When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It is the first World Cup with 48 teams, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Opening match

🇲🇽 vs 🇿🇦

Mexico vs South Africa

Jueves 11 de junio de 2026

16:00 ARG

Estadio Azteca · Cd. de México

See match details →

🕐 Kick-off times in every time zone

🇺🇸 USA OesteJue 11 de junio · 12:00

🇲🇽 México CentroJue 11 de junio · 13:00

🇨🇴 Colombia / PerúJue 11 de junio · 14:00

🇨🇱 ChileJue 11 de junio · 15:00

🇺🇸 USA EsteJue 11 de junio · 15:00

🇦🇷 ArgentinaJue 11 de junio · 16:00

🇧🇷 Brasil / UruguayJue 11 de junio · 16:00

🇬🇧 UKJue 11 de junio · 20:00

🇪🇸 EspañaJue 11 de junio · 21:00

Key tournament dates

These calendar dates follow Argentina time. Your local calendar day may differ; the opening kick-off table above lists several common time zones.

Group stage beginsJue 11 de junio

Round of 32 beginsDom 28 de junio

Quarter-finalsJue 9 de julio

Semi-finalsMar 14 de julio

FinalDom 19 de julio

More about the 2026 World Cup

When does Argentina play? →Full calendar →Tournament format →

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup has 104 matches in total across the group stage and knockout rounds. It is the largest World Cup in FIFA history.

Where is the 2026 World Cup played?

The 2026 World Cup is played across 16 stadiums in 3 countries: the United States (11 venues), Canada (2 venues), and Mexico (3 venues).

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for July 26, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York.

Ad · 468×60 · RectangleReplace the example slot 1234567890High conversion sports placement