FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule, Groups, Standings, Odds & Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns to North America for the first time since 1994, featuring an expanded 48-team field and matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Follow our complete World Cup hub for schedules, standings, match results, odds, highlights, and knockout stage coverage throughout the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Overview
The wait is finally over — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. For the first time since 1994, the world’s biggest sporting event returns to the United States, this time as a historic joint effort with Canada and Mexico. Canada will host World Cup matches for the first time, while Mexico becomes the first nation to host the tournament across three different editions after previously doing so in 1970 and 1986.
The 2026 tournament also marks the debut of FIFA’s expanded 48-team format, increasing the field from 32 nations and giving more countries an opportunity to compete on football’s biggest stage. Over the next five weeks, the world’s best players and national teams will battle for the ultimate prize as the tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026.
Follow our complete FIFA World Cup 2026 hub below for the latest schedule, group standings, match results, highlights, knockout-stage updates, and coverage of Team USA, Mexico, and the tournament’s biggest storylines. Fans can also check out the official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack, which features artists from around the world celebrating the tournament.
Key details
Host Nations: United States, Canada, Mexico
Teams: 48
Matches: 104
Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Defending Champions: (whoever won 2022 in your timeline context)
Final Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
Opening Match
Mexico gets the honor of kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the legendary Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte) on Thursday, June 11. The co-host nation will face South Africa in front of a sold-out crowd and millions of viewers around the world as the month-long tournament officially begins. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM CT. Fans in the United States can watch on FOX Sports, Telemundo, and Universo, while streaming is available through Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.
| Opening Match Odds | Full Time |
| Mexico | -245 |
| South Africa | +750 |
| Draw | +360 |
Match Information
- Date: June 11, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM CT
- Venue: Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte)
- City: Mexico City, Mexico
- TV: FOX, Telemundo, Universo
- Streaming: Peacock Premium
Matchday 1 Schedule
Thursday, June 11
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa | 2:00 PM CT FOX |
Estadio Azteca Mexico City |
MEX -247 |
| 🇰🇷 Korea vs 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 9:00 PM CT FS1 |
Guadalajara Stadium Guadalajara |
KOR +162 |
Friday, June 12
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2:00 PM CT FOX |
Toronto Stadium Toronto |
CAN -126 |
| 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 8:00 PM CT FOX |
Los Angeles Stadium Los Angeles |
USA -106 |
Saturday, June 13
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 2:00 PM CT FOX |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium San Francisco Bay Area |
SUI -452 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇲🇦 Morocco | 5:00 PM CT FOX |
New York New Jersey Stadium New York / New Jersey |
BRA -153 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti vs 🏴 Scotland | 8:00 PM CT FOX |
Boston Stadium Boston |
SCO -183 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇹🇷 Turkey | 11:00 PM CT FS1 |
BC Place Vancouver Vancouver |
TUR -143 |
Sunday, June 14
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 12:00 PM CT FOX |
Houston Stadium Houston |
GER -2941 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇯🇵 Japan | 3:00 PM CT FOX |
Dallas Stadium Dallas |
NED +102 |
| 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 6:00 PM CT FS1 |
Philadelphia Stadium Philadelphia |
ECU +141 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden vs 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 9:00 PM CT FS1 |
Monterrey Stadium Monterrey |
SWE -111 |
Monday, June 15
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 11:00 AM CT FOX |
Atlanta Stadium Atlanta |
ESP -1220 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | 2:00 PM CT FOX |
Seattle Stadium Seattle |
BEL -155 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia vs 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 5:00 PM CT FS1 |
Miami Stadium Miami |
URU -235 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 8:00 PM CT FS1 |
Los Angeles Stadium Los Angeles |
IRN -115 |
Tuesday, June 16
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 Senegal | 2:00 PM CT FOX |
New York New Jersey Stadium New York / New Jersey |
FRA -219 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇳🇴 Norway | 5:00 PM CT FOX |
Boston Stadium Boston |
NOR -500 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇩🇿 Algeria | 8:00 PM CT FOX |
Kansas City Stadium Kansas City |
ARG -254 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria vs 🇯🇴 Jordan | 11:00 PM CT FS1 |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium San Francisco Bay Area |
AUT -321 |
Wednesday, June 17
| Matchup | Status | Location | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 12:00 PM CT FOX |
Houston Stadium Houston |
POR -372 |
| 🏴 England vs 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3:00 PM CT FOX |
Dallas Stadium Dallas |
ENG -139 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana vs 🇵🇦 Panama | 6:00 PM CT FS1 |
Toronto Stadium Toronto |
GHA +106 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs 🇨🇴 Colombia | 9:00 PM CT FS1 |
Mexico City Stadium Mexico City |
COL -249 |