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48 nations. 16 cities. Three countries. One trophy. Cornerflick tracks all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup — group by group, dossier by dossier.
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.
Group stage
Twelve groups of four. Top two and the eight best third-placed sides go through. Live tables update from the first whistle.
Match schedule
Every kickoff, shown in your local time.
Results
The first result drops here the moment Mexico kick off in Mexico City on 11 June. Scores, scorers and the table swing — live.
Power index
Cornerflick’s pre-tournament read on the contenders. Recalibrated after every matchday.
The nations
Every flag that’ll fly across North America this summer. Tap one to open its dossier.
ALGAlgeria
ARGArgentina
AUSAustralia
AUTAustria
BELBelgium
BIHBosnia and Herzegovina
BRABrazil
CANCanada
CPVCape Verde
COLColombia
CROCroatia
CUWCuraçao
CZECzechia
CODDR Congo
ECUEcuador
EGYEgypt
ENGEngland
FRAFrance
GERGermany
GHAGhana
HAIHaiti
IRNIran
IRQIraq
CIVIvory Coast
JPNJapan
JORJordan
MEXMexico
MARMorocco
NEDNetherlands
NZLNew Zealand
NORNorway
PANPanama
PARParaguay
PORPortugal
QATQatar
KSASaudi Arabia
SENSenegal
RSASouth Africa
KORSouth Korea
ESPSpain
SWESweden
SUISwitzerland
TUNTunisia
TURTürkiye
URUUruguay
USAUSA
UZBUzbekistanThree nations,
sixteen cities
The first World Cup shared by three countries — from Vancouver to Mexico City, Estadio Azteca to MetLife.
Mexico CityEstadio AztecaGuadalajaraEstadio AkronMonterreyEstadio BBVATorontoBMO FieldVancouverBC PlaceNew York / NJMetLife StadiumLos AngelesSoFi StadiumDallasAT&T StadiumAtlantaMercedes-BenzMiamiHard Rock StadiumSeattleLumen FieldSan FranciscoLevi's StadiumPhiladelphiaLincoln FinancialKansas CityArrowheadHoustonNRG StadiumBostonGillette StadiumWorld 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.
How do the groups work at the 2026 World Cup?
The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four, labelled A to L. Each side plays the other three in its group once, and the group stage runs from 11 to 27 June 2026 to decide who reaches the Round of 32.
How many teams qualify from each group?
The top two of every group advance automatically — 24 teams. The eight best third-placed sides across all 12 groups join them, making up the 32 teams in the expanded Round of 32 knockout stage.
What is the Group of Death at the 2026 World Cup?
The "Group of Death" is the toughest section on paper — the group with the strongest combined field by FIFA ranking. With 48 teams across 12 groups, several sections pack more than one contender, so qualification is far from guaranteed.
When was the 2026 World Cup group draw?
The final draw took place on 5 December 2025 in Washington, D.C., sorting the 48 qualified nations into the 12 groups. Teams were seeded into four pots based on the FIFA World Ranking, with the three hosts pre-assigned.
What is the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 32 is a brand-new knockout round, added because the tournament expanded to 48 teams. It pits the 32 qualifiers — the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed sides — in single-elimination ties from 28 June 2026.
How does the knockout stage work at the 2026 World Cup?
It is single-elimination over five rounds: Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final. Win or go home at every stage, from 28 June through to the final on 19 July 2026, with a third-place play-off the day before.
What happens if a 2026 World Cup knockout match is a draw?
Knockout ties cannot end level. If the score is tied after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time are played; if it is still level, the match is decided by a penalty shoot-out.
Is there a third-place play-off at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The two losing semi-finalists meet in the third-place play-off on 18 July 2026, the day before the final, to decide the bronze medal.