The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule has been finalized following the Final Draw held on Friday. This much-anticipated event will see matches take place across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, culminating in the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Fans can look forward to exciting matchups as teams from around the globe compete. The tournament will kick off on June 11, 2026, with matches in various host cities. The complete group-stage schedule features multiple games each day, showcasing the world’s top footballing nations.
Group Stage Matches and Locations
Each group comprises several matches, and here are the highlights of the group-stage games:
**Group A** opens with a match between **Mexico** and **South Africa** on June 11 at 3 p.m. ET in **Mexico City**. This will be followed by **South Korea** facing the Europe play-off winner later that day in **Guadalajara**. The group continues with fixtures in **Atlanta** and **Monterrey**, ultimately concluding with a match in Mexico City on June 24.
**Group B** features **Canada** against the Europe play-off winner on June 12 in **Toronto** and includes a match between **Qatar** and **Switzerland** on June 13 in the **San Francisco Bay Area**. The group will wrap up in **Seattle** on June 24.
In **Group C**, **Brazil** is set to play against **Morocco** in **New York/New Jersey** on June 13, while **Haiti** will take on **Scotland** later that evening in **Boston**. The group matches will take place in various cities, concluding with key games in **Miami** and **Atlanta**.
**Group D** includes a highly anticipated match between the **USA** and **Paraguay** in **Los Angeles** on June 12. Following that, **Australia** will play the Europe play-off winner in **Vancouver**. The group will see significant action across **Seattle** and **San Francisco Bay Area** until June 25.
Other groups follow suit, featuring a range of exciting matchups. For instance, **Group E** sees **Germany** face **Curacao** in **Houston** on June 14, while **Group F** will highlight a match between the **Netherlands** and **Japan** in **Dallas** on the same day.
Anticipation Builds for the Tournament
The 2026 World Cup promises to deliver thrilling football, with matches scheduled across major cities. Each location has been selected to provide fans with an unforgettable experience, whether through the vibrant atmosphere in **Toronto** or the historical significance of games in **Mexico City**.
As the tournament approaches, anticipation is building among football fans worldwide. The event is expected to not only showcase top-tier football but also foster international camaraderie and sportsmanship.
For further information on the complete schedule and updates, visit official FIFA sources or dedicated sports news outlets.
