FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Schedule: All Matches, Dates & Stadiums Across the United States

The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings 78 matches to stadiums across the United States. Here is the complete USA match schedule with dates, cities, venues, and key fixtures

The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings 78 matches to stadiums across the United States. Here is the complete USA match schedule with dates, cities, venues, and key fixtures.

⭐ FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule in the United States

The United States will host more World Cup matches than any other country in the FIFA World Cup 2026™️, with 78 games spread across 11 host cities. From Los Angeles to New York to Miami, American stadiums will showcase the world’s biggest teams and historic knockout rounds — including a semifinal.
This guide includes every match happening on U.S. soil, sorted by city, date, and stadium venue, optimized for USA geo rankings.

🗽 NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY — New York New Jersey Stadium

One of the tournament’s flagship venues, hosting some of the most high-profile fixtures.
Group Stage Matches
June 13: Brazil vs Morocco
June 16: France vs Senegal
June 22: Norway vs Senegal
June 27: Panama vs England
Knockout Matches
July 5: Round of 16 (Match 91)
July 19: 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL

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🎬 LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Stadium

One of the key hubs for Team USA and Group D fixtures.
Group Stage
June 12: USA vs Paraguay
June 15: IR Iran vs New Zealand
June 18: Switzerland vs Playoff Team
June 25: Playoff Team vs USA
June 21: Belgium vs Iran
Knockout
July 2: Round of 32 (Match 84)
July 10: Quarter-Final (Match 98)

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⭐ DALLAS — Dallas Stadium

A massive stadium hosting elite European and South American teams.
Group Stage
June 14: Netherlands vs Japan
June 17: England vs Croatia
June 22: Argentina vs Austria
June 25: Japan vs Playoff Team
Knockout
June 30: Round of 32 (Match 78)
July 6: Round of 16 (Match 93)
July 14: Semi-Final (Match 101)

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🌴 MIAMI — Miami Stadium

Packed with Latin American fixtures and tournament deciders.
Group Stage
June 15: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
June 21: Uruguay vs Cabo Verde
June 24: Scotland vs Brazil
Knockout
July 3: Round of 32 (Match 86)
July 11: Quarter-Final (Match 99)
July 18: Bronze Final (Match 103)

🌲 SEATTLE — Seattle Stadium

A West Coast fortress hosting USA’s big match with Australia.
Group Stage
June 15: Belgium vs Egypt
June 19: USA vs Australia
June 26: Egypt vs Iran
Knockout
July 1: Round of 32 (Match 82)
July 6: Round of 16 (Match 94)

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🔥 ATLANTA — Atlanta Stadium

Group Stage
June 15: Spain vs Cabo Verde
June 18: Playoff Team vs South Africa
June 21: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
June 24: Morocco vs Haiti
Knockout
July 1: Round of 32 (Match 80)
July 7: Round of 16 (Match 95)
July 15: Semi-Final (Match 102)

⚽ HOUSTON — Houston Stadium

Group Stage
June 14: Germany vs Curaçao
June 20: Netherlands vs Playoff Team
June 14: Match 76 – Group C Winners vs Group F Runners-up
Knockout
July 4: Round of 16 (Match 90)

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🏙 KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Stadium

Group Stage
June 16: Argentina vs Algeria
June 20: Ecuador vs Curaçao
June 27: Algeria vs Austria
Knockout
July 3: Round of 32 (Match 87)
July 11: Quarter-final (Match 100)

🏖 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA — Bay Area Stadium

Group Stage
June 13: Australia vs Playoff Team
June 19: Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye vs Paraguay
June 25: Paraguay vs Australia
Knockout
July 1: Round of 32 (Match 81)

🏟 BOSTON — Boston Stadium

Group Stage
June 13: Haiti vs Scotland
June 16: Playoff Team vs Norway
June 23: England vs Ghana
Knockout
June 29: Round of 32 (Match 74)

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🦅 PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Stadium

Group Stage
June 14: Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador
June 25: Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire
Knockout
July 4: Round of 16 (Match 89)

Summary : USA Hosts the Heart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With 78 matches, including

✔ the World Cup Final

✔ two semi-finals

✔ multiple USA group-stage games

✔ and 40/104 group stage matches

the United States is the center of World Cup 2026.
Fans across America—from the West Coast to the East Coast—will witness the biggest tournament in football history.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, Host Cities, Groups, Tickets & How to Watch in USA

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns to North America with a record 48 teams and 16 host cities across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Here’s the full schedule, final date, groups, qualified teams, stadiums, tickets and where to watch.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest Tournament in History Lands in North America

The world’s biggest sporting event is heading back to the United States — and this time, it’s even bigger. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition ever co-hosted by three countries — USA, Canada, and Mexico — and the first to feature a record 48 teams.
With the groups officially drawn in Washington, D.C., fans across America are gearing up for what is set to become the largest World Cup in history, bringing global football culture to U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Dates

