FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule: Dates, Times, Matchup and Locations
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest soccer tournament ever played. Three countries host it together for the first time: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It features 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 stadiums spread across North America. That is 40 more games than the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
This page gives you the full match schedule with dates, kickoff times in Eastern Time, matchups, and venue locations for every stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule at a Glance
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 11 to June 27, 2026 |
| Round of 32 | June 28 to July 3, 2026 |
| Round of 16 | July 4 to July 7, 2026 |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 to July 11, 2026 |
| Semifinals | July 14 to July 15, 2026 |
| Third-Place Match | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
| World Cup Final | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
Key facts:
- Opening match: Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City at 3:00 PM ET on June 11
- World Cup Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey at 3:00 PM ET on July 19
- Total matches: 104
- Host stadiums: 16 (11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, 2 in Canada)
Note: Six team spots remain TBD pending the UEFA Playoffs and FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoffs on March 26 and 31, 2026. This page will be updated once those results are in.
2026 World Cup Group Stage Schedule
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, 2026. All 48 teams play three matches each across 12 groups labeled A through L.
The top two teams from each group advance automatically. The eight best third-place teams also move on. All 32 advancing teams enter the new Round of 32.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
Thursday, June 11
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Mexico vs. South Africa | 3:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 2 | A | South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D | 10:00 PM | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Mexico opens the first-ever 48-team World Cup. This match is a direct rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener between the same two teams at the same stadium.
Friday, June 12
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | B | Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A | 3:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 4 | D | USA vs. Paraguay | 9:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Canada and the USA both open at home. The USA faces Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in their first home World Cup match since 1994.
Saturday, June 13
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | D | Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C | 12:00 AM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 6 | B | Qatar vs. Switzerland | 3:00 PM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 7 | C | Brazil vs. Morocco | 6:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 8 | C | Haiti vs. Scotland | 9:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
Brazil vs. Morocco is one of the most anticipated group-stage matchups of the entire tournament.
Sunday, June 14
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | E | Germany vs. Curaçao | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 10 | F | Netherlands vs. Japan | 4:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| 11 | E | Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | 7:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 12 | F | UEFA Playoff B vs. Tunisia | 10:00 PM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Germany takes on Curaçao. Curaçao is the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup.
Monday, June 15
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | H | Spain vs. Cape Verde | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 14 | G | Belgium vs. Egypt | 3:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 15 | H | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| 16 | G | Iran vs. New Zealand | 9:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Tuesday, June 16
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | I | France vs. Senegal | 3:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 18 | I | IC Playoff 2 vs. Norway | 6:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| 19 | J | Argentina vs. Algeria | 9:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 20 | J | Austria vs. Jordan | 12:00 AM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Defending champion Argentina opens Group J against Algeria in Kansas City.
Wednesday, June 17
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | K | Portugal vs. IC Playoff 1 | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 22 | L | England vs. Croatia | 4:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| 23 | L | Ghana vs. Panama | 7:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 24 | K | Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | 10:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
England vs. Croatia is a rematch of their dramatic 2018 World Cup semifinal. This time it is a group-stage showdown in Dallas.
Thursday, June 18
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | A | UEFA Playoff D vs. South Africa | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 26 | B | Switzerland vs. UEFA Playoff A | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 27 | B | Canada vs. Qatar | 6:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 28 | A | Mexico vs. South Korea | 9:00 PM | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Friday, June 19
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | D | UEFA Playoff C vs. Paraguay | 12:00 AM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 30 | D | USA vs. Australia | 3:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 31 | C | Scotland vs. Morocco | 6:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| 32 | C | Brazil vs. Haiti | 9:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Saturday, June 20
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | F | Tunisia vs. Japan | 12:00 AM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| 34 | F | Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 35 | E | Germany vs. Ivory Coast | 4:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 36 | E | Ecuador vs. Curaçao | 8:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Match 33 is a milestone. Tunisia vs. Japan is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history.
