2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Groups, Results & Bracket
Your complete 2026 FIFA World Cup hub: full schedule, all 12 groups (A–L), live scores and standings, and the knockout bracket. June 11 – July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Explained
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of football's biggest tournament — and the biggest one ever staged. For the first time, 48 national teams compete across 12 groups (A through L), hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. With 104 matches spread across 16 stadiums, it is a full summer of football like no other.
This page is your hub. Jump straight to whatever you need:
- 📅 Full schedule & dates — every matchday and knockout round
- 🏆 All 12 groups (A–L) — the complete draw and group previews
- ⚽ Results & standings — scores and live group tables
- 🥇 Knockout bracket — the road to the final
Tournament Format: What's New in 2026
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, up from 32 in every edition since 1998. The expansion reshapes the whole competition — more groups, more knockout rounds, and a longer tournament.
| Detail | 2026 World Cup |
|---|---|
| Teams | 48 (12 groups of 4) |
| Total matches | 104 |
| Dates | June 11 – July 19, 2026 (39 days) |
| Hosts | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Final venue | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
| Defending champion | Argentina (won 2022) |
| Debutants | Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan |
How teams advance
Each group plays a round-robin of six matches. The top two teams from each group (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to a brand-new Round of 32. From there it's single elimination — Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, the third-place match, and the final.
The new 48-team format means more nations get their World Cup moment, but every knockout game is still win-or-go-home.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening match | June 11 — Mexico vs South Africa, Mexico City |
| Group stage | June 11 – 27 |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3 |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – 7 |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 – 11 |
| Semifinals | July 14 – 15 |
| Third-place match | July 18, Miami Gardens |
| Final | July 19, MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) |
The opening match kicked off on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 — Julián Quiñones scoring the tournament's first goal in the 9th minute.
Host Cities and Stadiums
Matches are spread across 16 host cities in three regions. Because of FIFA sponsorship rules, several stadiums use special names during the tournament.
| Region | Host cities |
|---|---|
| United States | Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle |
| Mexico | Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey |
| Canada | Toronto, Vancouver |
The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. AT&T Stadium in Dallas hosts the most matches of any venue — nine. For the full venue list with capacities, see the groups & venues guide.
Groups at a Glance
The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups on December 5, 2025. Here's the quick view — head to the full groups page for previews of every group.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa |
| B | Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| C | Scotland, Morocco, Brazil, Haiti |
| D | United States, Australia, Turkey, Paraguay |
| E | Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curaçao |
| F | Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Tunisia |
| G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| H | Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Cape Verde |
| I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| K | Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
Team Guides
We've built full team pages for the tournament's biggest squads — each covers the group, fixtures, results, squad and key players:
- Brazil — Group C, held 1–1 by Morocco
- Argentina — Group J, defending champions
- France — Group I, Mbappé leads the charge
- England — Group L, Bellingham & Kane
- Spain — Group H, stunned 0–0 by Cape Verde
- Germany — Group E, 7–1 opening demolition
- Mexico — Group A, host nation & opening match
- United States — Group D, host nation, 4–1 opener
- Japan — Group F, 2–2 vs Netherlands
- South Korea — Group A, comeback win over Czechia
- Portugal — Group K, Ronaldo's last World Cup?
- Netherlands — Group F, 2–2 vs Japan
More national teams and the full groups breakdown are coming soon.
What to Watch
- Defending champion Argentina leads Group J and chases a second straight title.
- Host nations Mexico (Group A), Canada (Group B) and the United States (Group D) each play all their group matches at home.
- Germany's opening statement — a 7–1 win over debutants Curaçao — made them an instant contender.
- Cape Verde's debut produced the tournament's first goalless draw, holding Spain 0–0.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Mexico vs South Africa in Mexico City was the opening match; the final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
There are 48 teams, drawn into 12 groups of four (Groups A to L). This is the first World Cup with 48 teams — previous tournaments since 1998 had 32.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (the New York/New Jersey host city) on July 19, 2026.
Who won the last World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, their third title. They return in 2026 as defending champions.
How do teams advance from the group stage?
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams overall, advance to the Round of 32 (32 teams total).
Note: FIFA Super Soccer Wiki is an independent fan site. We are not affiliated with FIFA or the game's developers. World Cup facts on this page are sourced from public tournament reports.
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