The global football community has its eyes set on North America in 2026, as the full match schedule for the upcoming World Cup has now been officially released — marking the next landmark in what promises to be the most historic edition of the tournament yet. In a live broadcast from Washington, D.C., FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joined by legendary former players, unveiled the match calendar just one day after the Final Technical Draw powered by Aramco.
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The tournament — the first ever to feature 48 teams — will come alive on Thursday, 11 June 2026, when the hosts begin with the opening match at the iconic stadium in Mexico City. A milestone in tournament history has also been set: a match slated for Saturday, 20 June 2026 will be the 1,000th match played in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Behind the scenes, the schedule reflects meticulous planning. Since its first draft back in February 2024, the fixture list has undergone rigorous refinements — taking into account venue infrastructure, climate controls, travel logistics and rest periods. The objective is clear: to offer ideal conditions for players and fans alike, while enabling maximum global viewership across time zones.
Among the many venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico, host cities have now confirmed when and where the opening matches for their national teams will take place. These initial matches will set the tone for a tournament that spreads across 16 stadiums and includes a group stage followed by a large knockout phase.
Although the full roster of teams is still being finalized — with several spots to be determined through playoffs scheduled for March 2026 — fans can now plan around the confirmed dates and venues. FIFA has emphasized that the schedule balances sporting fairness with logistical feasibility, ensuring fair recovery times, manageable travel and fair broadcast‑friendly kick‑off times around the globe.
As anticipation builds toward June, ticket and hospitality packages are already available. With the final schedule confirmed, supporters worldwide can begin mapping out which matches to attend or watch — while national associations prepare for what could become the largest, most international World Cup ever.
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Group A
- June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa – Mexico City
- June 11: South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D – Guadalajara
- June 18: UEFA Playoff D vs. South Africa – Atlanta
- June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea – Guadalajara
- June 24: Mexico vs. UEFA Playoff D – Mexico City
- June 24: South Korea vs. South Africa – Monterrey
Group B
- June 12: Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A – Toronto
- June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland – San Francisco Bay Area
- June 18: Canada vs. Qatar – Vancouver
- June 24: Canada vs. Switzerland – Vancouver
- June 24: UEFA Playoff A vs. Qatar – Seattle
Group C
- June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco – New York/New Jersey
- June 13: Haiti vs. Scotland – Boston
- June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil – Miami
- June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti – Atlanta
Group D
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay – Los Angeles
- June 13: Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C – Vancouver
- June 19: UEFA Playoff C vs. Paraguay – San Francisco Bay Area
- June 19: USA vs. Australia – Seattle
- June 25: USA vs. UEFA Playoff C – Los Angeles
- June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia – San Francisco Bay Area
Group E
- June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao – Houston
- June 14: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador – Philadelphia
- June 20: Germany vs. Ivory Coast – Toronto
- June 20: Ecuador vs. Curaçao – Kansas City
- June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany – New York/New Jersey
- June 25: Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast – Philadelphia
Group F
- June 14: Netherlands vs. Japan – Dallas
- June 14: UEFA Playoff B vs. Tunisia – Monterrey
- June 20: Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B – Houston
- June 20: Tunisia vs. Japan – Monterrey
- June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands – Kansas City
- June 25: Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B – Dallas
Group G
- June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt – Seattle
- June 15: Iran vs. New Zealand – Los Angeles
- June 21: Belgium vs. Iran – Los Angeles
- June 21: New Zealand vs. Egypt – Vancouver
- June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium – Vancouver
- June 26: Egypt vs. Iran – Seattle
Group H
- June 15: Spain vs. Cape Verde – Atlanta
- June 15: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay – Miami
- June 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia – Atlanta
- June 21: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde – Miami
- June 26: Uruguay vs. Spain – Guadalajara
- June 26: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia – Houston
Group I
- June 16: France vs. Senegal – New York/New Jersey
- June 16: FIFA Playoff 2 vs. Norway – Boston
- June 22: France vs. FIFA Playoff 2 – Philadelphia
- June 22: Norway vs. Senegal – New York/New Jersey
- June 26: Norway vs. France – Boston
- June 26: Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 – Toronto
Group J
- June 16: Argentina vs. Algeria – Kansas City
- June 16: Austria vs. Jordan – San Francisco Bay Area
- June 22: Argentina vs. Austria – Dallas
- June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria – San Francisco Bay Area
- June 27: Jordan vs. Argentina – Dallas
- June 27: Algeria vs. Austria – Kansas City
Group K
- June 17: Portugal vs. FIFA Playoff 1 – Houston
- June 17: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia – Mexico City
- June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan – Houston
- June 23: Colombia vs. FIFA Playoff 1 – Guadalajara
- June 27: Colombia vs. Portugal – Miami
- June 27: FIFA Playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan – Atlanta
Group L
- June 17: England vs. Croatia – Dallas
- June 17: Ghana vs. Panama – Toronto
- June 23: England vs. Ghana – Boston
- June 23: Panama vs. Croatia – Boston or Toronto
- June 27: Panama vs. England – New York/New Jersey
- June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana – Philadelphia
