Schedule of the 72 group stage matches of the World Cup
FIFA has defined the complete schedule for the 72 group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with 48 teams.
TL;DR
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring 48 teams.
- The schedule for all 72 group stage matches has been finalized by FIFA.
- Italy will miss the World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing a penalty shootout.
- The tournament begins on June 11th and will feature 104 matches in total.
- The group stage will consist of 12 groups, with 32 teams advancing to the next round.