2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule released. The USA's path and full fixtures.
Summary
FIFA released the schedule for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, which will be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament will start on June 11, 2026, with the final planned for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The United States will play three group stage matches in June against Australia, Paraguay, and a playoff winner.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches across 16 cities in three countries: 11 in the U.S., 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
- The U.S. will host 78 matches, including all games from the quarterfinals onward.
- The tournament starts June 11, 2026, with Mexico playing South Africa in the first match in Mexico City.
- The final game is scheduled for July 19 at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- The USA’s group stage opponents are Australia, Paraguay, and the winner of a UEFA playoff involving Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, and Kosovo.
- The U.S. first-round matches will be played in Inglewood, Seattle, and back in Inglewood at SoFi Stadium.
- FIFA considered travel, rest time for teams, different climates, and time zones when creating the match schedule.
- The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with team match locations split among the three host countries.
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