SOCCER · FIFA GLOBAL EVENT
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026·USA, Canada & Mexico
104
TOTAL MATCHES
48
TEAMS
16
HOST CITIES
CAN
VS
Fri 12 Jun · 19:00 UTC
BHZ
MEX
SAMEX won 2–0
KOR
CZRKOR won 2–1
CANBHZJun 12, 07:00 PM
USA
PARJun 13, 01:00 AM
QAT
SUIJun 13, 07:00 PM
BRA
MARJun 13, 10:00 PM
HAI
SCOJun 14, 01:00 AM
AUS
TURJun 14, 04:00 AM
GER
CURJun 14, 05:00 PM
NED
JPNJun 14, 08:00 PM
CIV
ECUJun 14, 11:00 PM
SWE
TUNJun 15, 02:00 AM
SPN
CPVJun 15, 04:00 PM
SAU
URUJun 15, 04:30 PM
BEL
EGYJun 15, 07:00 PM
IRA
NZLJun 15, 07:30 PM
FRA
SENJun 16, 01:30 PM
IRQ
NORJun 16, 04:30 PM
ARG
ALGJun 16, 07:30 PM
AUT
JORJun 16, 10:30 PM
POR
CODJun 17, 11:30 AM
ENG
CROJun 17, 02:30 PM
GHA
PANJun 17, 05:30 PM
UZB
COLJun 17, 08:30 PM
CZRSAJun 18, 10:30 AM
SUIBHZJun 18, 01:30 PM
CANQATJun 18, 04:30 PM
MEXKORJun 18, 07:30 PM
USAAUSJun 19, 01:30 PM
SCOMARJun 19, 04:30 PM
BRAHAIJun 19, 07:00 PM
TURPARJun 19, 09:30 PM
NEDSWEJun 20, 11:30 AM
GERCIVJun 20, 02:30 PM
ECUCURJun 20, 06:30 PM
TUNJPNJun 20, 10:30 PM
SPNSAUJun 21, 10:30 AM
BELIRAJun 21, 01:30 PM
URUCPVJun 21, 04:30 PM
NZLEGYJun 21, 07:30 PM
ARGAUTJun 22, 11:30 AM
FRAIRQJun 22, 03:30 PM
NORSENJun 22, 06:30 PM
JORALGJun 22, 09:30 PM
PORUZBJun 23, 11:30 AM
ENGGHAJun 23, 02:30 PM
PANCROJun 23, 05:30 PM
COLCODJun 23, 08:30 PM
BHZQATJun 24, 01:30 PM
SUICANJun 24, 01:30 PM
SCOBRAJun 24, 04:30 PM
MARHAIJun 24, 04:30 PM
CZRMEXJun 24, 07:30 PM
SAKORJun 24, 07:30 PM
ECUGERJun 25, 02:30 PM
CURCIVJun 25, 02:30 PM
JPNSWEJun 25, 05:30 PM
TUNNEDJun 25, 05:30 PM
TURUSAJun 25, 08:30 PM
PARAUSJun 25, 08:30 PM
NORFRAJun 26, 01:30 PM
SENIRQJun 26, 01:30 PM
URUSPNJun 26, 06:30 PM
CPVSAUJun 26, 06:30 PM
NZLBELJun 26, 09:30 PM
EGYIRAJun 26, 09:30 PM
PANENGJun 27, 03:30 PM
CROGHAJun 27, 03:30 PM
COLPORJun 27, 06:00 PM
CODUZBJun 27, 06:00 PM
ALGAUTJun 27, 08:30 PM
JORARGJun 27, 08:30 PM
Jun 28, 07:00 PM
Jun 29, 07:00 PM
Jun 29, 07:00 PM
Jun 29, 07:00 PM
Jun 30, 07:00 PM
Jun 30, 07:00 PM
Jun 30, 07:00 PM
1GJul 1, 07:00 PM
Jul 1, 07:00 PM
Jul 1, 07:00 PM
Jul 2, 07:00 PM
1HJul 2, 07:00 PM
1BJul 2, 07:00 PM
2GJul 3, 07:00 PM
2HJul 3, 07:00 PM
Jul 3, 07:00 PM
Jul 4, 07:00 PM
Jul 4, 07:00 PM
Jul 5, 07:00 PM
Jul 5, 07:00 PM
Jul 6, 07:00 PM
Jul 6, 07:00 PM
Jul 7, 07:00 PM
Jul 7, 07:00 PM
Jul 9, 07:00 PM
Jul 10, 07:00 PM
Jul 11, 07:00 PM
Jul 11, 07:00 PM
Jul 14, 07:00 PM
Jul 15, 07:00 PM
Jul 18, 07:00 PM
Jul 19, 07:00 PM
In a dazzling start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico waltzed past South Africa with a 2-0 victory at Estadio Azteca on June 11. Julian Quinones kicked off the fun with an early goal, and Raul Jimenez capped it off with a header. El Tri danced around the field, dominating possession and keeping South Africa guessing throughout the match.
