World Cup 2026 — Full Schedule
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FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule time, venues and format
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule covers 104 matches across 39 match days, the longest World Cup ever staged. Kickoff times are tuned for North American primetime: most group games start at 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 21:00 ET, with knockout matches typically at 15:00 or 20:00 ET so European and Asian audiences can also watch live.
All 48 teams play three group games. The top two from each of the twelve groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, progress to a new 32-team Round of 32 followed by the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place play-off (July 18) and the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Use the filters above to find FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule time information by date, by team, by group (A through L), or by venue. Once a match is in progress the card switches to live mode and the score updates automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What time do FIFA World Cup 2026 matches kick off?
Group-stage matches are scheduled at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 Eastern Time. Each match page shows the local kickoff for the host city.
How many matches are in the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule?
104 matches in total: 72 group-stage games plus the new 32-team knockout bracket through to the final.