World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates & Kick-off Times
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the largest in history — 48 teams, 104 matches and 39 days of football across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Here is the full schedule and how to watch every fixture live.
When does the World Cup 2026 start and finish?
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match kicks off in Mexico City, while the grand final is played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. In between, fans get a record 104 matches — up from 64 in previous editions — thanks to the expanded 48-team format.
World Cup 2026 group stage schedule
The group stage spans roughly June 11 to June 27, 2026. The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a new round of 32.
| Stage | Dates | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | Jun 11 – Jun 27 | 72 |
| Round of 32 | Jun 28 – Jul 3 | 16 |
| Round of 16 | Jul 4 – Jul 7 | 8 |
| Quarter-finals | Jul 9 – Jul 11 | 4 |
| Semi-finals | Jul 14 – Jul 15 | 2 |
| Third place | Jul 18 | 1 |
| Final | Jul 19 | 1 |
Knockout stage and the final
For the first time, the World Cup features a Round of 32. From there it is straight knockout football: Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final. Every knockout tie that ends level after 90 minutes goes to extra time and, if needed, penalties.
How to watch the World Cup 2026 schedule in your time zone
Because matches are spread across North American time zones, kick-off times vary widely depending on where you live. The easiest way to keep track is the YaseenTV app, which automatically converts every fixture to your local time, sends kick-off reminders, and lets you stream each match live in HD.
- Full 104-match schedule in your local time zone
- Live scores and goal alerts for every game
- Group standings and the knockout bracket updated automatically
- HD streaming with instant highlights
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