Stadium
partialDallas is confirmed as the first semi-final site on July 14, but the teams remain bracket-dependent.
Plan DallasSource: FIFA official schedule page · Last verified May 25, 2026
July 15, 2026
Local time: To be verified
Teams: To be determined
City: Atlanta
Venue: Atlanta Stadium
partialAtlanta is confirmed as the second semi-final site at 15:00 EDT on July 15, but the teams remain bracket-dependent.
Plan AtlantaSource: FIFA Atlanta Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
July 18, 2026
Local time: 17:00 EDT
Teams: To be determined
City: Miami
Venue: Miami Stadium
partialFIFA lists the bronze final at Miami Stadium on July 18 at 17:00 local time, while the participants remain unknown until the semi-finals finish.
Plan MiamiSource: FIFA Miami Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
July 19, 2026
Local time: 15:00 EDT
Teams: To be determined
City: New York New Jersey
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium
partialFIFA lists the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19 at 15:00 local time, while the finalists remain unknown until the semi-finals finish.
Plan the finalSource: FIFA New York New Jersey Stadium fixtures · Last verified May 25, 2026
Host City Links
Estadio Azteca
Canada TorontoBMO Field
United States Los AngelesSoFi Stadium
United States SeattleLumen Field
United States PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial Field
United States DallasAT&T Stadium
United States AtlantaMercedes-Benz Stadium
United States MiamiHard Rock Stadium
United States New York New JerseyMetLife Stadium
Matchday Guides
Fans searching for Mexico vs South Africa 2026 tickets, schedule, Mexico City hotels, and how to watch.
Mexico Guadalajara Mexico vs Korea Republic 2026 World Cup Guadalajara PlannerFans searching for Mexico vs Korea Republic 2026 Guadalajara tickets, hotels, schedule, and viewing.
Mexico Group Finale Czechia vs Mexico 2026 World Cup Mexico City PlannerFans searching for Czechia vs Mexico 2026 Mexico City schedule, tickets, hotels, and how to watch.
Canada Opener Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Toronto PlannerFans searching for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 Toronto tickets, hotels, schedule, and viewing.
Canada Vancouver Canada vs Qatar 2026 World Cup Vancouver PlannerFans searching for Canada vs Qatar 2026 Vancouver schedule, tickets, hotels, and viewing.
Canada Group Finale Switzerland vs Canada 2026 World Cup Vancouver PlannerFans searching for Switzerland vs Canada 2026 Vancouver tickets, schedule, hotels, and viewing.
USMNT Opener USA vs Paraguay 2026 World Cup: LA Tickets and Kickoff GuideFans searching for USA vs Paraguay 2026 tickets, USMNT opener kickoff time, Los Angeles schedule, hotels, stadium return plans, and legal viewing.
USMNT Seattle USA vs Australia 2026 World Cup Seattle PlannerFans searching for USA vs Australia 2026 Seattle schedule, tickets, hotels, and viewing options.
USMNT Group Finale USA vs Turkiye 2026 World Cup: LA Tickets and Kickoff GuideFans searching for USA vs Turkiye 2026 tickets, kickoff time, Los Angeles schedule, hotels, and how to watch legally.
Opening Match World Cup 2026 Opening Match: Mexico City Tickets and Travel GuideFans searching for the World Cup 2026 opening match, Mexico City tickets, hotels, airport timing, and safe travel planning.
USA Matchday USA Opening Matchday Los Angeles 2026 PlannerFans searching for USA opening match 2026 Los Angeles planning, tickets, hotels, and transport.
Canada Matchday Canada Opening Matchday Toronto 2026 PlannerFans searching for Canada World Cup 2026 opening match Toronto planning.
July 4 July 4 World Cup 2026 Philadelphia Round of 16 PlannerFans searching for World Cup 2026 Philadelphia July 4 match planning.
Bronze Final World Cup 2026 Bronze Final: Miami Tickets and Travel GuideFans searching for the World Cup 2026 bronze final in Miami, tickets, hotels, date, stadium, and travel planning.
Final Day World Cup 2026 Final Day New York New Jersey PlannerFans searching for World Cup 2026 Final tickets, hotels, transport, and New York New Jersey planning.
Group Stage World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule by Date: Official DatesFans searching for the 2026 World Cup group stage schedule by date, official fixtures, June match windows, and planning steps.
Knockout Stage World Cup 2026 Knockout ScheduleFans searching for 2026 World Cup knockout stage dates, rounds, and planning rules.
Round of 32 World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Fixtures GuideFans searching how the 2026 Round of 32 works and when fixtures happen.
Quarter-Finals World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals City Guide: Tickets, Hotels, TravelFans searching for 2026 World Cup quarter-final cities, tickets, hotels, travel, and team-path planning.
Semi-Finals World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals City Guide: Tickets, Hotels and TravelFans searching for 2026 World Cup semi-final cities and travel planning.
Final Week World Cup 2026 Final Week New York New Jersey Travel GuideFans searching for 2026 World Cup Final week New York New Jersey travel advice.
Time Zones World Cup 2026 Kickoff Times: US, UK and Europe Time-Zone GuideFans searching for World Cup 2026 kickoff times, European viewer windows, US time-zone conversions, UK viewing times, and legal ways to watch.
Matchday World Cup 2026 Matchday Checklist for International FansInternational fans searching for a World Cup 2026 matchday checklist, what to bring, stadium rules, ticket access, and arrival timing.
City Planning Guides
Final host region and eight-match host city
Tickets + Hotels Los AngelesMajor host city with United States opener and knockout demand
Tickets + Hotels MiamiSeven-match host city with Bronze Final demand
Matchday Travel DallasMajor host city with late-stage tournament demand
Opening Match Travel Mexico CityOpening match host city
Canada Matchday TorontoCanada host city and opening-match market
Mexico Match Travel GuadalajaraMexico group-stage host city
Canada West Coast Matchday VancouverCanada group-stage and knockout host city
Matchday Travel AtlantaMajor host city with multiple group-stage and knockout matches
Matchday Travel BostonHost city with group-stage and Round of 32 matches
Matchday Travel HoustonMajor host city with multiple group-stage and knockout matches
Matchday Travel Kansas CityHost city with group-stage and Round of 32 matches
Matchday Travel PhiladelphiaHost city with group-stage and knockout matches
Matchday Travel SeattleHost city with group-stage and Round of 32 matches
Matchday Travel MonterreyMajor Mexican host city with group-stage and knockout matches
Matchday Travel San Francisco Bay AreaMajor host city with group-stage and knockout matches
Reader Utility
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Time zone notes help international readers plan matchdays without relying on static screenshots.
The newsletter gives schedule users repeat reminders, fixture context, and official-source update notes.
FAQ
The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, with the opening match in Mexico City.
FIFA lists 104 matches for the expanded 48-team tournament.
FIFA has confirmed New York New Jersey Stadium as the venue for the Final on July 19, 2026.
Group-stage fixtures are now published by FIFA. Knockout cards remain bracket-based until earlier rounds determine the participants.
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Schedule information is maintained from FIFA's official schedule and related host-city announcements. Recheck the official schedule before buying tickets, booking hotels, or relying on knockout matchup assumptions. This page is reviewed monthly before June 1, 2026, weekly from June 1 to June 10, and daily during the tournament when match-level pages are active.