World Cup 2026 Matches
The FIFA World Cup 2026 features 104 matches played from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Find live scores, upcoming fixtures and completed results below.
104
Total Matches
48
Teams
39
Days
16
Stadiums
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Tournament Structure
The expanded 48-team format introduces a Round of 32 for the first time, making World Cup 2026 the largest in history with 104 total matches.
Group Stage
72 matches11 June – 2 July 2026
48 teams split into 12 groups of 4. Each team plays 3 matches; the top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance.
View group standings →Round of 32
16 matches4–7 July 2026
32 teams compete in knock-out fixtures. Win or go home — with extra time and penalties if level after 90 minutes.
View knockout bracket →Round of 16
8 matches9–12 July 2026
The last 16 nations fight for a quarter-final spot in what is historically the most dramatic round of the tournament.
View knockout bracket →Quarter-finals
4 matches14–15 July 2026
Four matches to determine the semi-finalists. Upsets are common — no team is safe at this stage.
View knockout bracket →Semi-finals
2 matches17–18 July 2026
Two matches at the biggest venues — the winners meet in the Final; the losers contest the Third Place play-off.
View knockout bracket →Third Place Play-off
1 match18 July 2026
The two semi-final losers compete for the bronze medal.
View bracket →Final
1 match19 July 2026
The World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey — the biggest single sporting event on the planet.
View bracket →Browse by Group
More World Cup 2026
WC 2026 Hub
Full tournament overview
All 48 Teams
Squads and stats for every nation
Group Standings
Live tables for all 12 groups
Knockout Bracket
Round of 32 path to the Final
Stadiums & Venues
All 16 host stadiums
Host Cities
13 cities hosting World Cup games
TV Guide
Where to watch in your country
USA Fixtures
USMNT match schedule