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When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off on 11 June 2026 and conclude with the final on 19 July 2026. As the 23rd edition of football’s most prestigious international tournament, fans can look forward to more matches, more teams and more unforgettable moments than ever before.
Where is the FIFA World Cup 202 being held?
For the first time in World Cup history, the tournament will be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Matches will be played across 16 host cities throughout North America, giving supporters the opportunity to experience world-class football in some of the continent’s most iconic destinations.
A World Cup First: Half-Time Show Confirmed for the Final
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to make history both on and off the pitch. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026 will feature the tournament’s first-ever official half-time show.
Taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the show is expected to bring a new level of entertainment to football’s biggest match, drawing inspiration from the famous Super Bowl half-time performances. The event is being developed with involvement from the globally renowned band Coldplay, promising a spectacular celebration alongside the crowning of the world champions.
How many teams will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026™?
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ marks a major expansion of the tournament, with 48 national teams competing for football’s biggest prize. This is a significant increase from the 32-team format used in previous editions, creating more opportunities for nations from around the world to take part on the global stage.
Following the final qualification process, 48 countries secured their place at the tournament. With more teams and matches than ever before, the competition will run for 39 days, making it the longest FIFA World Cup™ in history and giving fans even more world-class football to enjoy throughout the summer.
What is the FIFA Peace Prize?
The FIFA Peace Prize is an annual award introduced by FIFA in 2025 to recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to promoting unity and peace through their actions and influence.
The inaugural FIFA Peace Prize was presented during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ group stage draw in December 2025. The first recipient of the award was Donald Trump, who was honoured for efforts that FIFA stated had helped bring people together and encourage peace on a global scale.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Schedule & Fixtures
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ promises a record-breaking summer of football, featuring 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament begins on 11 June 2026 with hosts Mexico opening the competition in Mexico City, while the final takes place on 19 July 2026 at the iconic New York New Jersey Stadium.
Fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule, starting with the expanded group stage, followed by the brand-new Round of 32, before the tournament progresses through the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze final and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final.
With 48 nations competing for football's biggest prize, supporters will have more matches than ever to enjoy, including blockbuster clashes featuring traditional powerhouses such as Brazil, Argentina, England, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Explore the complete FIFA World Cup 2026™ fixture list below to discover match dates, kick-off locations and the route to the final.
Group Stage Fixtures
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Mexico v South Africa – Group A – Mexico City Stadium
Korea Republic v Czechia – Group A – Estadio Guadalajara
Friday, 12 June 2026
Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina – Group B – Toronto Stadium
USA v Paraguay – Group D – Los Angeles Stadium
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Haiti v Scotland – Group C – Boston Stadium
Australia v Türkiye – Group D – BC Place Vancouver
Brazil v Morocco – Group C – New York New Jersey Stadium
Qatar v Switzerland – Group B – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador – Group E – Philadelphia Stadium
Germany v Curaçao – Group E – Houston Stadium
Netherlands v Japan – Group F – Dallas Stadium
Sweden v Tunisia – Group F – Estadio Monterrey
Monday, 15 June 2026
Saudi Arabia v Uruguay – Group H – Miami Stadium
Spain v Cabo Verde – Group H – Atlanta Stadium
IR Iran v New Zealand – Group G – Los Angeles Stadium
Belgium v Egypt – Group G – Seattle Stadium
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
