When was the 2026 World Cup?

The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage ended June 27, and the knockout rounds ran from June 28 to the final on July 19.

What time did the World Cup final start in my timezone?

The final kicked off on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC). It is shown in your local time automatically — open the Final page for the exact time in your city.

How many teams were in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams, up from 32, playing 104 matches in total. It was the largest World Cup ever.

What was the new Round of 32?

Because 32 teams advanced from the group stage instead of 16, the knockouts opened with a brand-new Round of 32 before the Round of 16. It was the first extra knockout round in World Cup history, running June 28 to July 3.

Where was the 2026 World Cup final played?

At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — listed by FIFA as New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament — in the New York metropolitan area.

How could people watch the World Cup in their timezone?

Coverage depended on your country; in the US, FOX carried the English-language matches and Telemundo the Spanish-language broadcast. Every kickoff time on this site is converted to your local timezone.

World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Your Timezone

Name: FIFA World Cup 2026
Start: 2026-07-19T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-19T17:00:00-04:00
Location: United States, Canada & Mexico

The 2026 World Cup ran June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches, and for the first time ever, a Round of 32. Matches kicked off at all hours depending on where you live. This page shows every match in your local time, so you can see exactly when each one started wherever you are.

The final

Ended

Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026

Played Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Kickoff was 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) · New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife), East Rutherford, NJ.

Verified 2026-07-17 — source: fifa.com · editorial policy

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Times shown in your timezone

Most broadcasters listed kickoff in US Eastern, which isn't much use if you're in London, Lagos, or Sydney. Every time on this page is converted to your device's timezone automatically. Open any match for a full breakdown across major cities.

Matches in your timezone

Completed

Tournament stages

Group stageJune 11–27
Round of 32 (new this year)June 28 – July 3
Round of 16July 4–7
QuarterfinalsJuly 9–11
SemifinalsJuly 14–15
Third-place matchJuly 18
FinalJuly 19

All match times on this site adjust to your timezone automatically.

FAQ

When was the 2026 World Cup?: The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage ended June 27, and the knockout rounds ran from June 28 to the final on July 19.
What time did the World Cup final start in my timezone?: The final kicked off on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC). It is shown in your local time automatically — open the Final page for the exact time in your city.
How many teams were in the 2026 World Cup?: 48 teams, up from 32, playing 104 matches in total. It was the largest World Cup ever.
What was the new Round of 32?: Because 32 teams advanced from the group stage instead of 16, the knockouts opened with a brand-new Round of 32 before the Round of 16. It was the first extra knockout round in World Cup history, running June 28 to July 3.
Where was the 2026 World Cup final played?: At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — listed by FIFA as New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament — in the New York metropolitan area.
How could people watch the World Cup in their timezone?: Coverage depended on your country; in the US, FOX carried the English-language matches and Telemundo the Spanish-language broadcast. Every kickoff time on this site is converted to your local timezone.