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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Overview

Everything to Know About FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States — 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities.

This is the first men's World Cup with 48 teams. The format has 12 groups of four, followed by a Round of 32, then the standard Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.

Mexico hosts the opening match in Mexico City. The final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 19 July 2026.

This page covers the full match schedule, qualified teams, group stage, host cities, stadiums, and travel info — all in one place.

Road to the World Cup

World Cup 2026 Qualification Status by Confederation

Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is conducted through six continental confederations, each operating its own qualification format and timeline.

AFC

Asian Football Confederation

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AFC qualification runs through group stage rounds, with the top teams from each group advancing to a final round to secure their World Cup spots.

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CAF

Confederation of African Football

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African teams qualify through a group-based system run by CAF, with the group winners and runners-up fighting for 9 spots at the tournament.

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CONCACAF

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

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The USA, Mexico, and Canada qualify automatically as host nations. The remaining 3 CONCACAF spots went through standard qualifying.

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CONMEBOL

South American Football Confederation

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All 10 CONMEBOL teams play each other home and away. The top 6 go straight through; position 7 enters an intercontinental playoff.

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OFC

Oceania Football Confederation

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OFC gets its first guaranteed World Cup spot in 2026 — a significant change after years of needing to win an intercontinental playoff just to qualify.

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UEFA

Union of European Football Associations

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UEFA runs qualification through 12 groups. Group winners go straight to the World Cup; runners-up and Nations League winners enter a playoff round for the remaining spots.

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Upcoming Matches

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June 11 • 19:00 UTC Group A
MexicoMexico
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South AfricaSouth Africa
📍 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 12 • 02:00 UTC Group A
South KoreaSouth Korea
0 - 0
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
📍 Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
June 12 • 19:00 UTC Group B
CanadaCanada
0 - 0
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
📍 BMO Field, Toronto
June 13 • 01:00 UTC Group D
USAUSA
0 - 0
ParaguayParaguay
📍 SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
June 13 • 19:00 UTC Group B
QatarQatar
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SwitzerlandSwitzerland
📍 Levi's Stadium, San Francisco
June 13 • 22:00 UTC Group C
BrazilBrazil
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MoroccoMorocco
📍 MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Check Your Country Time Zone

Pick your country to see your local time and how it lines up with the three host nations. If your country has more than one time zone, choose the one closest to where you are.

Choose a country or use your device time zone to see the result.

FIFA World Cup Match Live Stream

Live Stream Starts June 11, 2026 — 15 minutes before kick-off

Stream availability depends on your region. Geo-restrictions may apply.

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Live Stream Starts June 11, 2026 — 15 minutes before kick-off

Official Broadcasters

  • USA FOX Sports, Telemundo
  • Mexico Televisa, TV Azteca
  • Canada CTV, TSN, RDS
  • UK BBC, ITV

Stream availability depends on your region. Geo-restrictions may apply.

Latest News

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Current Tables

Group Standings

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Host Nations

Host Cities & Stadiums

Explore the 16 iconic venues across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

USA Stadiums
11 Venues

United States

11 venues across the country, from MetLife Stadium in New York/NJ to SoFi in Los Angeles and Hard Rock in Miami.

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Mexico Stadiums
3 Venues

Mexico

Three venues: Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.

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Canada Stadiums
2 Venues

Canada

Two venues: BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place in Vancouver.

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Plan Your Trip

Fan Essentials & Planning

Tickets, travel, hotels, and broadcast guides for all 104 matches.

Tickets & Packages

Current info on ticket phases, prices, and official hospitality packages across all 104 matches.

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Travel & Hotels

Flights and hotels near the stadiums in all three host countries.

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Broadcasting Guide

TV channels, streaming apps, and rights holders for every match — by country.

Watch Guide →

Watch on SBS

Australia viewers can watch all 104 matches live and free on SBS, SBS VICELAND, and SBS On Demand.

SBS Guide →

Watch by Network

Featured Broadcaster Guides

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on SBS
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on SBS

Australia guide for SBS, SBS VICELAND, and SBS On Demand access during World Cup 2026.

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on BBC
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on BBC

United Kingdom guide for BBC coverage, access routes, key dates, and broadcaster planning notes.

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on Fox Sports
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on Fox Sports

United States guide for Fox Sports coverage, TV access, streaming considerations, and tournament timing.

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on Telemundo
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on Telemundo

Spanish-language United States route with broadcaster guide coverage, access notes, and stage planning links.

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on Bell Media
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on Bell Media

Canada broadcaster guide for Bell Media access, local planning notes, and World Cup 2026 schedule basics.

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How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 on ITV
Broadcast Guide

How to Watch on ITV

United Kingdom guide for ITV1, ITV4, ITVX, STV, and the official World Cup 2026 match split.

United Kingdom Read Guide

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sales are running in phases. The main phase opens closer to the tournament. Register on FIFA's official site to get notified when new tickets become available.

Messi has said 2026 will likely be his last World Cup. He will be 39 during the tournament. Whether he makes Argentina's squad is yet to be confirmed.

It depends on your passport. US and Canadian citizens move freely between both countries. Most other nationalities need an ESTA or eTA for the US and Canada. Mexico has fewer restrictions for many countries. Check each country's official immigration site before you travel.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. The stadium, located just outside New York City, has a capacity of over 82,000 spectators.

There are 12 groups of 4 teams. The top 2 from each group, plus the 8 best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32. After that it's standard knockout: Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.

Three main differences: 48 teams instead of 32, three host countries instead of one, and 104 matches instead of 64. There is also a new Round of 32 before the Round of 16 — an extra knockout round that did not exist before.