France v Senegal – Group I – New York New Jersey Stadium
Iraq v Norway – Group I – Boston Stadium
Argentina v Algeria – Group J – Kansas City Stadium
Austria v Jordan – Group J – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Ghana v Panama – Group L – Toronto Stadium
England v Croatia – Group L – Dallas Stadium
Portugal v Congo DR – Group K – Houston Stadium
Uzbekistan v Colombia – Group K – Mexico City Stadium
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Czechia v South Africa – Group A – Atlanta Stadium
Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina – Group B – Los Angeles Stadium
Canada v Qatar – Group B – BC Place Vancouver
Mexico v Korea Republic – Group A – Estadio Guadalajara
Friday, 19 June 2026
Brazil v Haiti – Group C – Philadelphia Stadium
Scotland v Morocco – Group C – Boston Stadium
Türkiye v Paraguay – Group D – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
USA v Australia – Group D – Seattle Stadium
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Germany v Côte d’Ivoire – Group E – Toronto Stadium
Ecuador v Curaçao – Group E – Kansas City Stadium
Netherlands v Sweden – Group F – Houston Stadium
Tunisia v Japan – Group F – Estadio Monterrey
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Uruguay v Cabo Verde – Group H – Miami Stadium
Spain v Saudi Arabia – Group H – Atlanta Stadium
Belgium v IR Iran – Group G – Los Angeles Stadium
New Zealand v Egypt – Group G – BC Place Vancouver
Monday, 22 June 2026
Norway v Senegal – Group I – New York New Jersey Stadium
France v Iraq – Group I – Philadelphia Stadium
Argentina v Austria – Group J – Dallas Stadium
Jordan v Algeria – Group J – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
England v Ghana – Group L – Boston Stadium
Panama v Croatia – Group L – Toronto Stadium
Portugal v Uzbekistan – Group K – Houston Stadium
Colombia v Congo DR – Group K – Estadio Guadalajara
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Scotland v Brazil – Group C – Miami Stadium
Morocco v Haiti – Group C – Atlanta Stadium
Switzerland v Canada – Group B – BC Place Vancouver
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar – Group B – Seattle Stadium
Czechia v Mexico – Group A – Mexico City Stadium
South Africa v Korea Republic – Group A – Estadio Monterrey
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire – Group E – Philadelphia Stadium
Ecuador v Germany – Group E – New York New Jersey Stadium
Japan v Sweden – Group F – Dallas Stadium
Tunisia v Netherlands – Group F – Kansas City Stadium
Türkiye v USA – Group D – Los Angeles Stadium
Paraguay v Australia – Group D – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Friday, 26 June 2026
Norway v France – Group I – Boston Stadium
Senegal v Iraq – Group I – Toronto Stadium
Egypt v IR Iran – Group G – Seattle Stadium
New Zealand v Belgium – Group G – BC Place Vancouver
Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia – Group H – Houston Stadium
Uruguay v Spain – Group H – Estadio Guadalajara
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Panama v England – Group L – New York New Jersey Stadium
Croatia v Ghana – Group L – Philadelphia Stadium
Algeria v Austria – Group J – Kansas City Stadium
Jordan v Argentina – Group J – Dallas Stadium
Colombia v Portugal – Group K – Miami Stadium
Congo DR v Uzbekistan – Group K – Atlanta Stadium
Round of 32 Fixtures
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Match 73 – Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up – Los Angeles Stadium
Monday, 29 June 2026
Match 74 – Group E winners v Group A/B/C/D/F third place – Boston Stadium
Match 75 – Group F winners v Group C runners-up – Estadio Monterrey
Match 76 – Group C winners v Group F runners-up – Houston Stadium
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Match 77 – Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place – New York New Jersey Stadium
Match 78 – Group E runners-up v Group I runners-up – Dallas Stadium
Match 79 – Group A winners v Group C/E/F/H/I third place – Mexico City Stadium
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Match 80 – Group L winners v Group E/H/I/J/K third place – Atlanta Stadium
Match 81 – Group D winners v Group B/E/F/I/J third place – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Match 82 – Group G winners v Group A/E/H/I/J third place – Seattle Stadium
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Match 83 – Group K runners-up v Group L runners-up – Toronto Stadium
Match 84 – Group H winners v Group J runners-up – Los Angeles Stadium
Match 85 – Group B winners v Group E/F/G/I/J third place – BC Place Vancouver
Friday, 3 July 2026
Match 86 – Group J winners v Group H runners-up – Miami Stadium
Match 87 – Group K winners v Group D/E/I/J/L third place – Kansas City Stadium
