The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stage, with the race to become world champions heating up across North America.
Hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, this year’s tournament is the biggest in FIFA history, expanding from 32 teams to 48 nations and featuring a record 104 matches.
After an entertaining group stage, the competition has moved into the newly introduced Round of 32, where every match is now a winner-takes-all contest. The tournament will continue through the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place playoff and the final, which will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Below is the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including fixtures, results, kick-off times, stadiums and television information.
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tournament Dates
June 11 – July 19, 2026
Host Nations
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Host Stadiums
16 stadiums across North America.
TV Coverage (United States)
- Telemundo
- Universo
Streaming
- Peacock (Spanish-language coverage)
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tournament Dates
June 11 – July 19, 2026
Host Nations
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Host Stadiums
16 stadiums across North America.
TV Coverage (United States)
- Telemundo
- Universo
Streaming
- Peacock (Spanish-language coverage)
2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Bracket
The expanded World Cup now follows this format:
- Round of 32
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Third-place Playoff
- Final
Every knockout match must produce a winner, with extra time and penalties used if required.
Round of 32 Schedule & Results
Sunday, June 28
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa vs Canada | Canada won 1-0 |
Monday, June 29
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Japan | Brazil won 2-1 |
| Germany vs Paraguay | 1-1 (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties) |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | 1-1 (Morocco won 3-2 on penalties) |
Tuesday, June 30
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast vs Norway | Norway won 2-1 |
| France vs Sweden | France won 3-0 |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | Mexico won 2-0 |
Wednesday, July 1
| Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Democratic Republic of Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM |
| Belgium vs Senegal | Lumen Field, Seattle | 4:00 PM |
| United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | 8:00 PM |
Thursday, July 2
| Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Austria | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | 3:00 PM |
| Portugal vs Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | BC Place, Vancouver | 11:00 PM |
Friday, July 3
| Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs Egypt | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 2:00 PM |
| Argentina vs Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 6:00 PM |
| Colombia vs Ghana | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | 9:30 PM |
Biggest Round of 32 Matches
There have been some great moments in the first knockout round.
Canada was among the first teams to advance to Round of 16 status, defeating South Africa, and Brazil held its own against Japan to stay alive in the title race.
Two of Europe’s top side giants were booked on penalties. Paraguay outshot Germany in a dramatic contest while Morocco held onto their World Cup dream by comes down the road against the Netherlands.
France dominated over Sweden 3-0, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 and Norway bounced back to defeat Ivory Coast.
Now it’s the turn of several big matches, such as England vs the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal vs Croatia and Argentina beginning their knockout campaign vs Cape Verde.
Round of 16 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4 | Canada vs Morocco | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM |
| July 4 | Paraguay vs France | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM |
| July 5 | Brazil vs Norway | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey | 4:00 PM |
| July 5 | Mexico vs Winner of Match 80 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 8:00 PM |
| July 6 | Winner of Match 83 vs Winner of Match 84 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 3:00 PM |
| July 6 | Winner of Match 81 vs Winner of Match 82 | Lumen Field, Seattle | 8:00 PM |
| July 7 | Winner of Match 86 vs Winner of Match 88 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM |
| July 7 | Winner of Match 85 vs Winner of Match 87 | BC Place, Vancouver | 4:00 PM |
The Round of 16 promises several high-profile encounters, with traditional powerhouses and surprise packages now just four wins away from lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Quarterfinal Schedule
The eight remaining teams will battle for a place in the semifinals as the tournament enters its decisive stage.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9 | Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | 4:00 PM |
| July 10 | Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | 3:00 PM |
| July 11 | Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 5:00 PM |
| July 11 | Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | 9:00 PM |
The quarterfinals traditionally produce some of the tournament’s most memorable moments, with only four nations advancing to the final week of the competition.
Semifinal Schedule
With a place in the World Cup final on the line, the remaining teams will head to Dallas and Atlanta for the semifinal matches.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 | Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 3:00 PM |
| July 15 | Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 3:00 PM |
Third-Place Playoff
The losing semifinalists will meet one final time to determine who finishes third.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 18 | Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | 5:00 PM |
2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The tournament concludes in New Jersey, where one nation will lift football’s most prestigious trophy.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102 | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey | 3:00 PM |
Group Stage Results
The group stage featured 72 matches across 12 groups before the knockout rounds began.
