A Sneak Peek into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

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.

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

All Times Eastern (ET)

DateMatchGroupVenueTime (ET)
June 11, 2026Mexico vs. South AfricaGroup AMexico City3:00 p.m.
June 11, 2026South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff DGroup AGuadalajara10:00 p.m.
June 12, 2026Canada vs. UEFA Playoff AGroup BToronto3:00 p.m.
June 12, 2026USA vs. ParaguayGroup DLos Angeles9:00 p.m.
June 13, 2026Brazil vs. MoroccoGroup CNew York / New Jersey3:00 p.m.
June 13, 2026Australia vs. UEFA Playoff CGroup DVancouver6:00 p.m.
June 13, 2026Haiti vs. ScotlandGroup CBoston9:00 p.m.
June 13, 2026Qatar vs. SwitzerlandGroup BSan Francisco Bay Area12:00 a.m.
June 14, 2026Germany vs. CuraçaoGroup EHouston1:00 p.m.
June 14, 2026Ivory Coast vs. EcuadorGroup EPhiladelphia4:00 p.m.
June 14, 2026Netherlands vs. JapanGroup FDallas7:00 p.m.
June 14, 2026UEFA Playoff B vs. TunisiaGroup FMonterrey10:00 p.m.
June 15, 2026Spain vs. Cape VerdeGroup HAtlanta12:00 p.m.
June 15, 2026Belgium vs. EgyptGroup GSeattle3:00 p.m.
June 15, 2026Saudi Arabia vs. UruguayGroup HMiami6:00 p.m.
June 15, 2026Iran vs. New ZealandGroup GLos Angeles9:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026France vs. SenegalGroup INew York / New Jersey3:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026FIFA Playoff 2 vs. NorwayGroup IBoston6:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026Argentina vs. AlgeriaGroup JKansas City9:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026Austria vs. JordanGroup JSan Francisco Bay Area12:00 a.m.
June 17, 2026Portugal vs. FIFA Playoff 1Group KHouston1:00 p.m.
June 17, 2026England vs. CroatiaGroup LDallas4:00 p.m.
June 17, 2026Ghana vs. PanamaGroup LToronto7:00 p.m.
June 17, 2026Uzbekistan vs. ColombiaGroup KMexico City10:00 p.m.
June 18, 2026UEFA Playoff D vs. South AfricaGroup AAtlanta12:00 p.m.
June 18, 2026Switzerland vs. UEFA Playoff AGroup ALos Angeles3:00 p.m.
June 18, 2026Canada vs. QatarGroup BVancouver6:00 p.m.
June 18, 2026Mexico vs. South KoreaGroup AGuadalajara9:00 p.m.
June 19, 2026USA vs. AustraliaGroup DSeattle3:00 p.m.
June 19, 2026Scotland vs. MoroccoGroup CBoston6:00 p.m.
June 19, 2026Brazil vs. HaitiGroup CPhiladelphia9:00 p.m.
June 19, 2026UEFA Playoff C vs. ParaguayGroup DSan Francisco Bay Area12:00 a.m.
June 20, 2026Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff BGroup FHouston1:00 p.m.
June 20, 2026Germany vs. Ivory CoastGroup EToronto4:00 p.m.
June 20, 2026Ecuador vs. CuraçaoGroup EKansas City8:00 p.m.
June 20, 2026Tunisia vs. JapanGroup FMonterrey12:00 a.m.
June 21, 2026Spain vs. Saudi ArabiaGroup HAtlanta12:00 p.m.
June 21, 2026Belgium vs. IranGroup GLos Angeles3:00 p.m.
June 21, 2026Uruguay vs. Cape VerdeGroup HMiami6:00 p.m.
June 21, 2026New Zealand vs. EgyptGroup GVancouver9:00 p.m.
June 22, 2026Argentina vs. AustriaGroup JDallas1:00 p.m.
June 22, 2026France vs. FIFA Playoff 2Group IPhiladelphia5:00 p.m.
June 22, 2026Norway vs. SenegalGroup INew York / New Jersey8:00 p.m.
June 22, 2026Jordan vs. AlgeriaGroup JSan Francisco Bay Area11:00 p.m.
June 23, 2026Portugal vs. UzbekistanGroup KHouston1:00 p.m.
June 23, 2026England vs. GhanaGroup LBoston4:00 p.m.
June 23, 2026Panama vs. CroatiaGroup LToronto7:00 p.m.
June 23, 2026Colombia vs. FIFA Playoff 1Group KGuadalajara10:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026Canada vs. SwitzerlandGroup BVancouver3:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026UEFA Playoff A vs. QatarGroup BSeattle3:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026Scotland vs. BrazilGroup CMiami6:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026Morocco vs. HaitiGroup CAtlanta6:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026Mexico vs. UEFA Playoff DGroup AMexico City9:00 p.m.
June 24, 2026South Korea vs. South AfricaGroup AMonterrey9:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026Ecuador vs. GermanyGroup ENew York / New Jersey4:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026Curaçao vs. Ivory CoastGroup EPhiladelphia4:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026Tunisia vs. NetherlandsGroup FKansas City7:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026Japan vs. UEFA Playoff BGroup FDallas7:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026USA vs. UEFA Playoff CGroup DLos Angeles10:00 p.m.
June 25, 2026Paraguay vs. AustraliaGroup DSan Francisco Bay Area10:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026Norway vs. FranceGroup IBoston3:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2Group IToronto3:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026New Zealand vs. BelgiumGroup GVancouver8:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026Egypt vs. IranGroup GSeattle8:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026Cape Verde vs. Saudi ArabiaGroup HHouston1:00 p.m.
June 26, 2026Uruguay vs. SpainGroup HGuadalajara11:00 p.m.
June 27, 2026Panama vs. EnglandGroup LNew York / New Jersey5:00 p.m.
June 27, 2026Croatia vs. GhanaGroup LPhiladelphia5:00 p.m.
June 27, 2026Colombia vs. PortugalGroup KMiami7:30 p.m.
June 27, 2026FIFA Playoff 1 vs. UzbekistanGroup KAtlanta7:30 p.m.
June 27, 2026Jordan vs. ArgentinaGroup JDallas10:00 p.m.
June 27, 2026Algeria vs. AustriaGroup JKansas City10:00 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.