World Cup 2026 Schedule
The complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule. All 104 matches from June 11 to July 19 2026. Select your timezone below to see kick off times in your local time.
All match times update automatically. Times shown in Ghana / UK time (GMT).
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 11 to June 27 2026 |
| Round of 32 | June 28 to July 3 2026 |
| Round of 16 | July 4 to July 7 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | July 9 to July 11 2026 |
| Semi-finals | July 14 to July 15 2026 |
| Third Place Play-off | July 18 2026 |
| Final | July 19 2026 |
Group Stage — June 11 to June 27
Round of 32 — June 28 to July 3
Round of 16 — July 4 to July 7
Quarter-finals — July 9 to July 11
Semi-finals — July 14 to July 15
Third Place Play-off — July 18
The Final — July 19
Frequently Asked Questions
When does World Cup 2026 start?
June 11 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca Mexico City.
When is the World Cup 2026 Final?
July 19 2026 at MetLife Stadium New York/New Jersey.
How many matches are there?
104 matches — the most in World Cup history.
When is England's first match?
June 17 vs Croatia at AT&T Stadium Dallas.
When does Brazil play?
Brazil open vs Morocco on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
When does Argentina play?
Argentina open vs Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City.
When does France play?
France open vs Senegal on June 16 at MetLife Stadium.
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