Published: February 2026 | Source: Euro.live Sports Desk
The wait is over for football fans worldwide! FIFA has officially unveiled the comprehensive match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the largest edition in history. Hosted across 16 iconic cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the tournament will feature 48 teams competing in a record-breaking 104 matches.
Tournament Overview
Opening Match: June 11, 2026, at the historic Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
Total Teams: 48 National Teams.
Host Cities: 16 cities across North America.
Grand Final: July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Group Stage Highlights
Week 1: The Kick-off
June 11: * Match 1: Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) – Mexico City Stadium.
Match 2: South Korea vs. Play-off Winner – Guadalajara Stadium.
June 12: * Match 3: Canada vs. Play-off Winner (Group B) – Toronto Stadium.
Match 4: USA vs. Paraguay (Group D) – Los Angeles Stadium.
June 13 (Marquee Matchup):
Match 7: Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C) – New York New Jersey Stadium.
Week 2: European Giants Enter the Fray
June 15: * Spain vs. Cape Verde (Group H) – Atlanta Stadium.
Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) – Seattle Stadium.
June 16: * France vs. Senegal (Group I) – New York New Jersey Stadium.
Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J) – Kansas City Stadium.
June 17:
England vs. Croatia (Group L) – Dallas Stadium.
Round,Date,Key Venues
Round of 32,"June 28 – July 3, 2026","Los Angeles, Dallas, Mexico City, Toronto"
Round of 16,"July 4 – July 7, 2026","Philadelphia, Houston, Vancouver, Seattle"
Quarter-finals,"July 9 – July 11, 2026","Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City"
Semi-finals,"July 14 – July 15, 2026","Dallas, Atlanta"
Third Place,"July 18, 2026",Miami Stadium
World Cup Final,"July 19, 2026",New York New Jersey Stadium
Tickets & Hospitality
Fans are encouraged to register early to secure their spot at the world’s biggest sporting event.
Why Follow the World Cup on Euro.live?
As we look forward to United 2026, Euro.live will provide live currency exchange rates for fans traveling to North America, real-time score updates, and expert analysis of the European teams' performances in the tournament.
Editor's Note: For the official and most up-to-date details, please visit the Official FIFA World Cup Schedule.