Sunday, June 21
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | H | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 38 | G | Belgium vs. Iran | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 39 | H | Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| 40 | G | New Zealand vs. Egypt | 9:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
Monday, June 22
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | J | Argentina vs. Austria | 1:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| 42 | I | France vs. IC Playoff 2 | 5:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 43 | I | Norway vs. Senegal | 8:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 44 | J | Jordan vs. Algeria | 11:00 PM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Tuesday, June 23
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | K | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 46 | L | England vs. Ghana | 4:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| 47 | L | Panama vs. Croatia | 7:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 48 | K | Colombia vs. IC Playoff 1 | 10:00 PM | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Wednesday, June 24 (Final Group Matchday)
Both matches in each group kick off at the same time to keep results fair for all teams.
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | B | Switzerland vs. Canada | 3:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 50 | B | UEFA Playoff A vs. Qatar | 3:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 51 | C | Scotland vs. Brazil | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| 52 | C | Morocco vs. Haiti | 6:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 53 | A | UEFA Playoff D vs. Mexico | 9:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 54 | A | South Africa vs. South Korea | 9:00 PM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Thursday, June 25 (Final Group Matchday)
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | E | Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast | 4:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 56 | E | Ecuador vs. Germany | 4:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 57 | F | Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B | 7:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| 58 | F | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 59 | D | UEFA Playoff C vs. USA | 10:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| 60 | D | Paraguay vs. Australia | 10:00 PM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Friday, June 26 (Final Group Matchday)
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | I | Norway vs. France | 3:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| 62 | I | Senegal vs. IC Playoff 2 | 3:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 63 | H | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | 8:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 64 | H | Uruguay vs. Spain | 8:00 PM | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
| 65 | G | Egypt vs. Iran | 11:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 66 | G | New Zealand vs. Belgium | 11:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
Saturday, June 27 (Final Group Matchday)
| Match No. | Group | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | L | Panama vs. England | 5:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 68 | L | Croatia vs. Ghana | 5:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 69 | K | Colombia vs. Portugal | 7:30 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| 70 | K | IC Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan | 7:30 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 71 | J | Algeria vs. Austria | 10:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 72 | J | Jordan vs. Argentina | 10:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
Playoff Team Guide
These six spots will be confirmed after March 31, 2026.
UEFA Playoffs (4 spots)
| Placeholder | Teams in the Running | Goes to Group |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Playoff A | Italy, Wales, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland | B |
| UEFA Playoff B | Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania | F |
| UEFA Playoff C | Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia, Kosovo | D |
| UEFA Playoff D | Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, Republic of Ireland | A |
Each path has two semifinal matches on March 26 and one final on March 31, 2026.
FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoffs (2 spots)
| Placeholder | Teams in the Running | Goes to Group |
|---|---|---|
| IC Playoff 1 | DR Congo, Jamaica, New Caledonia | K |
| IC Playoff 2 | Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname | I |
The IC Playoff format works like this: DR Congo and Iraq go directly to the finals as the two highest-ranked teams. New Caledonia vs. Jamaica and Bolivia vs. Suriname are the semifinals on March 26. The two final matches are on March 31, 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Round of 32 Schedule (June 28 to July 3)