Opening Match: June 11, 2026 (Mexico City)
Final: July 19, 2026 (New York / New Jersey – MetLife Stadium)
Tournament Length: 39 days
The World Cup returns to its traditional June–July summer slot, perfect for fans and tourism across North America.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates,host cities
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SCHEDULE UPDATE PHOTO VIA @FIFA

World Cup 2026 Draw: Groups Locked In

The Final Draw took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., with all 12 groups (A–L) confirmed.
USA heads Group D,
Canada opens in Group B,
Mexico starts in Group A.
The draw positions the three hosts in strong, marketable groups — something that’s expected to boost viewership across the U.S.

Qualified Teams for FIFA World Cup 2026

A record 48 national teams will compete. Here’s the confirmed list so far:
Hosts (Concacaf)
Canada
Mexico
USA
AFC Teams (Asia)
Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Jordan
CAF Teams (Africa)
Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Cabo Verde
CONMEBOL Teams (South America)
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay
Concacaf Teams
Panama, Curaçao, Haiti
UEFA Teams (Europe)
England, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, Austria, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland
Oceania
New Zealand
More teams will join as qualification completes through playoff routes.

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FIFA FINAL DRAW POTS LIST AND NAMES

Group A
Mexico
South Africa
Korea Republic
Czechia/Denmark/North Macedonia /Republic of Ireland

Group B
Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina/Italy/Northern Ireland /Wales
Qatar
Switzerland

Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland

Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Türkiye

Group E
Germany
Curaçao
Côte d’Ivoire
Ecuador

Group F
Netherlands
Japan
Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine
Tunisia

Group G
Belgium
Egypt
IR Iran
New Zealand

Group H
Spain
Cabo Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

Group I
France
Senegal
Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname
Norway

Group J
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan

Group K
Portugal
Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia
Uzbekistan
Colombia

Group L
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama

 

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Host Cities & Stadiums: 16 Iconic Venues Across North America

The 2026 World Cup will be spread across 16 cities, 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.
🇺🇸 United States Host Cities
Atlanta
Boston
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
New York / New Jersey
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle
🇨🇦 Canada
Toronto
Vancouver
🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico City
Monterrey
Guadalajara
These venues include some of the world’s largest stadiums, including AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and MetLife Stadium (New Jersey).

Official Stadiums FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

The U.S. lineup includes NFL mega-arenas converted for soccer, promising massive attendance:
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
Lumen Field (Seattle)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)
Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area)
Gillette Stadium (Boston)
NRG Stadium (Houston)
MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) – Host of the Final

Official Match Ball — adidas TRIONDA
Official Match Ball — adidas TRIONDA Photo Via @FIFA

The adidas TRIONDA is the official match ball for 2026. Meaning “three waves” in Spanish, the design blends:
Red, green, and blue representing USA, Mexico, Canada
A new four-panel aerodynamic design
Iconic host symbols: Maple Leaf, Bald Eagle, Jaguar
Gold detailing inspired by the World Cup trophy
It’s expected to become one of the most collectible match balls ever.

Official Mascots
Official Mascots
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 Official Mascots PHOTO VIA @FIFA

Three mascots represent the hosts:
Maple™️ the Moose (Canada)
Zayu™️ the Jaguar (Mexico)
Clutch™️ the Bald Eagle (USA)
Together, they symbolize unity, diversity, and North American culture.

How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA

U.S. fans can watch across major broadcasters:
FOX Sports – English
Telemundo / Peacock – Spanish
Streaming:
Peacock
FuboTV
YouTube TV
Hulu + Live TV
Sling TV
International broadcasting varies by region.We will update Soon for Free version

Tickets: What Fans Need to Know

FIFA’s main ticketing phases include:
Individual match tickets
Team-specific packages
Venue packages
Hospitality
Fans can register via the FIFA Ticketing Portal to receive updates. Prices are expected to be the highest in World Cup history, especially for U.S. knockout rounds and the final.

Tournament Format: 48 Teams, 104 Matches

The format includes:
12 groups of 4 teams
Top 2 teams + 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32
Each finalist will play 8 total matches
This ensures more matches, more drama, and more host cities included.

Official Host City Posters & Branding

All 16 host cities have their own official World Cup 26 posters, celebrating local culture with bold, artistic designs. The global brand for 2026 features the iconic trophy front and center — a first in FIFA history.

Why This World Cup Is Huge for the USA

The 1994 World Cup helped ignite the soccer boom in America. The 2026 edition is expected to:
Shatter attendance records
Drive a new wave of U.S. soccer popularity
Boost MLS and local football culture
Generate billions in tourism and sponsorship
For American fans, this is truly a once-in-a-generation moment.