The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the opening match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The official group stage draw has not yet been conducted, meaning the specific schedule for France and other qualified nations is not yet available. The draw is expected to take place in late 2025. Once the draw is complete, FIFA will release the complete match schedule with specific dates, kick-off times, and venues for all 104 matches.
Broadcast rights for the tournament vary by region. In the United States, English-language coverage will be provided by Fox Sports and Spanish-language coverage by Telemundo. In Canada, matches will be broadcast by CTV, TSN, and RDS. In France, broadcast rights are expected to be held by TF1 and M6, as with the 2022 tournament, though official announcements are pending.
Fans are advised to consult the official FIFA website and their national broadcasters closer to the tournament for the most accurate and detailed schedule, including specific match times for their local time zones.
