World Cup 2026 Match Schedule: Every Group Stage Game by Host City

World Cup 2026 spans 39 days, 16 host cities and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The group stage alone runs from June 11 to July 2, covering 72 matches in 12 groups. Below you will find every host city with its match allocation, plus the full knockout-stage timeline — everything you need to plan your trip city by city.

Opening Match · June 11, 2026

Mexico vs South Africa

Estadio Azteca · Mexico City, Mexico · Capacity: 87,000

Final · July 19, 2026

World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York area) · Capacity: 82,500

Tournament Timeline at a Glance

June 11, 2026

Group Stage Begins

Opening match: Mexico vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca

July 2, 2026

Group Stage Concludes

All 72 group-stage matches complete; 32 teams advance

July 4–7, 2026

Round of 32

16 matches · First knockout round

July 9–12, 2026

Round of 16

8 matches · 16 teams remain

July 14–15, 2026

Quarter-finals

4 matches · 8 teams remain

July 18–19, 2026

Semi-finals

2 matches · Semi-final 1: July 18 · Semi-final 2: July 19

July 22, 2026

Third-Place Play-off

1 match

July 19, 2026

The Final

MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Group Stage Matches by Host Country and City

Each of the 16 host cities is allocated approximately 6 group-stage matches, though venue capacities and FIFA scheduling decisions create some variation. The cities are organized below by host country. Use the host cities overview to plan transit between venues.

Mexico

Mexico · 3 Host Cities

Mexico City

Estadio Azteca · Capacity 87,000 · City Guide

Mexico vs South AfricaJun 11 · Opening Match
Group Stage MatchJun 14
Group Stage MatchJun 17
Group Stage MatchJun 20
Group Stage MatchJun 24
Group Stage MatchJun 27

Guadalajara

Estadio Akron · Capacity 49,850

Mexico vs South KoreaJun 18 · Group Stage
Group Stage MatchJun 15
Group Stage MatchJun 19
Group Stage MatchJun 22
Group Stage MatchJun 25
Group Stage MatchJun 28

Monterrey

Estadio BBVA · Capacity 53,500

Group Stage MatchJun 13
Group Stage MatchJun 16
Group Stage MatchJun 20
Group Stage MatchJun 23
Group Stage MatchJun 26
Group Stage MatchJun 29

USA

United States · 11 Host Cities

New York / New Jersey

MetLife Stadium · Capacity 82,500 · City Guide · Hosts the Final (July 19)

Group Stage MatchJun 12
Group Stage MatchJun 16
Group Stage MatchJun 20
Group Stage MatchJun 24
Group Stage MatchJun 28
Group Stage MatchJul 1

Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium · Capacity 70,240

Group Stage MatchJun 12
Group Stage MatchJun 15
Group Stage MatchJun 19
Group Stage MatchJun 23
Group Stage MatchJun 26
Group Stage MatchJun 30

Dallas / Fort Worth

AT&T Stadium · Capacity 80,000

Group Stage MatchJun 13
Group Stage MatchJun 17
Group Stage MatchJun 20
Group Stage MatchJun 24
Group Stage MatchJun 27
Group Stage MatchJul 1

San Francisco Bay Area

Levi's Stadium · Capacity 68,500

Group Stage MatchJun 12
Group Stage MatchJun 16
Group Stage MatchJun 19
Group Stage MatchJun 23
Group Stage MatchJun 27
Group Stage MatchJul 2

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium · Capacity 64,767

Group Stage MatchJun 13
Group Stage MatchJun 17
Group Stage MatchJun 21
Group Stage MatchJun 25
Group Stage MatchJun 28
Group Stage MatchJul 1

Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Capacity 71,000

Group Stage MatchJun 14
Group Stage MatchJun 18
Group Stage MatchJun 22
Group Stage MatchJun 25
Group Stage MatchJun 29
Group Stage MatchJul 2

Seattle

Lumen Field · Capacity 68,740

Group Stage MatchJun 14
Group Stage MatchJun 18
Group Stage MatchJun 21
Group Stage MatchJun 25
Group Stage MatchJun 29
Group Stage MatchJul 2

Houston

NRG Stadium · Capacity 72,220

Group Stage MatchJun 13
Group Stage MatchJun 17
Group Stage MatchJun 21
Group Stage MatchJun 24
Group Stage MatchJun 28
Group Stage MatchJul 2

Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field · Capacity 69,328

Group Stage MatchJun 12
Group Stage MatchJun 15
Group Stage MatchJun 19
Group Stage MatchJun 23
Group Stage MatchJun 26
Group Stage MatchJun 30

Kansas City

Arrowhead Stadium · Capacity 76,416

Group Stage MatchJun 14
Group Stage MatchJun 18
Group Stage MatchJun 22
Group Stage MatchJun 26
Group Stage MatchJun 29
Group Stage MatchJul 1

Boston

Gillette Stadium · Capacity 65,878

Group Stage MatchJun 13
Group Stage MatchJun 16
Group Stage MatchJun 20
Group Stage MatchJun 23
Group Stage MatchJun 27
Group Stage MatchJun 30

Canada

Canada · 2 Host Cities

Toronto

BMO Field (expanded) · Capacity approx. 45,000

Group Stage MatchJun 12
Group Stage MatchJun 15
Group Stage MatchJun 19
Group Stage MatchJun 22
Group Stage MatchJun 26
Group Stage MatchJun 30

Vancouver

BC Place · Capacity 54,500

Group Stage MatchJun 11
Group Stage MatchJun 14
Group Stage MatchJun 18
Group Stage MatchJun 22
Group Stage MatchJun 25
Group Stage MatchJun 29

Knockout Stage: Key Dates

After the group stage concludes on July 2, the knockout bracket begins. All times are in local stadium time zones.

Round of 32: July 4–7 (16 matches across multiple US cities)
Round of 16: July 9–12 (8 matches)
Quarter-finals: July 14–15 (4 matches)
Semi-final 1: July 18
Semi-final 2: July 19
Third-Place Play-off: July 22
The Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Travel tip: The knockout stage brings rapidly changing travel needs. Book refundable accommodation in Final-stage cities (New York area for the Final, major hubs for semis) and cancel if your team does not advance. Flights between host cities book up fast after each round — monitor results and book within 24 hours of knowing where your team plays next.

For venue details and neighbourhood guides, visit the host cities overview, the Mexico City host city page or the New York / New Jersey guide for the Final.