World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled with 104 matches across US Canada and Mexico

FIFA on Saturday unveiled in Washington the full calendar for the 2026 World Cup, confirming all match dates, kick off times and host venues for the first tournament to be staged by three countries and contested by 48 teams.

The United States, Mexico and Canada will co host an expanded competition featuring 104 matches, with 78 games to be played in the United States and 13 each in Canada and Mexico. With the draw completed and only the March playoff paths still to be resolved, the 42 teams already qualified can now finalize their preparation plans, select base camps and organize logistics for a tournament that will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The opening match will be held in Mexico City on June 11 when Mexico face South Africa, followed later the same night by South Korea against a UEFA playoff winner in Guadalajara. Canada launch their campaign on June 12 in Toronto, while the United States open in Los Angeles against Paraguay.

Morocco’s group stage schedule places the Atlas Lions in a high profile opener against Brazil at the New York and New Jersey stadium on June 13, before meetings with Scotland in Boston on June 19 and Haiti in Atlanta on June 24. Other headline fixtures in the opening days include France against Senegal, Argentina against Algeria and Belgium against Egypt.

The knockout phase begins on June 28 with the round of 32, followed by rounds of 16 and quarter finals spread across major cities including Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami and Toronto. Semi finals are scheduled for July 14 in Dallas and July 15 in Atlanta, with the third place match in Miami on July 18.

The final will be staged on July 19 at the New York and New Jersey stadium, bringing to a close the largest World Cup in history. FIFA said the timetable reflects a logistics plan designed to limit long travel for teams and supporters while showcasing the tournament across North America’s main football hubs.