Here’s the Full FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule — Groups to Finals Explained

Round of 32

Sunday, June 28

Group A No. 2 vs Group B No. 2, noon PT, Los Angeles

Monday, June 29

Group C No. 1 vs. Group F No. 2, 10 a.m. PT, Houston
Group E No. 1 vs. Groups ABCDF No. 3, 1:30 p.m. PT, Boston
Group F No. 1 vs. Group C. No. 2, 6 p.m. PT, Monterrey

Tuesday, June 30

Group E No. 2 vs. Group I No. 2, 10 a.m. PT, Dallas
Group I No. 1 vs. Groups CDFGH No. 3, 2 p.m. PT, New York/New Jersey
Group A No. 1 vs. Groups CEFHI No. 3, 6 p.m. PT, Mexico City

Wednesday, July 1

Group L. No. 1 vs. Groups EHIJK No. 3, 9 a.m. PT, Atlanta
Group G No. 1 vs. Groups AEHIJ No. 3, 1 p.m. PT, Seattle
Group D No. 1 vs. Groups BEFIJ No. 3, 5 p.m. PT, San Francisco Bay Area

Thursday, July 2

Group H No. 1 vs. Group J No. 2, noon PT, Los Angeles
Group K No. 2 vs. Group L No. 2, 4 p.m. PT, Toronto
Group B No. 1 vs. Groups EFGIJ No. 3, 8 p.m. PT, Vancouver, B.C.

Friday, July 3

Group D No. 2 vs. Group G No. 2, 11 a.m. PT, Dallas
Group J No. 1 vs. Group H No. 2, 3 p.m. PT, Miami
Group K No. 1 vs. Groups DEIJL No. 3, 6:30 p.m. PT, Kansas City

Round of 16

Saturday, July 4

Group B No. 2-Group A No. 2 winner vs. Group F No. 1-Group C No. 2 winner, 10 a.m. PT, Houston
Group E No. 1-Groups ABCDF winner vs. Group I No. 1-Groups CDFGH winner, 2 p.m. PT, Philadelphia

Sunday, July 5

Group C No. 1-Group F No. 2 winner vs. Group E No. 2-Group I No. 2 winner, 1 p.m. PT, New York/New Jersey
Group A No. 1-Groups CEFHI No. 3 winner vs. Group L No. 1-Groups EHIJK No. 3 winner, 5 p.m. PT, Mexico City

Monday, July 6

Group K No. 2-Group L No. 2 winner vs. Group H No. 1-Group J No. 2 winner, noon PT, Dallas
Group D No. 1-Groups BEFIJ winner vs. Group G No. 1-Group AEHIJ No. 3 winner, 5 p.m. PT, Seattle

Tuesday, July 7

Group J No. 1-Group H No. 2 winner vs. Group D No. 2-Group G No. 2 winner, 9 a.m. PT, Atlanta
Group B No. 1-Groups EFGIJ No. 3 winner vs. Group K No. 1-Groups DEIJL No. 3 winner, 1 p.m. PT, Vancouver, B.C.

Quarterfinals

Thursday, July 9

Quarterfinal 1, 1 p.m. PT, Boston

Friday, July 10

Quarterfinal 2, noon PT, Los Angeles

Saturday, July 11

Quarterfinal 3, 2 p.m. PT, Miami
Quarterfinal 4, 6 p.m. PT, Kansas City

Semifinals

Tuesday, July 14

Semifinal 1, noon PT, Dallas

Wednesday, July 15

Semifinal 2, noon PT, Atlanta

Bronze Game

Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m. PT, Miami

Final

Sunday, July 19, noon PT, New York/New Jersey

FAQ: FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule, Groups & Opening Matches

1. When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin?

The 2026 World Cup officially begins on June 11, 2026, with Mexico playing South Africa in Mexico City.

2. Who will play the opening match in the United States?

The United States will play Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as part of Group D.

3. Where will the 2026 FIFA World Cup final be held?

The championship match will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

4. Who are the host countries for the 2026 World Cup?

The tournament is co-hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico.

5. How many teams are participating in the 2026 World Cup?

A record 48 teams will participate, making it the largest World Cup ever.

6. How many matches will be played in total?

A total of 104 matches will be played across 39 days.

7. How many host cities are involved in the tournament?

There are 16 host cities spread across the three nations.

8. What group is the United States in for the 2026 World Cup?

The U.S. is in Group D, along with:

• Paraguay

• Australia

• Winner of Türkiye-Romania/Slovakia-Kosovo playoff

9. Who will the U.S. play besides Paraguay?

The U.S. will also face:

• Australia on June 19 in Seattle

• Playoff winner on June 25 in Los Angeles

10. Which teams are in the toughest groups?

Some of the standout group matchups include:

• France vs. Senegal in Group I

• England vs. Croatia in Group L

• Argentina vs. Algeria in Group J

• Spain vs. Cape Verde in Group H

11. Who will broadcast the 2026 World Cup in the United States?

The broadcasting rights are held by Fox Sports and Telemundo.

12. What major political figures attended the World Cup draw ceremony?

The event featured Donald Trump, Canadian PM Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

13. Where was the official World Cup draw ceremony held?

It took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

14. What entertainment was featured during the draw event?

Performances included:

• Andrea Bocelli

• Lauryn Hill

• Robbie Williams & Nicole Scherzinger

• Village People (“YMCA”)

15. How many teams will advance from each group?

Each group’s top two teams automatically advance, along with a select number of third-place teams based on points.

16. When do the knockout rounds start?

The knockout phase begins immediately after the group stage ends. (Add dates separately based on section—optional.)

17. Which match officially opens the entire tournament?

Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City opens the tournament.

18. Which match marks the first-ever appearance for Cape Verde?

Cape Verde’s first World Cup appearance will be against Spain on June 15 in Atlanta.

19. How many matches will be held in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles will host several matches, including U.S. vs. Paraguay and the final group match on June 25.

20. How can fans follow schedule updates?

Official updates will be posted on:

• FIFA’s website

• Host nation football association websites

• Fox Sports & Telemundo platforms

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