FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Schedule, Tickets & Host Cities
United 2026: USA • Canada • Mexico
Track the live countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with key dates, host cities and schedule updates.
Calendarena’s free online World Cup 2026 countdown tool helps fans track the time remaining until the FIFA World Cup 2026, with schedule information, host cities and key tournament dates.
Calendarena offers a free online World Cup 2026 tool to follow the live countdown, tournament schedule, host cities and important football dates.
Group A
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 June | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Venue |
| Thu 11 June | Korea Republic vs Czechia/Denmark/N. Macedonia/Ireland | Estadio Guadalajara |
| Thu 18 June | Czechia/Denmark/N. Macedonia/Ireland vs South Africa | Atlanta Venue |
| Thu 18 June | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Estadio Guadalajara |
| Wed 24 June | Czechia/Denmark/N. Macedonia/Ireland vs Mexico | Mexico City Venue |
| Wed 24 June | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Estadio Monterrey |
Group B
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 June | Canada vs Bosnia/Italy/N. Ireland/Wales | Toronto Venue |
| Sat 13 June | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Venue |
| Thu 18 June | Switzerland vs Bosnia/Italy/N. Ireland/Wales | Los Angeles Venue |
| Thu 18 June | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver |
| Wed 24 June | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver |
| Wed 24 June | Bosnia/Italy/N. Ireland/Wales vs Qatar | Seattle Venue |
Group C
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 June | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Venue |
| Sat 13 June | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Venue |
| Fri 19 June | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Venue |
| Fri 19 June | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Venue |
| Wed 24 June | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Venue |
| Wed 24 June | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Venue |
Group D
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 June | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Venue |
| Sat 13 June | Australia vs Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver |
| Fri 19 June | Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Venue |
| Fri 19 June | USA vs Australia | Seattle Venue |
| Thu 25 June | Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Venue |
| Thu 25 June | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Venue |
Group E
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 14 June | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Venue |
| Sun 14 June | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Venue |
| Sat 20 June | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Venue |
| Sat 20 June | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Venue |
| Thu 25 June | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Venue |
| Thu 25 June | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Venue |
Group F
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 14 June | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Venue |
| Sun 14 June | Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine vs Tunisia | Estadio Monterrey |
| Sat 20 June | Netherlands vs Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine | Houston Venue |
| Sat 20 June | Tunisia vs Japan | Estadio Monterrey |
| Thu 25 June | Japan vs Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine | Dallas Venue |
| Thu 25 June | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Venue |
Group G
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 June | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Venue |
| Mon 15 June | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Venue |
| Sun 21 June | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Venue |
| Sun 21 June | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver |
| Fri 26 June | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Venue |
| Fri 26 June | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver |
Group H
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 June | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Venue |
| Mon 15 June | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Venue |
| Sun 21 June | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Venue |
| Sun 21 June | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Venue |
| Fri 26 June | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Venue |
| Fri 26 June | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Guadalajara |
Group I
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 June | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Venue |
| Tue 16 June | Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname vs Norway | Boston Venue |
| Mon 22 June | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Venue |
| Mon 22 June | France vs Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname | Philadelphia Venue |
| Fri 26 June | Norway vs France | Boston Venue |
| Fri 26 June | Senegal vs Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname | Toronto Venue |
Group J
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 June | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Venue |
| Tue 16 June | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Venue |
| Mon 22 June | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Venue |
| Mon 22 June | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Venue |
| Sat 27 June | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Venue |
| Sat 27 June | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Venue |
Group K
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 17 June | Portugal vs Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia | Houston Venue |
| Wed 17 June | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Venue |
| Tue 23 June | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Venue |
| Tue 23 June | Colombia vs Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia | Estadio Guadalajara |
| Sat 27 June | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Venue |
| Sat 27 June | Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Venue |
Group L
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 17 June | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Venue |
| Wed 17 June | England vs Croatia | Dallas Venue |
| Tue 23 June | England vs Ghana | Boston Venue |
| Tue 23 June | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Venue |
| Sat 27 June | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Venue |
| Sat 27 June | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Venue |
World Cup 2026: The Complete Guide
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the most spectacular football tournament in history. It is hosted across three nations—the USA, Canada, and Mexico—with an expanded format of 48 teams.
16 Host Cities
Matches will be held in state-of-the-art Venues carefully selected for the ultimate fan experience.
- United States: 11 venues including MetLife (Final), SoFi, and AT&T Venue.
- Mexico: 3 venues including the legendary Estadio Azteca (Opening Match).
- Canada: 2 venues at BC Place (Vancouver) and BMO Field (Toronto).
Key Landmarks
Starting at Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026, and concluding at MetLife Venue on July 19, 2026.
Tournament Tickets
Official tickets will be sold exclusively via FIFA's portal. Here are the estimated price ranges based on market trends:
Ticketing Phases
Random Selection Draw (Late 2025), First-Come First-Served (Early 2026), and Last-Minute Sales during the event.
New Tournament Format
The 2026 edition introduces revolutionary changes to the world's biggest sporting event:
- 48 Teams: Expanded from 32 teams for more global representation.
- 104 Matches: Increased from 64, offering 40 additional games of football.
- 12 Groups: 4 teams per group, with the top 2 and 8 best 3rd-place teams advancing.
Plan Your Experience
With matches spread across North America, early planning is essential for the best experience.
- Book Early: Secure hotels 6-12 months in advance in major host cities.
- Fan Festivals: Official FIFA festivals with live screenings and entertainment in every city.
- Collectibles: The iconic Panini Sticker Album will return with all 48 teams.
The Journey to 2026 Starts Now
Stay updated on official announcements, match schedules, and team qualifications.
Official FIFA UpdatesWorld Cup 2026 Countdown Summary
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- Follow host cities and venues
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