World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will commence on June 11, 2026, with the opening match scheduled at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will feature 48 teams and conclude with the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This marks the first World Cup to be held across three nations and the first to expand to a 48-team format. Canada will host 13 matches, Mexico will host 13 matches, and the United States will host 78 matches, including the final. The group stage draw is anticipated to take place in late 2025, with specific match-ups and kickoff times to be announced subsequently. Al Jazeera has provided a comprehensive schedule detailing match dates, times, and venues for all 104 games.