World Cup 2026 · June 11 — July 19

EVERY MATCH. ONE CHART.

All 104 matches 16 host cities kickoffs in Central Time

Group stage Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semis & 3rd place Final
Group Stage
Group · R32

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 World Cup start and finish?

The tournament runs from June 11 through the final on July 19, 2026. All 104 matches and kickoff times are listed on this page.

How many matches are at the 2026 World Cup?

104 — the most ever: 72 group-stage matches across 12 groups, then 32 knockout matches from the Round of 32 to the final.

What time do today's World Cup matches kick off?

Today's fixtures sit at the top of this page. Kickoff times display in your local time zone (U.S. Central Time, CT, when your time zone can't be detected).

How does the new 2026 World Cup format work?

48 teams in 12 groups of four. Each team plays three group matches; the top two from every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout round.

Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?

Across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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All kickoff times are shown in US Central Time (CT). Knockout pairings fill in automatically as the bracket resolves. Stadiums are listed by their everyday names — FIFA uses sponsor-free names during the tournament. Confirm kickoffs on official channels before match day, as times can shift. Independent fan tool. Not affiliated with FIFA or any national federation.