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FIFA World Cup 26 · Jun 11 – Jul 19

Football’s
biggest
summer.

48 nations. 16 cities. Three countries. One trophy. Cornerflick tracks all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup — group by group, dossier by dossier.

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When & where

When & where is the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is held across three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — from 11 June to 19 July 2026. 48 teams, 16 host cities and 104 matches: the biggest World Cup ever.

DatesJun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
HostsUSA · Canada · Mexico
Opening matchEstadio Azteca, Mexico City
FinalMetLife Stadium, New York
The draw

Group stage

Twelve groups of four. Top two and the eight best third-placed sides go through. Live tables update from the first whistle.

The fixture list

Match schedule

Every kickoff, in your local time once you install the app.

The live wire

Results

No final whistles yet.

The first result drops here the moment Mexico kick off in Mexico City on 11 June. Scores, scorers and the table swing — live.

Team status

Power index

Cornerflick’s pre-tournament read on the contenders. Recalibrated after every matchday.

The field

The nations

Every flag that’ll fly across North America this summer. Tap one to open its dossier.

The hosts

Three nations,
sixteen cities

The first World Cup shared by three countries — from Vancouver to Mexico City, Estadio Azteca to MetLife.

Mexico CityEstadio Azteca
GuadalajaraEstadio Akron
MonterreyEstadio BBVA
TorontoBMO Field
VancouverBC Place
New York / NJMetLife Stadium
Los AngelesSoFi Stadium
DallasAT&T Stadium
AtlantaMercedes-Benz
MiamiHard Rock Stadium
SeattleLumen Field
San FranciscoLevi's Stadium
PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial
Kansas CityArrowhead
HoustonNRG Stadium
BostonGillette Stadium
Good to know

World Cup 2026 FAQ

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 — 39 days of football. The opening match is on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the final is on 19 July at MetLife Stadium near New York.

Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?

Across three host nations for the first time — the United States, Canada and Mexico — in 16 host cities. The US stages most matches, with Canada hosting in Toronto and Vancouver and Mexico in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?

Three: the United States, Canada and Mexico. It's the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations, spread over 16 venues — 11 in the US, two in Canada and three in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams, up from 32. They are drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, advance to a new 32-team knockout round.

How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?

104 matches in total, up from 64 — the largest World Cup ever. They run across 39 days and 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

When and where is the 2026 World Cup final?

The final is on Sunday 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area, which seats around 82,500.

What is the 2026 World Cup schedule?

The group stage runs 11–27 June, the Round of 32 from 28 June, then the Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals through to the final on 19 July. See the full match schedule for every kickoff by date.