FIFA World Cup Schedules
- Date: June TBD – July 19th, 2026
- Host Countries: Canada, Mexico, USA
- Teams: 48 – 6 Conferederations
- Stadiums:Â
- Estadio Azteca: Mexico City
- MetLike Stadium: New York/New Jersey
- AT&T Stadium: Dallas
- Arrowhead Stadium: Kansas City
- NRG Stadium: Houston
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta
- SoFI Stadium: Los Angeles
- Lincoln Financial Field: Philadelphia
- Lumen Field: Seattle
- Levi’s Stadium: San Francisco
- Gillete Stadium: Boston
- Hard Rock Stadium: Miami
- BC Place: Vancouver
- Estadio BBVA: Monterrey
- Estadio Akron: Guadalajara
- BMO Field: Toronto
Understanding the 2026 FIFA Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to blow minds with its brand-new format and expanded roster of teams. The familiar structure of 32 teams in eight groups is a thing of the past as we usher in a thrilling era of 48 teams competing for glory.
Let’s rewind a bit. Since France ’98, we’ve grown accustomed to the tried and tested format of the fifa world cup schedule, but change is in the air.
The 2026 World Cup will feature a whopping 48 teams, with 45 nations qualifying alongside the three host countries. Host countries were determined to not need qualifying.
In the past, the fifa world cup schedule spanned around 32 days (or 29 in Qatar 2022), but now, it might extend to a minimum of 35 days to accommodate the expanded 104-game extravaganza, although the timeline is subject to change.
As for this upcoming soccer tournament, be sure to mark your calendars for June and July 2026. The 23rd FIFA World Cup will captivate fans for five thrilling weeks, starting from mid-June. With 48 nations battling it out, you can expect fierce competition, jaw-dropping goals, and moments that will go down in football history. It’s also a great opportunity for World Cup betting enthusiasts to explore the exciting part of World Cup betting odds.
The US is participating as one of the hosts, which makes the USA FIFA World Cup Schedule all the more intense and eagerly awaited! In fact, keep tuned with us for any news regarding the upcoming World Cup game schedule!
New Format For 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
Why is this expansion happening? This is the largest expansion in World Cup history. The tournament started with a modest number of nations, ranging from 13 to 16, back in the early editions. As the tournament grew in popularity and global participation, the World Cup standings became a crucial factor in determining the teams that qualify for this prestigious event.
Over the years, it gradually increased to 24 teams in Spain ’82 and then 32 teams in France ’98. And now, we’re witnessing a 50% leap from 32 to 48 teams, making it quite a challenge for any single country to host such a massive event, which is why several hosts were chosen.
2026 World Cup Locations
Now, let’s talk about the host cities. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have come together to host this football fiesta in a United Bid that outranked any other bidding countries.Â
Not every notable city was selected nor impressive venues made the cut. Despite the strong bids, cities like Washington D.C. and Baltimore, along with the iconic Rose Bowl, were not chosen. Either way… Let the countdown begin!
- New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
- Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
- San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Seattle (Lumen Field)
- Houston (NRG Stadium)
- Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead Stadium)
- Boston/Foxborough (Gillette Stadium)
- Â Toronto
- Â Vancouver
- Guadalajara
- Mexico City
- Monterrey
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America promises to be an extraordinary spectacle, as 48 nations vie for glory. The tournament kicks off with an unprecedented number of groups, a new format with twelve groups (A to L) containing four countries each in the thrilling group stage.
This remarkable World Cup schedule sets the stage for an intense and unforgettable journey with top-notch teams competing for a momentous place in football history.
2022 Qatar World Cup Schedule
The 2022 Qatar World Cup schedule featured a month-long tournament filled with thrilling FIFA World Cup matches. The tournament started on November 20 and concluded on December 18, 2022.
- The knockout stage began on December 3 with matches including the Netherlands vs USA, Argentina vs. Australia, France vs Poland, and England vs Senegal.
- The quarterfinals of the World Cup matches, held on December 9 and 10, showcased exciting encounters including Croatia vs Brazil, Netherlands vs Argentina, Morocco vs Portugal, and England vs France.