Group A
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico won 2-0 |
| South Korea vs Czechia | South Korea won 2-1 |
| Czechia vs South Africa | 1-1 Draw |
| Mexico vs South Korea | Mexico won 1-0 |
| Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico won 3-0 |
| South Africa vs South Korea | South Africa won 1-0 |
Qualified: Mexico, South Africa
Group B
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1-1 Draw |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | 1-1 Draw |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Switzerland won 4-1 |
| Canada vs Qatar | Canada won 6-0 |
| Switzerland vs Canada | Switzerland won 2-1 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Bosnia and Herzegovina won 3-1 |
Qualified: Switzerland, Canada
Group C
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | 1-1 Draw |
| Haiti vs Scotland | Scotland won 1-0 |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Morocco won 1-0 |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Brazil won 3-0 |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Brazil won 3-0 |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Morocco won 4-2 |
Qualified: Brazil, Morocco
Group D
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| United States vs Paraguay | United States won 4-1 |
| Australia vs Türkiye | Australia won 2-0 |
| United States vs Australia | United States won 2-0 |
| Türkiye vs Paraguay | Paraguay won 1-0 |
| Türkiye vs United States | Türkiye won 3-2 |
| Paraguay vs Australia | 0-0 Draw |
Qualified: United States, Paraguay
Group E
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Germany vs Curaçao | Germany won 7-1 |
| Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Ivory Coast won 1-0 |
| Germany vs Ivory Coast | Germany won 2-1 |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | 0-0 Draw |
| Ecuador vs Germany | Ecuador won 2-1 |
| Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast won 2-0 |
Qualified: Ivory Coast, Germany
Group F
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | 2-2 Draw |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | Sweden won 5-1 |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | Netherlands won 5-1 |
| Tunisia vs Japan | Japan won 4-0 |
| Japan vs Sweden | 1-1 Draw |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | Netherlands won 3-1 |
Qualified: Netherlands, Japan
Race for the Knockout Stage
The group stage delivered several memorable performances before the tournament entered the Round of 32.
Mexico finished with a perfect record in Group A, while Canada, Morocco, Paraguay and Japan secured their places in the knockout rounds after strong campaigns. Brazil, France, Argentina, England, Spain and Portugal also advanced as expected, while Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a historic place in the knockout stage for the first time.
Group G
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Iran vs New Zealand | 2-2 Draw |
| Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 Draw |
| Belgium vs Iran | 0-0 Draw |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | Egypt won 3-1 |
| Egypt vs Iran | 1-1 Draw |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | Belgium won 5-1 |
Qualified: Belgium, Egypt
Group H
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | 0-0 Draw |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 1-1 Draw |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Spain won 4-0 |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 2-2 Draw |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 0-0 Draw |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Spain won 1-0 |
Qualified: Spain, Uruguay
Group I
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | France won 3-1 |
| Iraq vs Norway | Norway won 4-1 |
| France vs Iraq | France won 3-0 |
| Norway vs Senegal | Norway won 3-2 |
| Norway vs France | France won 4-1 |
| Senegal vs Iraq | Senegal won 5-0 |
Qualified: France, Norway
Group J
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Argentina vs Algeria | Argentina won 3-0 |
| Austria vs Jordan | Austria won 3-1 |
| Argentina vs Austria | Argentina won 2-0 |
| Jordan vs Algeria | Algeria won 2-1 |
| Algeria vs Austria | 3-3 Draw |
| Jordan vs Argentina | Argentina won 3-1 |
Qualified: Argentina, Austria
Group K
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Portugal vs Democratic Republic of Congo | 1-1 Draw |
| Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Colombia won 3-1 |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Portugal won 5-0 |
| Colombia vs Democratic Republic of Congo | Colombia won 1-0 |
| Colombia vs Portugal | 0-0 Draw |
| Democratic Republic of Congo vs Uzbekistan | Democratic Republic of Congo won 3-1 |
Qualified: Colombia, Portugal
Group L
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| England vs Croatia | England won 4-2 |
| Ghana vs Panama | Ghana won 1-0 |
| England vs Ghana | 0-0 Draw |
| Panama vs Croatia | Croatia won 1-0 |
| Panama vs England | England won 2-0 |
| Croatia vs Ghana | Croatia won 2-1 |
Qualified: England, Croatia
2026 FIFA World Cup Host Cities
The tournament is being played across 16 stadiums in three countries.
United States
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Dallas
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York/New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Seattle
Canada
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
Frequently Asked Questions
What time will the 2026 FIFA World Cup finish?
The final will take place on Sunday, July 19/2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
What is the number of FIFA World Cup 2026 teams?
The tournament itself is the biggest FIFA World Cup ever, with a record 48 teams taking part.
How many matches will be played in the tournament?
The extra format will feature the group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place playoff, and final.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being held?
The tournament is jointly hosted by:
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
The World Cup is the first to be hosted by three countries.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Matches can be played in the U.S. at:
Telemundo
Universo
Peacock will stream in Spanish.
How many matches are in the tournament?
The Round of 16 will consist of the winners of the Round of 32, and the final winner will be determined once all knockout games are finished.
Road to the Final
The group stage has concluded and the Round of 32 has begun—the biggest game in the game is now in the most exciting stage.
The traditional giants of Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Spain, Portugal and Mexico are still up for grabs while a host of unexpected teams have kept on running strong runs since reaching the big group stage.
All the other games will be knockout games, and just one nation will be taking home the FIFA World Cup Trophy at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Keep an eye on this page for the newest fixtures, results and up-to-date schedules for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
