World Cup Schedule

Tournament overview

  • Dates: 11 June 2026 – 19 July 2026 (39 days)
  • Host countries: USA, Canada and Mexico
  • Teams: 48 (up from 32 in 2022)
  • Total matches: 104 (up from 64 in 2022)
  • Format: Group Stage → Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Final

Key dates

  • 11 June — Tournament opens
  • 11–27 June — Group Stage
  • 28 June – 3 July — Round of 32 (NEW round)
  • 4–7 July — Round of 16
  • 9–11 July — Quarter-finals
  • 14–15 July — Semi-finals
  • 18 July — Third-place play-off
  • 19 July — Final

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