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Every match of the 2026 World Cup with kickoff times in your timezone, group tables and how to watch.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, explained
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of football's biggest tournament and the first to be co-hosted by three nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada. It is also the first to feature an expanded 48-team field, played across 16 host cities from 11 June to the final on 19 July 2026.
The 48 teams are drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, progress to a new round of 32, followed by the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final — a record 104 matches in all. Use this site to follow today's matches, the full schedule and live group standings, with kickoff times shown in your local timezone.
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 2026
- Hosts
- USA · Mexico · Canada
- Dates
- 11 June – 19 July 2026
- Teams
- 48
- Groups
- 12 groups of 4
- Matches
- 104
- Host cities
- 16
World Cup 2026 — frequently asked questions
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start and end?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June 2026 to the final on 19 July 2026. It is the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada across 16 host cities, including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Toronto and Vancouver.
How many teams play in the World Cup 2026?
48 teams compete, split into 12 groups of four. That is up from 32 teams in 2022, and the expanded format produces a record 104 matches.
How does the new World Cup 2026 format work?
The top two teams in each of the 12 groups plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32. The knockout stage then continues through the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026?
Coverage varies by country — for example Fox and Telemundo in the USA, TSN and CTV in Canada, and BBC and ITV in the UK. Many matches are also available on streaming services such as Fubo and Peacock. A VPN can help you reach your usual service if a stream is geo-blocked while travelling.
What time do World Cup 2026 matches kick off in my timezone?
Every kickoff time on this site is automatically converted to your device's local timezone, so you always see the right start time wherever you are.