Full Match Schedule
All 104 matches from group stage to final across USA, Canada & Mexico. Complete fixture list with venues, dates, and knockout stage progressions for the biggest World Cup.
Tournament Opening Matches
The first matches of FIFA World Cup 2026 across all three host nations
Match 1 - Group A Opening
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Match 2 - Group A
Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Jalisco
Match 3 - Group B Opening
Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
Match 4 - Group D Opening
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Match 5 - Group C
Gillette Stadium, Boston, Massachusetts
Match 6 - Group D
BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Complete Match Schedule Chart
Visual overview of all 104 matches with venues, dates, and progression paths
Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Complete Match Schedule
All 104 matches from group stage to final • Venues and dates confirmed • Kick-off times TBD after December 2025 draw
Group Stage Format (Matches 1-72)
June 11-27, 2026 • 12 Groups • 72 Matches • All 16 Host Cities
Groups A-L
12 groups of 4 teams each. Every team plays 3 matches. Group winners and runners-up qualify automatically, plus 8 best third-place teams.
Venue Distribution
USA hosts 48 group matches, Mexico hosts 12 group matches, Canada hosts 12 group matches across all 16 stadiums.
Match Times
Kick-off times optimized for global audiences. Final times confirmed after December 2025 draw ceremony.
Qualification
32 teams advance to new Round of 32. Points, goal difference, head-to-head, and fair play determine rankings.
Knockout Stage Progression
Single elimination from Round of 32 to Final • June 28 - July 19, 2026
Round of 32
32 teams → 16 teams
Round of 16
16 teams → 8 teams
Quarter-finals
8 teams → 4 teams
Semi-finals
4 teams → 2 teams
Third Place (Match 103)
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida
Final (Match 104)
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Key Match Details
Specific venue and progression information for major tournament matches
Opening Day
Tournament begins with Mexico hosting the opening match at Estadio Azteca, followed by the 2nd Group A match in Guadalajara.
Knockout Stage
USA hosts the majority of knockout matches, including the Round of 32 in Los Angeles, Round of 16 in Philadelphia, and Final in NJ.
Tournament Track
Clear tracking system from Group Stage (72 matches) through new Round of 32 (16 matches) to the Final at MetLife Stadium.
Match Numbering System
Matches 1-72: Group Stage | Matches 73-88: Round of 32 | Matches 89-96: Round of 16 | Matches 97-104: Quarter-finals to Final
Venue Assignments
16 world-class stadiums across USA, Canada, and Mexico. Final venue assignments confirmed, kick-off times pending December 2025 draw
Global Broadcasting
All 104 matches broadcast worldwide across 200+ countries. Times optimized for global audiences across multiple time zones
Ticket Information
5+ million tickets available. Phase 1 sales begin September 10, 2025. Additional phases after final draw in December 2025