FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule – Full Fixtures, Host Cities & Major Highlights
The excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is skyrocketing as the tournament enters its first-ever 48-team format! The event will be jointly hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico, making it the biggest World Cup ever organized.
Before diving into the detailed schedule, you can also explore a related article on global 2026 sports events here — 2026 Mega Sports Events Around the World.
🌍 Host Countries & Cities
The 2026 World Cup will be staged across 16 world-class cities across North America:
- USA (11 cities): Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle.
- Canada (2 cities): Toronto, Vancouver.
- Mexico (3 cities): Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey.
📅 FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule
🏟️ Tournament Dates
Opening Match: June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Final Match: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
⚽ Group Stage Details (48-Team Format)
The group stage will include 12 groups of 4 teams each. The top two teams + top 8 third-placed teams advance to the knockout round of 32.
🏆 Key Match Fixtures
Here are the major stages of the World Cup:
- Group Stage: June 11 – June 27
- Round of 32: June 29 – July 3
- Round of 16: July 4 – July 7
- Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11
- Semifinals: July 14 – July 15
- Final: July 19 (New York/New Jersey)
▶️ Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview
🌐 Useful External Links for FIFA World Cup 2026
🔥 Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Is Special
This edition is historic due to:
- Largest-ever 48-team format
- First time hosted by 3 countries
- Record-breaking stadium capacities in the USA
- Expanded knockout rounds
- Return of matches to iconic Estadio Azteca
📌 Final Thoughts
The FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be the most electrifying World Cup ever! From new stadiums to expanded formats and a historic three-nation hosting, football fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for the kickoff.
For more global 2026 sporting events, don’t forget to check this: 2026 Mega Sports Events Around the World
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