2026 FIFA World Cup
Official group stage schedule with venues and dates across USA, Canada, and Mexico
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Group Matches
June 11 - June 27, 2026
Teams
48
Group Matches
72
Host Cities
16
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Teams
12 groups of 4 teams
Group A
4 teams
Group B
4 teams
Group C
4 teams
Group D
4 teams
Group E
4 teams
Group F
4 teams
Group G
4 teams
Group H
4 teams
Group I
4 teams
Group J
4 teams
Group K
4 teams
Group L
4 teams
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Tournament Format
Group Stage
12 groups of 4 teams each
Knockout Round
Top 2 from each group advance
Final
July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium
Host Nations
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United States
11 Cities60 Matches
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Canada
2 Cities10 Matches
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Mexico
3 Cities20 Matches
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Note
This schedule reflects the official FIFA draw. Playoff qualifiers (marked as Play-off 1, 2, etc.) will be determined in March 2026.
First tri-national World Cup104 Total MatchesExpanded 48-team format