In a tear-jerking twist, Thierry Henry opened up about Raul Jimenez’s emotional goal for Mexico in their World Cup debut against South Africa. After facing a skull injury and personal loss, Jimenez scored at Estadio Azteca, leading Mexico to a 2-0 victory. The match was wild too, with three red cards flying around like it was a party gone wrong!
Get ready for a defensive extravaganza at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Stars like *Virgil van Dijk*, *Nuno Mendes*, and *Achraf Hakimi* are ready to shine. These defenders are not just about stopping goals; they might even score some themselves! With their skills, they could lead their teams to glory and show that defense can be just as thrilling as offense.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz was training with Germany when a cheeky Chelsea fan shouted for him to return. His witty reply? *You wish!* As the World Cup approaches, he's ready to dazzle in North America. Meanwhile, Chelsea has a few players at the tournament, but Havertz is focused on shining bright with his new team.
Pedro Porro, the Spain defender, is buzzing about teaming up with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, calling him the team's superstar. He also gave a thumbs up to new signing Anthony Gordon, saying he's quick and competitive. Porro can't wait to see how these two shine as Spain kicks off their World Cup journey against Cape Verde!
In a thrilling showdown, Julian Quinones dazzled fans in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa during the 2026 World Cup opener on June 11. Scoring with a cheeky strike and almost netting another, fans couldn't help but rave about him, calling him 'unreal' and likening him to prime Cristiano Ronaldo. With stats that make jaws drop, Quinones is the star to watch as Mexico prepares for their next match!
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2014
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2010
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2006
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2002
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1998
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48 teams, 104 matches, and a historic North American edition.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is a historic event in football history because this time the competition will be contested among 48 teams in the 23rd installment of the world cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will take place in North America, where it will be held jointly by three countries: The USA, Canada, and Mexico from 11th June to 19th July 2026. The world cup is expected to see 104 matches being played in 39 days.
There were 16 additional slots as compared to previous competitions, and the continental qualification process became historic for some of the rising football powers. The three host nations qualified automatically, while the other 45 places were highly contested among the six continental confederations under FIFA, with some of the qualifying teams making their debut at the tournament, such as Curaçao and Uzbekistan.
All 48 nations participating in the tournament are categorized into 12 groups of four nations each (A-L). In the group stage, the round-robin format is adopted whereby each team plays three matches. In the knockout stage, there is a new round known as the Round of 32 which has never been introduced before. The first two nations in each group qualify for the knockout stage, while eight nations that finish third in their respective groups also get to participate in the knockout stage. The finalist teams have to win eight matches in the knockout stage.
A total of 104 exciting games will be played at 16 top-notch host cities spread across North America, with the climax taking place at New York New Jersey.
| Venue | City | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| New York New Jersey Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | Venue for the final game on July 19th. |
| Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | Mexico City, MX | Venue for the first match against Mexico on June 11th. |
| Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) | Toronto, CA | Next match for Canada on June 12th. |
| Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) | Inglewood, CA | Next match for the US on June 12th. |
| Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) | Arlington, TX | Top knockout venue that will play host to some important semi-finals. |
| Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron) | Guadalajara, MX | Terrific venue for the important Group A games. |
| BC Place Vancouver | Vancouver, CA | Next hub for exciting Group Stage games. |
| Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) | Miami, FL | Venue for important Group and Knockout games. |
| Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) | Foxborough, MA | Top sporting venue for some important group games. |
The entire tournament is to be broadcasted to fans all across the globe via the FIFA-affiliated broadcasters from different nations. Fans will be able to see live coverage as well as get multi-language commentary about the event. More information about ticket purchases and other arrangements can be found at FIFA.com.
Everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026.
