World Cup 2026 Fixtures

Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches with kickoff times in your local timezone, plus the key dates that shape the tournament from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Upcoming Matches

Fixtures load live from the sportsbook and are shown in your local time. Tap a match to see all betting markets.

Key Tournament Dates

• June 11, 2026: Opening match, Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
• June 2026: Group stage, 12 groups of 4 teams playing 72 matches across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
• Late June – July 2026: Knockout phase, starting with the new Round of 32, then Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals.
• July 19, 2026: Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.

Host Cities

Matches are played in 16 cities across three countries: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle in the USA; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

Kickoff times span several time zones, which is good news for bettors: on busy group-stage days there is World Cup football from early afternoon to late night European time. Check the live odds page before each round, and follow community sentiment on the predictions page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the World Cup 2026 final?

The final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.

What is the opening match of World Cup 2026?

Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

Are the fixture times on this page in my timezone?

Yes. Kickoff times are converted automatically to your device timezone.

How many matches are played at World Cup 2026?

104 matches in total: 72 in the group stage and 32 in the knockout phase, from the Round of 32 to the final.

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