FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know
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www.fourfourtwo.comHere are the latest widely reported details on World Cup 2026 dates and schedule.
Core answer
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the final slated for July 19, 2026. These dates have been consistently referenced in major outlets and FIFA announcements.[1][3][9]
Key timing milestones
- Group stage: June 11–27, 2026.
- Knockout rounds begin: June 28, 2026 (Round of 32) and run through July 3.
- Round of 16: July 4–7, 2026.
- Quarterfinals: July 9–11, 2026.
- Semifinals: July 14–15, 2026.
- Third-place match: July 18, 2026.
- Final: July 19, 2026.[3][5][1]
Host countries and venues
- The tournament will be hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Opening match venues and specific city-by-city schedules are typically confirmed closer to the draw, with FIFA and major outlets noting the multi-country hosting arrangement and the final in the New York–New Jersey area as a likely focal point in various previews.[7][9][3]
Notes on schedule details
- The full match-by-match schedule, including exact kickoff times and group allocations, is normally released after the official draw. Several outlets have indicated the draw occurs in December 2025, with subsequent publication of matches and venues to follow in early 2026.[2][6][7]
How to stay current
- Since this is a big, multi-source event, the most reliable updates come from FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 hub, plus reputable sports outlets (BBC/Sky Sports, CBS Sports, FourFourTwo, Fox Sports). They regularly publish the official dates, host cities, and the evolving fixture list as the tournament approaches.[5][6][9][3]
Illustration (example)
- Example of a typical World Cup 2026 schedule block: Group stage games run June 11–27 across venues in multiple cities across the three host countries, followed by a knockout bracket starting June 28, culminating in the final on July 19 in the New York–New Jersey area.[1][3]
Would you like me to pull the most current official schedule once the official draw details are released, or provide a concise, city-by-city calendar for planning trips? I can also compare the tentative host cities and stadiums if that would help your planning.[9][3]