FIFA published the complete schedule for the 2026 World Cup, the first World Cup with 104 matches, 48 teams and three host countries: United States, Mexico and Canada. Although the final schedule depends on the draw on December 5, 2025 in Washington D.C., the dates, venues and distribution of the most important matches are already defined, making it easier for fans in the United States to plan travel, accommodations and tickets for the most important matches.
So far, 42 teams have already qualified and only six spots remain to be determined through the FIFA and UEFA playoffs. Due to the magnitude of the tournament and the enormous interest of the U.S. Latino community in the 2026 World Cup, we review only the most relevant matches, from the opening and group stages to the most attractive knockout rounds, including the stadiums that will host the most important matches worldwide.
Mexico opens the 2026 World Cup
So far, 42 national teams have already qualified
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The Mexican National Team will be the protagonist of the first match of the 2026 World Cup, a historic event because it has not happened since 1970.
Thursday, June 11
Mexico City Stadium
Mexico vs opponent to be confirmed (after draw)
The second Group A match will be played on the same day in Guadalajara.
2026 World Cup key matches (in the U.S.)
The United States will play a starring role from the first days of the 2026 World Cup.
Friday, June 12
United States vs opponent to be confirmed
Los Angeles Stadium
Other notable matches in the U.S. during the group stage:
Boston, New York/New Jersey, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Dallas and Kansas City will host multiple highly attractive games.
The group stage will be played from June 11 to 27, with up to six matches per day, an unprecedented format.
Round of 16: the knockout stage kicks off
The Round of 16, from June 28 to July 3, marks the start of the 2026 World Cup’s single-elimination matches.
Among the most relevant duels:
June 28 – Los Angeles Stadium
June 30 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
July 1 – San Francisco Stadium
July 2 – Toronto Stadium
July 3 – Miami / Dallas / Kansas City Stadium
These venues ensure high-level clashes.
Round of 16 on U.S. soil
The Round of 16, July 4-7, includes matches at:
Philadelphia
Houston
New York/New Jersey
Dallas
Seattle
Atlanta
Vancouver
For Mexico, this stretch will be key, as it is where the long-awaited “fifth game” could be played.
Quarterfinals: primetime duels
The Quarterfinals will be played from July 9 to July 11, including:
July 10 – Los Angeles Stadium
July 11 – Miami Stadium
July 11 – Kansas City Stadium
These games usually bring together the tournament’s powerhouses.
Semifinals, third place and final
The Semifinals will be played at:
July 14 – Dallas Stadium
July 15 – Atlanta Stadium
The match for third place will be played:
July 18 – Miami Stadium
And the grand finale of the 2026 World Cup will be:
Sunday, July 19
New York/New Jersey Stadium
A stage that could receive more than 80,000 fans.
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