The Round of 32 is brand new to the World Cup. It never existed before 2026. All 32 advancing teams play single-elimination matches. The 16 winners move on to the Round of 16.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun. 28 | 73 | Runner-up A vs. Runner-up B | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 74 | Winner C vs. Runner-up F | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 75 | Winner E vs. Best 3rd (A/B/C/D/F) | 4:30 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 76 | Winner F vs. Runner-up C | 9:00 PM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 77 | Winner I vs. Best 3rd (C/D/F/G/H) | 5:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 78 | Runner-up E vs. Runner-up I | 1:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 79 | Winner A vs. Best 3rd (C/E/F/H/I) | 9:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 80 | Winner L vs. Best 3rd (E/H/I/J/K) | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 81 | Winner D vs. Best 3rd (B/E/F/I/J) | 8:00 PM | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 82 | Winner G vs. Best 3rd (A/E/H/I/J) | 4:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 83 | Runner-up K vs. Runner-up L | 7:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 84 | Winner H vs. Runner-up J | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 85 | Winner B vs. Best 3rd (E/F/G/I/J) | 11:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 86 | Winner J vs. Runner-up H | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 87 | Winner K vs. Best 3rd (D/E/I/J/L) | 9:30 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 88 | Runner-up D vs. Runner-up G | 2:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
Round of 16 Schedule (July 4 to July 7)
The 16 surviving teams play single-elimination matches. One loss and you are out.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 89 | Winner Match 74 vs. Winner Match 77 | 5:00 PM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 90 | Winner Match 73 vs. Winner Match 75 | 1:00 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 91 | Winner Match 76 vs. Winner Match 78 | 4:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 92 | Winner Match 79 vs. Winner Match 80 | 8:00 PM | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 93 | Winner Match 83 vs. Winner Match 84 | 3:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 94 | Winner Match 81 vs. Winner Match 82 | 8:00 PM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 95 | Winner Match 86 vs. Winner Match 88 | 12:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 96 | Winner Match 85 vs. Winner Match 87 | 4:00 PM | BC Place, Vancouver |
Starting from the Round of 16 on July 4, every match through the Final airs exclusively on the main FOX broadcast network in the USA.
Quarterfinals Schedule (July 9 to July 11)
Eight teams remain. Four games decide who reaches the semifinals.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul. 9 | 97 | Winner Match 89 vs. Winner Match 90 | 4:00 PM | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| Fri, Jul. 10 | 98 | Winner Match 93 vs. Winner Match 94 | 3:00 PM | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 99 | Winner Match 91 vs. Winner Match 92 | 5:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 100 | Winner Match 95 vs. Winner Match 96 | 9:00 PM | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Semifinals Schedule (July 14 to July 15)
Two games. Four teams. Only two advance to the Final.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul. 14 | 101 | Winner Match 97 vs. Winner Match 98 | 3:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas) |
| Wed, Jul. 15 | 102 | Winner Match 99 vs. Winner Match 100 | 3:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Third-Place Match (July 18)
The two semifinal losers play for bronze in Miami.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul. 18 | 103 | Loser Match 101 vs. Loser Match 102 | 5:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
World Cup Final (July 19)
The championship match takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET. That puts it at 8:00 PM in London and 9:00 PM across Central Europe.
| Date | Match No. | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jul. 19 | 104 | Winner Match 101 vs. Winner Match 102 | 3:00 PM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
FIFA officially calls it “New York New Jersey Stadium” during the tournament due to sponsorship naming rules. The stadium seats over 82,000 fans.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know
What is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the tournament. It is the first World Cup with 48 teams instead of 32. The USA, Mexico, and Canada host it together. North America last hosted the World Cup in 1994.
The USA carries the biggest share. It hosts 78 of the 104 total matches including all games from the quarterfinals onward. Canada and Mexico each host 13 matches.
What is New About the 2026 World Cup Format?
The tournament expanded from 32 teams in 8 groups to 48 teams in 12 groups.
The biggest change is the brand-new Round of 32. It never existed at any previous World Cup. Teams no longer go straight from the group stage to the Round of 16. There is now a full extra knockout round in between.
Here is how the progression works:
- 48 teams enter the group stage
- 32 teams advance to the Round of 32
- 16 teams advance to the Round of 16
- 8 teams reach the Quarterfinals
- 4 teams reach the Semifinals
- 2 teams play the Final
When Does the 2026 World Cup Start and End?
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. That is 39 days of soccer across North America.
How Many Stadiums Does the 2026 World Cup Use?
The 2026 World Cup uses 16 stadiums across three countries. The USA hosts matches at 11 venues, Mexico at 3 and Canada at 2.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosts the Final on July 19. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas hosts the most matches of any single venue with 9 games including a semifinal.
For the full breakdown of every stadium including capacity, location and match schedule visit our complete 2026 World Cup Stadiums guide.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony?
