2026 World Cup — Match schedule.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
Direct answer
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ran 11 June – 19 July 2026 with 104 matches at 16 venues. The opening match was Mexico match at Estadio Azteca, 11 June, and the final was TBD — 19 July at MetLife Stadium.
2026 match schedule — summary
| Dates | 11 June – 19 July 2026 |
| Total matches | 104 |
| Teams | 48 |
| Venues | 16 |
| Opening match | Mexico match at Estadio Azteca, 11 June |
| Final | TBD — 19 July at MetLife Stadium |
| Format | First 48-team edition · 12 groups of 4 |
The story
The first 48-team World Cup and the first hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico. A record 104 matches across 16 venues. The opening match was at the Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups. The final is at MetLife Stadium. Follow the live tournament on our World Cup 2026 hub.
Related
See the full 2026 edition profile, the 2026 final classification, and our finals history.
Tables and ranking points refresh as matches finish. Standings · Match schedule · World Cup 2026
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