The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be a monumental event, as it will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament is particularly special as it marks the first time the competition will feature 48 teams, expanding the joy of soccer to more nations around the globe. Football fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the detailed schedule to plan their excursions and engross themselves in this grand occasion.

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
All Times Eastern (ET)
| Date | Match | Group | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs. South Africa | Group A | Mexico City | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 11, 2026 | South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D | Group A | Guadalajara | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A | Group B | Toronto | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 12, 2026 | USA vs. Paraguay | Group D | Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs. Morocco | Group C | New York / New Jersey | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 13, 2026 | Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C | Group D | Vancouver | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 13, 2026 | Haiti vs. Scotland | Group C | Boston | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | Group B | San Francisco Bay Area | 12:00 a.m. |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs. Curaçao | Group E | Houston | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 14, 2026 | Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | Group E | Philadelphia | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs. Japan | Group F | Dallas | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 14, 2026 | UEFA Playoff B vs. Tunisia | Group F | Monterrey | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs. Cape Verde | Group H | Atlanta | 12:00 p.m. |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs. Egypt | Group G | Seattle | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Group H | Miami | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 15, 2026 | Iran vs. New Zealand | Group G | Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs. Senegal | Group I | New York / New Jersey | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 16, 2026 | FIFA Playoff 2 vs. Norway | Group I | Boston | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 16, 2026 | Argentina vs. Algeria | Group J | Kansas City | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 16, 2026 | Austria vs. Jordan | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area | 12:00 a.m. |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs. FIFA Playoff 1 | Group K | Houston | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs. Croatia | Group L | Dallas | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 17, 2026 | Ghana vs. Panama | Group L | Toronto | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 17, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | Group K | Mexico City | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 18, 2026 | UEFA Playoff D vs. South Africa | Group A | Atlanta | 12:00 p.m. |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs. UEFA Playoff A | Group A | Los Angeles | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs. Qatar | Group B | Vancouver | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 18, 2026 | Mexico vs. South Korea | Group A | Guadalajara | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs. Australia | Group D | Seattle | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs. Morocco | Group C | Boston | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 19, 2026 | Brazil vs. Haiti | Group C | Philadelphia | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 19, 2026 | UEFA Playoff C vs. Paraguay | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area | 12:00 a.m. |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B | Group F | Houston | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs. Ivory Coast | Group E | Toronto | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 20, 2026 | Ecuador vs. Curaçao | Group E | Kansas City | 8:00 p.m. |
| June 20, 2026 | Tunisia vs. Japan | Group F | Monterrey | 12:00 a.m. |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Group H | Atlanta | 12:00 p.m. |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs. Iran | Group G | Los Angeles | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | Group H | Miami | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 21, 2026 | New Zealand vs. Egypt | Group G | Vancouver | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs. Austria | Group J | Dallas | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs. FIFA Playoff 2 | Group I | Philadelphia | 5:00 p.m. |
| June 22, 2026 | Norway vs. Senegal | Group I | New York / New Jersey | 8:00 p.m. |
| June 22, 2026 | Jordan vs. Algeria | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | Group K | Houston | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs. Ghana | Group L | Boston | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama vs. Croatia | Group L | Toronto | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 23, 2026 | Colombia vs. FIFA Playoff 1 | Group K | Guadalajara | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | Canada vs. Switzerland | Group B | Vancouver | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | UEFA Playoff A vs. Qatar | Group B | Seattle | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs. Brazil | Group C | Miami | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs. Haiti | Group C | Atlanta | 6:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | Mexico vs. UEFA Playoff D | Group A | Mexico City | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 24, 2026 | South Korea vs. South Africa | Group A | Monterrey | 9:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs. Germany | Group E | New York / New Jersey | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast | Group E | Philadelphia | 4:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | Group F | Kansas City | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B | Group F | Dallas | 7:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | USA vs. UEFA Playoff C | Group D | Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 25, 2026 | Paraguay vs. Australia | Group D | San Francisco Bay Area | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs. France | Group I | Boston | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 | Group I | Toronto | 3:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | New Zealand vs. Belgium | Group G | Vancouver | 8:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | Egypt vs. Iran | Group G | Seattle | 8:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | Group H | Houston | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 26, 2026 | Uruguay vs. Spain | Group H | Guadalajara | 11:00 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs. England | Group L | New York / New Jersey | 5:00 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs. Ghana | Group L | Philadelphia | 5:00 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia vs. Portugal | Group K | Miami | 7:30 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | FIFA Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan | Group K | Atlanta | 7:30 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | Jordan vs. Argentina | Group J | Dallas | 10:00 p.m. |
| June 27, 2026 | Algeria vs. Austria | Group J | Kansas City | 10:00 p.m. |
Key Dates and Locations
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to kick off in June 2026, with matches being held across various cities in the three host countries. With iconic venues such as New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Mexico City, fans will have the chance to experience the matchday atmosphere in cities that are rich in soccer history. While the exact match schedule is still pending, early reports suggest that the tournament will feature an array of thrilling matchups.
What to Expect
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, fans should keep an eye out for specific dates, match times, and ticket sales. FIFA is expected to announce the complete schedule well ahead of the tournament, providing ample time for fans to make travel arrangements. This unprecedented World Cup promises to bring together fans from all walks of life, celebrating the beautiful game on a global stage.
