FIFA World Cup 2026 Dates
Complete Tournament Timeline & Key Dates
Quick Facts
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June 11 - July 19, 2026
39 Days
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104 Total Matches
Most in History
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16 Host Cities
3 Countries
Complete Tournament Timeline
Opening Match
Tournament kickoff match
π Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 11, 2026
Group Stage
12 groups of 4 teams, 72 matches
π All 16 host cities
June 12 - June 30, 2026
Rest Day
Rest and recovery before knockout stage
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July 1 - July 3, 2026
Round of 32
16 knockout matches
π Selected host cities
July 4 - July 7, 2026
Round of 16
8 knockout matches
π Selected host cities
July 8 - July 11, 2026
Quarter-finals
4 matches
π Selected host cities
July 12 - July 15, 2026
Semi-finals
2 matches
π Selected host cities
July 16 - July 17, 2026
Third-place Match
Consolation match
π TBD
July 18, 2026
Final
Championship match
π MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
July 19, 2026
Key Dates at a Glance
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Opening Match | Mexico City |
| June 30 | Group Stage Ends | All Cities |
| July 4-7 | Round of 32 | Selected Cities |
| July 8-11 | Round of 16 | Selected Cities |
| July 12-15 | Quarter-finals | Selected Cities |
| July 16-17 | Semi-finals | Selected Cities |
| July 19 | Final | New York/New Jersey |
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