Match 88 – Group D runners-up v Group G runners-up – Dallas Stadium
Round of 16 Fixtures
Saturday, 4 July 2026
Match 89 – Winner match 74 v Winner match 77 – Philadelphia Stadium
Match 90 – Winner match 73 v Winner match 75 – Houston Stadium
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Match 91 – Winner match 76 v Winner match 78 – New York New Jersey Stadium
Match 92 – Winner match 79 v Winner match 80 – Mexico City Stadium
Monday, 6 July 2026
Match 93 – Winner match 83 v Winner match 84 – Dallas Stadium
Match 94 – Winner match 81 v Winner match 82 – Seattle Stadium
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Match 95 – Winner match 86 v Winner match 88 – Atlanta Stadium
Match 96 – Winner match 85 v Winner match 87 – BC Place Vancouver
Quarter-Final Fixtures
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Match 97 – Winner match 89 v Winner match 90 – Boston Stadium
Friday, 10 July 2026
Match 98 – Winner match 93 v Winner match 94 – Los Angeles Stadium
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Match 99 – Winner match 91 v Winner match 92 – Miami Stadium
Match 100 – Winner match 95 v Winner match 96 – Kansas City Stadium
Semi-Final Fixtures
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Match 101 – Winner match 97 v Winner match 98 – Dallas Stadium
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Match 102 – Winner match 99 v Winner match 100 – Atlanta Stadium
Third-Place Play-Off
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Match 103 – Runner-up match 101 v Runner-up match 102 – Miami Stadium
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Match 104 – Winner match 101 v Winner match 102 – New York New Jersey Stadium
How much do FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets Cost?
Ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026 vary significantly depending on the match, venue, seat category and demand. During the tournament, official ticket prices range from around $60 for selected seats to premium hospitality experiences costing several thousand dollars.
High-profile fixtures, knockout matches and the FIFA World Cup Final command the highest prices, while group-stage matches and games hosted in certain cities may offer more affordable options. Prices can also fluctuate throughout the tournament based on availability and demand.
Watching the World Cup
You don't need a ticket to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Whether you're gathering with friends at your local pub, booking a table at a lively sports bar or hosting a match-day party at home, there are countless ways to enjoy every goal, save and dramatic moment of the tournament.
For many fans, watching alongside fellow supporters creates an atmosphere that rivals the stadium itself. Big-screen venues, bustling pubs and vibrant restaurants are expected to be packed throughout the competition, offering the perfect setting to cheer on your favourite nation and soak up the World Cup spirit.
Prefer a more relaxed experience? Create your own match-day ambience at home with great food, drinks and friends as you follow the action from the opening fixture to the final whistle in New York New Jersey.
Looking for the perfect place to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026? Explore our guides to the best pubs, bars, restaurants and experiences below to find fantastic deals and make every match unforgettable.
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How to plan the ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 party at home?
Not travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2026? Bring the excitement home and host your own match-day celebration. Whether you're gathering friends for the opening game, a crucial knockout fixture or the final itself, a little preparation can transform any living room or garden into the perfect football fan zone.
To create the ultimate World Cup viewing experience, consider:
- Large-screen TVs, home cinema systems or outdoor projector screens for big-match viewing
- Wireless Bluetooth speakers to amplify the atmosphere
- Garden bars and outdoor seating areas for summer kick-offs
- BBQ grills for pre-match feasts and half-time snacks
- Soft drink bundles and refreshments for guests
- Beer fridges to keep drinks perfectly chilled throughout the tournament
- Wines, beers and spirits for celebrating every victory
- Football shirts and fan gear to show support for your favourite team
Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a full-scale football party, we've rounded up everything you need to make your FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations unforgettable. Browse our dedicated World Cup Party page for inspiration, essentials and fantastic savings.