FIFA World Cup 2026
Countdown to kickoff
Until June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
16 Host Cities Across 3 Nations
🇺🇸USA(11)
🇲🇽Mexico(3)
🇨🇦Canada(2)
Key Dates
Dec 13, 2025
Final Draw
The 48 teams learn their group stage opponents in the official draw ceremony.
Dec 13, 2025
Final Draw
The 48 teams learn their group stage opponents in the official draw ceremony.
May 15, 2026
Provisional Squads
Coaches submit provisional 35-man squad lists to FIFA.
May 15, 2026
Provisional Squads
Coaches submit provisional 35-man squad lists to FIFA.
Jun 1, 2026
Final Squads (26 players)
Final 26-man squads announced. No changes allowed after this date.
Jun 1, 2026
Final Squads (26 players)
Final 26-man squads announced. No changes allowed after this date.
Jun 8, 2026
Teams Arrive
All 48 teams arrive at their base camps across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Jun 8, 2026
Teams Arrive
All 48 teams arrive at their base camps across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Jun 11, 2026
Opening Match
The tournament kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Mexico plays the opening match.
Jun 11, 2026
Opening Match
The tournament kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Mexico plays the opening match.
Jun 12, 2026
Group Stage Begins
Full group stage schedule begins with 4 matches per day across all host cities.
Jun 12, 2026
Group Stage Begins
Full group stage schedule begins with 4 matches per day across all host cities.
Jun 28, 2026
Group Stage Ends
Final group stage matches. 32 teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Jun 28, 2026
Group Stage Ends
Final group stage matches. 32 teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Jun 30, 2026
Round of 32
The knockout rounds begin. 16 matches over 4 days to determine the Round of 16.
Jun 30, 2026
Round of 32
The knockout rounds begin. 16 matches over 4 days to determine the Round of 16.
Jul 4, 2026
Round of 16
8 matches over 4 days. The intensity rises as teams battle for quarter-final spots.
Jul 4, 2026
Round of 16
8 matches over 4 days. The intensity rises as teams battle for quarter-final spots.
Jul 9, 2026
Quarter-finals
4 matches over 2 days at MetLife, SoFi, AT&T Stadium, and Estadio Azteca.
Jul 9, 2026
Quarter-finals
4 matches over 2 days at MetLife, SoFi, AT&T Stadium, and Estadio Azteca.
Jul 14, 2026
Semi-finals
2 matches at MetLife Stadium and AT&T Stadium. The road to the Final narrows.
Jul 14, 2026
Semi-finals
2 matches at MetLife Stadium and AT&T Stadium. The road to the Final narrows.
Jul 18, 2026
Third Place Play-off
The consolation final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
Jul 18, 2026
Third Place Play-off
The consolation final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
Jul 19, 2026
THE FINAL
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey. A new champion is crowned.
Jul 19, 2026
THE FINAL
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey. A new champion is crowned.
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