FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Schedule, Tickets & Host Cities

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Track the live countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with key dates, host cities and schedule updates.

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Kickoff: June 11, 2026 • Mexico City / Toronto / Los Angeles

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:

Group Stage$70 - $220
Round of 32$100 - $300
Quarter-Finals$150 - $450
Semi-Finals$300 - $900
World Cup Final$500 - $2,000+

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 Updates

World Cup 2026 Countdown Summary

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Written and updated by Calendarena Editorial Team

Last updated: May 2026