World Cup 2026 runs June 11 – July 19, 2026. 104 matches across 16 cities in USA, Canada, Mexico. Group stage: Jun 11–Jul 2. Round of 32: Jul 4. Quarter-finals: Jul 9–10. Semi-finals: Jul 14–15. Final: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York.
Full World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Phase | Dates | Matches | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony + Match | June 11, 2026 | 1 | Mexico City (Azteca) |
| Group Stage — Matchday 1 | Jun 11–17, 2026 | 24 | All 16 host cities |
| Group Stage — Matchday 2 | Jun 18–25, 2026 | 24 | All 16 host cities |
| Group Stage — Matchday 3 | Jun 25–Jul 2, 2026 | 24 | All 16 host cities |
| Round of 32 | Jul 4–7, 2026 | 16 | USA main venues |
| Round of 16 | Jul 6–10, 2026 | 8 | USA + Canada |
| Quarter-Finals | Jul 9–12, 2026 | 4 | Dallas, LA, NY, Miami |
| Semi-Finals | Jul 14–15, 2026 | 2 | Dallas + Atlanta |
| Third Place Match | Jul 18, 2026 | 1 | Miami (Hard Rock) |
| 🏆 WORLD CUP FINAL | July 19, 2026 | 1 | New York/NJ (MetLife) |
Group Stage Format
World Cup 2026 has 12 groups of 4 teams — the first expanded format in World Cup history. Each group plays 3 matchdays. The top 2 teams from each group advance automatically (24 teams). The 8 best third-place finishers also advance — giving 32 teams in the Round of 32.
USA Host Cities Schedule
- New York/New Jersey — 8 group matches + Final (Jul 19)
- Dallas — 9 matches + Semi-Final (Jul 14)
- Los Angeles — 8 matches + Quarter-Final
- Miami — 6 matches + Third Place (Jul 18)
- Atlanta — 6 matches + Semi-Final (Jul 15)
- San Francisco — 6 matches
- Seattle, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia — 5–6 matches each
Canada Host Cities Schedule
- Toronto (BMO Field) — 7 group matches, including possible Canadian national team games
- Vancouver (BC Place) — 7 group matches
How to Watch Every Match
In Canada, all World Cup 2026 matches air on CTV and TSN. French coverage on RDS and TVA Sports. NorthStream IPTV includes all these channels plus international feeds in 4K from $12.99 CAD/month — the most complete World Cup streaming package available.
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