The opening ceremony takes place on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The first match follows right after at the same venue. Mexico faces South Africa in that opener. Estadio Azteca hosted the World Cup opening match in both 1970 and 1986.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The Final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET. The stadium seats over 82,000 fans and sits about 10 miles west of New York City. FIFA calls it “New York New Jersey Stadium” during the tournament due to sponsorship rules.
Will the 2026 World Cup Final Have a Halftime Show?
Yes. For the first time in World Cup history the 2026 Final will feature a live halftime show. Every previous World Cup final had a standard 15-minute break with no entertainment.
Global Citizen is the official producer. Chris Martin and Phil Harvey from Coldplay serve as creative partners and help FIFA select the artists. Neither has confirmed they will perform. The full performer lineup is not yet announced.
FIFA also plans a Times Square takeover in New York City on July 18 and 19 with live fan events.
Who are the Six TBD Teams?
Six spots remain open. Two playoff tournaments in March 2026 decide them.
UEFA Playoffs (4 spots) – semifinals March 26, finals March 31:
- Playoff A winner joins Group B: Italy, Wales, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland
- Playoff B winner joins Group F: Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania
- Playoff C winner joins Group D: Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia, Kosovo
- Playoff D winner joins Group A: Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, Republic of Ireland
FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoffs (2 spots) – all matches in Guadalajara, Mexico:
- IC Playoff 1 winner joins Group K: DR Congo, Jamaica, New Caledonia
- IC Playoff 2 winner joins Group I: Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname
DR Congo and Iraq go directly to the finals on March 31. New Caledonia vs. Jamaica and Bolivia vs. Suriname are the semifinals on March 26.
How Many Teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams compete. That is up from 32 at every previous tournament. Four nations make their World Cup debut in 2026: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan.
How Do Matches Get Decided?
Group stage matches can end in a draw. Knockout rounds cannot. A tie after 90 minutes goes to 30 minutes of extra time. A tie after extra time goes to a penalty shootout.
When Does the USA Play in the 2026 World Cup?
The USA is in Group D. All three matches are on the West Coast:
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (9:00 PM ET)
- June 19: USA vs. Australia — Lumen Field, Seattle (3:00 PM ET)
- June 25: USA vs. UEFA Playoff C winner — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (10:00 PM ET)
When Does Mexico Play in the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico is in Group A and plays all three matches on home soil:
- June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (3:00 PM ET)
- June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea — Estadio Akron, Zapopan (9:00 PM ET)
- June 24: UEFA Playoff D winner vs. Mexico — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (9:00 PM ET)
When Does Canada Play in the 2026 World Cup?
Canada is in Group B and plays all three matches on home soil:
- June 12: Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A winner — BMO Field, Toronto (3:00 PM ET)
- June 18: Canada vs. Qatar — BC Place, Vancouver (6:00 PM ET)
- June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada — BC Place, Vancouver (3:00 PM ET)
What Is the 1,000th World Cup Match?
Match 33 on June 20, 2026 is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. Tunisia plays Japan at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey at 12:00 AM ET.
How do You Watch the 2026 World Cup in the USA?
All 104 matches are available in the USA across English and Spanish platforms.
For English viewers FOX broadcasts 70 matches on free broadcast TV and FS1 carries the remaining 34 matches on cable. Every match streams in 4K on the FOX One app and FOX Sports App. Tubi offers two matches for free: the opening game Mexico vs. South Africa and the USA opener against Paraguay.
For Spanish viewers Telemundo broadcasts 92 matches on free broadcast TV and Universo carries 12 matches on cable. All 104 matches stream on Peacock with Spanish commentary. Cable subscribers can also watch free through the Telemundo App.
Every match from the Round of 16 onward airs exclusively on the main FOX broadcast network.
What is the 2030 FIFA World Cup?
The 2030 World Cup goes to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as the primary co-hosts. Special centenary matches take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930.
Last updated: March 5, 2026. TBD entries will be updated after the UEFA and Inter-Confederation Playoff finals on March 31, 2026.