The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest World Cup in Football History as the 48 nations are taking part in the tournament for the first time, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico together. Ahead of the World Cup 2026, football enthusiasts worldwide are keenly watching the tournament schedule as countries look to secure their spot in the final and to make history as world champions.

For full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedules, venues, kick-off times and ticket information, here is all you need to know.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Which Country?

A common query among the fans is the countries that are set to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament is being played in three countries:

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico

There are 16 host cities in North America, in total, and the competition is played in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City and Monterrey. The competition started on 11 June 2026 and will end on 19 July 2026.

World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview

The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule has certainly raised the expectations of the fans as the tournament features top teams across the world. Here is the brief detail of the tournament fixtures:

Stage	Dates
Group Stage	11 June – 27 June 2026
Round of 32	28 June – 3 July 2026
Round of 16	4 July – 7 July 2026
Quarter-finals	9 July – 11 July 2026
Semi-finals	14 July – 15 July 2026
Third-Place Playoff	18 July 2026
Final	19 July 2026

The knockout rounds will feature some of the biggest games of the tournament, as the world’s top footballing powers battle it out for the title. Check out the full fixtures of the tournament in detail:

World Cup 2026 Venue Information

Following the tournament schedule, the venue details, and lots of supporters are looking forward to the matches that are expected to be more energetic than ever.

The tournament will be played in some of the largest stadiums in North America, including:

• Los Angeles Stadium, USA
• New York/New Jersey Stadium, USA
• Dallas Stadium, USA
• Miami Stadium, USA
• Atlanta Stadium, USA
• Houston Stadium, USA
• Mexico City Stadium, Mexico
• Estadio Monterrey, México
• Toronto Stadium, Canada
• To the BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Each location will host several matches during the group stage and knockout stage.

World Cup 2026 Tickets

Tickets for the World Cup 2026 have been sold out since the number of fans who have applied for tickets to attend the games is in the millions. Tickets were on sale via FIFA’s official ticketing platform before millions of fans crashed the site for the once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

World Cup 2026 Kick-Off Times

The World Cup 2026 is set to kick off at 10:00 UTC. The first game will be at 10 am in England, 1 pm in Canada and 4 pm in the United States, so you can choose your most convenient start time. Some typical local start times are:

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

It’s important for supporters to watch local listings and FIFA’s official schedule to make sure they don’t miss any games.

Final Thoughts

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already making its mark on North America with memorable moments. Matches are being played in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and fans are enjoying one of the most ambitious tournaments ever organized. As fans took a deep dive into the World Cup schedule, they are expecting drama and world-class football from the group stage through to the final on 19 July 2026.