When does World Cup 2026 start?
World Cup 2026 starts on June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City). The group stage runs through late June. The final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey).
Countdown
95
Days16
Hours07
Min40
SecKey tournament dates
June 11, 2026
Opening match
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 11 - 28
Group stage
144 matches in 12 groups
June 29 - July 2
Round of 32
16 matches
July 3 - 6
Round of 16
8 matches
July 9 - 12
Quarter-finals
4 matches
July 14 - 15
Semi-finals
2 matches
July 19, 2026
FINAL
MetLife Stadium, New York
First matches
Group Stage - Group A
96 days🇲🇽Mexico
VS
🏳️UEFA Playoff D
Thursday, June 11, 20264:00 PM
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Telemundo
ES
FOX
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Peacock
Group Stage - Group A
96 days🇿🇦South Africa
VS
🇰🇷South Korea
Thursday, June 11, 20267:00 PM
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Telemundo
ES
FS1
EN
Peacock
Group Stage - Group B
97 days🇨🇦Canada
VS
🇨🇭Switzerland
Friday, June 12, 20261:00 PM
BMO Field, Toronto
Telemundo
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FOX
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Peacock
Group Stage - Group B
97 days🏳️UEFA Playoff A
VS
🇶🇦Qatar
Friday, June 12, 20264:00 PM
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Telemundo
ES
FS1
EN
Peacock
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