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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Here is the phase-by-phase schedule breakdown for the 37-day tournament:
World Cup Tournament Schedule Breakdown
| Tournament Phase | Dates | Details |
| Group Stage | June 11 – June 27 | 72 matches across 12 groups. The opening match (Mexico vs. South Africa) kicks off June 11 in Mexico City. |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3 | The debut of the new knockout stage phase for the expanded 48-team format. |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – July 7 | 8 matches to decide the quarterfinalists. |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 – July 11 | 4 matches played across host cities. |
| Semifinals | July 14 – July 15 | The final four battle for a spot in the final. |
| Third-Place Match | July 18 | The “Bronze Final” match. |
| World Cup Final | July 19 | Hosted at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. |
World Cup Tournament Results
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| European Date | Fixture | Score | Venue / Host City | Kick-off Time (CET/CEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 28 | South Africa vs. Canada | 0-1 | Los Angeles Stadium | 21:00 (9:00 PM) |
| Monday, June 29 | Brazil vs. Japan | 2-1 | Houston Stadium | 19:00 (7:00 PM) |
| Monday, June 29 | Germany vs. Paraguay | 1-1 (3-4) | Boston Stadium | 22:30 (10:30 PM) |
| Tuesday, June 30 | Netherlands vs. Morocco | 1-1 (2-3) | Estadio Monterrey | 03:00 (3:00 AM) |
| Tuesday, June 30 | Côte d’Ivoire vs. Norway | 1-2 | Dallas Stadium | 19:00 (7:00 PM) |
| Tuesday, June 30 | France vs. Sweden | 3-0 | New York New Jersey Stadium | 23:00 (11:00 PM) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Mexico vs. Ecuador | 2-0 | Mexico City Stadium | 03:00 (3:00 AM) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | England vs. Congo DR | 2-1 | Atlanta Stadium | 18:00 (6:00 PM) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Belgium vs. Senegal | 3-2 | Seattle Stadium | 22:00 (10:00 PM) |
| Thursday, July 2 | USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2-0 | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | 02:00 (2:00 AM) |
| Thursday, July 2 | Spain vs. Austria | 3-0 | Los Angeles Stadium | 21:00 (9:00 PM) |
| Friday, July 3 | Portugal vs. Croatia | 2-1 | Toronto Stadium | 01:00 (1:00 AM) |
| Friday, July 3 | Switzerland vs. Algeria | 2-0 | BC Place Vancouver | 05:00 (5:00 AM) |
| Friday, July 3 | Australia vs. Egypt | 1-1 (2-4) | Dallas Stadium | 20:00 (8:00 PM) |
| Friday, July 3 | Argentina vs. Cabo Verde | 3-2 (ET) | Miami Stadium | 24:00 (12:00 PM) |
| Saturday, July 4 | Colombia vs. Ghana | 1-0 | Kansas City Stadium | 03:30 (3:30 AM) |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches are scheduled to take place from July 4 to July 7, 2026.
Here is the complete schedule formatted in both Local Venue Time and Central European Summer Time (CEST / MESZ) so you can track them easily depending on where you are watching.
Here is the updated schedule and results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 matches:
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 Schedule & Results
| Date (2026) | Matchup | Result | Local Venue Time | CEST / MESZ | Venue |
| Saturday, July 4 | Canada vs. Morocco | 0–3 | 12:00 PM (CDT) | 19:00 | Houston Stadium (Houston, TX) |
| Paraguay vs. France | 0–1 | 5:00 PM (EDT) | 23:00 | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia, PA) | |
| Sunday, July 5 | Brazil vs. Norway | 1–2 | 4:00 PM (EDT) | 22:00 | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| Mexico vs. England | 2–3 | 7:00 PM (CST) | 03:00 (Mon) | Mexico City Stadium / Estadio Azteca | |
| Monday, July 6 | Portugal vs. Spain | 0-1 | 2:00 PM (CDT) | 21:00 | Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| USA vs. Belgium | 1-4 | 5:00 PM (PDT) | 02:00 (Tue) | Seattle Stadium (Seattle, Washington) | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | Argentina vs. Egypt | 3-2 | 12:00 PM (EDT) | 18:00 | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Switzerland vs. Colombia | 0-0 (AET 0-0; PSO 4-3) | 1:00 PM (PDT) | 22:00 | BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) |
Note: AET = After Extra Time; PSO = Penalty Shout Out
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Quarterfinals
Schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals in both Local Time and Central European Summer Time (CEST):
| Date | Match | Score | Venue | Local Time | CEST Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 9 | Match 97: France vs. Morocco | 2 – 0 | Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA) | 4:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) | 10:00 PM CEST |
| Friday, July 10 | Match 98: Spain vs. Belgium | 2 – 1 | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA) | 12:00 PM (Noon) PDT (UTC-7) | 9:00 PM CEST |
| Saturday, July 11 | Match 99: Norway vs. England | 1 – 1 AET 1 – 2 | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL) | 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) | 11:00 PM CEST |
| Saturday, July 11 | Match 100: Argentina vs. Switzerland | 1 – 1 AET 3 – 1 | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO) | 8:00 PM CDT (UTC-5) | 3:00 AM CEST (Sunday, July 12) |
Semifinals
- Tuesday, July 14
- Match 101: France vs. Spain (Dallas Stadium)
- Wednesday, July 15
- Match 102: England vs. Argentina (Atlanta Stadium)
Third-Place Play-Off
- Saturday, July 18
- Match 103: Loser Match 101 v Loser Match 102 (Miami Stadium)
FIFA World Cup Final
The details for the final match of the tournament are:
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium (referred to as the New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament)
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey (near New York City)
