FIFA has officially released the match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament is set to begin on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the final will take place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The 2026 World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a new round of 32. This marks the first time the tournament will include 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions.
Key host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto. The schedule includes matches across all three host countries, with Canada hosting its first World Cup matches in Vancouver and Toronto.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated, "This schedule reflects the unique tri-continental nature of the tournament, bringing the world together through football." The full schedule is available on FIFA's official website.