- The semifinals occurred on December 13 and 14, with Argentina facing Croatia and France playing against Morocco.
- On December 17, the losers of the semifinals competed in the third-place playoff match at Khalifa International Stadium.
- The tournament concluded with the final match on December 18 at Lusail Stadium, where the winners of the semifinals competed for the championship title and Argentina was crowned as the World Cup Champion.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup matches captivated fans worldwide with fierce competition, unforgettable moments, and passion for the beautiful game.
All matches were held in various stadiums across Qatar, including Al Bayt Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Lusail Stadium, and more. The FIFA World Cup schedule featured matches at different times to accommodate viewers worldwide.
The tournament witnessed significant achievements, such as the presence of teams from all continents in the round of 16 for the first time in FIFA World Cup schedule history. Qatar’s national football team, as the host country, participated in the tournament for the first time and played against Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands in the group stage.
2022 FIFA Matches Schedule - Groups
- Qatar vs Ecuador | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Al Bay, Al Khor | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Senegal vs Netherlands | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Qatar vs Senegal | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Netherlands vs Ecuador | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Netherlands vs Qatar | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Ecuador vs Senegal | Date: November 29th | Â Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- England vs Iran | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- USA vs Wales | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- England vs USA | Date: November 25th  | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Wales vs Iran | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Wales vs England | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Iran vs USA | Date: November 29th  | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Mexico vs Poland | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: 974, Doha |
Time: 11:00 a.m. - Argentina vs Mexico | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Poland vs Saudi Arabia | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Poland vs Argentina | Date: November 30th | Stadium: 974, Doha |
Time: 2:00 p.m. - Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- France vs Australia | Date: November 22nd  | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Denmark vs Tunisia | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- France vs Denmark | Date: November 26th | Stadium: 974, Doha |
Time: 11:00 a.m. - Tunisia vs Australia | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Tunisia vs France | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Australia vs Denmark | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Spain vs Costa Rica | Date: November 23rd | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Germany vs Japan | Date: November 23rd | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Spain vs Germany | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Japan vs Costa Rica | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Japan vs Spain | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Costa Rica vs Germany | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Belgium vs Canada | Date: November 23th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Morocco vs Croatia | Date: November 23th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Belgium vs Morocco Date: November 27th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Croatia vs Canada | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Croatia vs Belgium | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Canada vs Morocco | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Brazil vs Serbia | Date: November 24th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Switzerland vs Cameroon Date: November 24th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Brazil vs Switzerland Date: November 28th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Cameroon vs Serbia Date: November 28th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Cameroon vs Brazil Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Serbia vs Switzerland Date: December 2nd | Stadium: 974, Doha |Â Â Â Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Portugal vs Ghana | Date: November 24th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Â Time:11:00 a.m.
- Uruguay vs South Korea | Date: November 24th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Portugal vs Uruguay | Date: November 28th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- South Korea vs Ghana | Date: November 28th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- South Korea vs Portugal | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Ghana vs Uruguay | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
FIFA World Cup - Rounds
- Winner Group A vs Runners-up Group B | Date: December 3rd | Stadium:Â Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D | Date: December 3rd | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C | Date: December 4th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A | Date: December 4th | Stadium: Al Bay, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F | Date: December 5th | Â Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H | Date: December 5th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E | Date: December 6th | Â Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Winners Group H vs Runners up Group G | Date: December 6th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Match 57: Winners Match 49 vs Winners Match 50 | Date: December 9th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Match 58: Winners Match 53 vs Winners Match 54 | Date: December 9th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Match 59 Winners Match 51 vs Winners Match 52 | Date: December 10th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Match 60: Winners Match 55 vs Winners Match 56 | Date: December 10th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Doha | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Match 61 Winners Match 57 vs Winners Match 58 | Date: December 13th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Match 62 Winners Match 59 vs Winners Match 60 | Date: December 14th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Match 63 Losers Match 61 vs Losers Match 62 | Date: December 17th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Match 64: Winners Match 61 vs Winners Match 62 | Date: December 18th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 10:00 a.m.
