When is the 2026 World Cup?

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

When does the World Cup final start in my timezone?

The final kicks 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 and a live countdown.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

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

What is the new Round of 32?

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

Where is the 2026 World Cup final being 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 do I watch the World Cup in my timezone?

Coverage depends on your country; in the US, FOX carries the English-language matches and Telemundo the Spanish-language broadcast. Whatever you are watching on, every kickoff time on this site is converted to your local timezone so you know exactly when to tune in.

World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Your Timezone

The 2026 World Cup runs 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 kick off at all hours depending on where you live. This page shows every match in your local time, with a live countdown to the final, so you never have to do the math or miss a game.

The final kicks off in

16 days, 15 hours

Sun, Jul 19, 7:00 PM

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

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Times shown in your timezone

Most broadcasters list 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, a live countdown, and an add-to-calendar link.

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 is the 2026 World Cup?: The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage ends June 27, and the knockout rounds run from June 28 to the final on July 19.
When does the World Cup final start in my timezone?: The final kicks 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 and a live countdown.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?: 48 teams, up from 32, playing 104 matches in total. It is the largest World Cup ever.
What is the new Round of 32?: Because 32 teams now advance from the group stage instead of 16, the knockouts open with a brand-new Round of 32 before the Round of 16. It is the first extra knockout round in World Cup history, running June 28 to July 3.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final being 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 do I watch the World Cup in my timezone?: Coverage depends on your country; in the US, FOX carries the English-language matches and Telemundo the Spanish-language broadcast. Whatever you are watching on, every kickoff time on this site is converted to your local timezone so you know exactly when to tune in.