The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule release is scheduled to take place on December 6 at 12:00 PM ET. The schedule assigns dates, kickoff times, and venues to all 104 matches in the 48-team tournament. This follows yesterday’s group draw. The release places group games across the 16 host stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Time zones are set for viewers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Mexico opens on June 11 at Estadio Azteca; the final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium. This page includes all known details. Full fixtures update live tomorrow.
How Long Does the 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule Last?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule runs 39 days (June 11–July 19, 2026). It includes 72 group-stage matches and 32 knockout games. Each team plays three group matches. Kickoff times fall into slots such as 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM local. Host openers are fixed: Mexico (Group A, June 11), USA (Group D, June 12 at SoFi Stadium), Canada (Group B, June 12 or 13). The schedule limits travel and assigns the six playoff placeholders (March 2026) to Pot 4 slots.
Full 104-match fixtures added live tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET. Complete schedule update for you before time to plan out your American Football Sunday Picke-Em sheets Saturday Night.
2026 World Cup Venues
The 16 venues are:
| City (Country) | Stadium | Capacity |
| Atlanta (USA) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 75,000 |
| Boston (USA) | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 |
| Dallas (USA) | AT&T Stadium | 94,000 |
| Houston (USA) | NRG Stadium | 72,220 |
| Kansas City (USA) | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | 73,000 |
| Los Angeles (USA) | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 |
| Miami (USA) | Hard Rock Stadium | 65,000 |
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Estadio BBVA | 53,500 |
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Estadio Azteca | 87,523 |
| Mexico City (Mexico) | Estadio Olímpico Universitario | 72,000 |
| New York/New Jersey (USA) | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 |
| Philadelphia (USA) | Lincoln Financial Field | 67,594 |
| San Francisco (USA) | Levi’s Stadium | 68,500 |
| Seattle (USA) | Lumen Field | 68,740 |
| Toronto (Canada) | BMO Field | 40,000 |
| Vancouver (Canada) | BC Place | 54,500 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament Timeline
- Group Stage (June 11–28): 72 matches; top 2 per group + 8 best thirds advance
- Round of 32 (June 28–July 3): 16 matches; group winners vs. thirds/runners-up
- Round of 16 (July 4–7): 8 matches
- Quarterfinals (July 10–11): 4 matches (e.g., at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
- Semifinals (July 14–15): 2 matches (e.g., MetLife Stadium, NJ; Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
- Third-Place Match (July 18): Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Final (July 19): 3:00 PM ET, MetLife Stadium, NJ
Tiebreakers: points > goal difference > goals scored > fair play > FIFA ranking. Knockout matches use extra time and penalties if needed.
2026 FIFA World Cup Full Schedule
These are fixed; full pairings updates on 12/6/2025
| Date | Match (Group) | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
| June 11 | Mexico vs. [Opponent] (A) | TBD | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) |
| June 12 | USA vs. [Opponent] (D) | TBD | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| June 12/13 | Canada vs. [Opponent] (B) | TBD | BMO Field (Toronto) |
Impacts from Yesterday’s Groups
- USMNT (Group D): opener at SoFi Stadium on June 12
- Argentina (Group E): [TBD once known]
- Group of Death: [TBD once known]
- Debut teams (Curaçao, Jordan, etc.): [TBD once known]
2026 FIFA World Cup Articles and Printables
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule Reveal
Live reveal starts 12:00 PM ET on FIFA+, ESPN, or Telemundo. All matches will stream on Peacock (U.S.), DAZN (international), and the FIFA app.
Time-zone slots for matches: 12–3 PM ET for Asia/Europe viewers; 6–9 PM ET for Americas viewers.
Printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule Grid
Here’s the printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule grid that you can save to PDF or print to the same format too.
