Tournament Overview
June 11 – July 19, 2026 · 48 Teams · 104 Matches · 16 Venues · 3 Nations
INFO6 spots TBD via playoffs (March 26–31). Times shown as ET + 🦘 AEST (ET+14h). (+1) = next day in Sydney.
48
Teams
104
Matches
12
Groups
16
Venues
39
Days
3
Nations
Stage Dates & Ticket Prices
GROUP STAGEJun 11–27
48 teams · 12 groups · 3 matches per team
3 host countries$60–$700+
ROUND OF 32Jun 28–Jul 3
Top 2 per group + 8 best 3rd · 16 matches
All 16 venues$190–$790
ROUND OF 16Jul 4–7
16 teams · 8 matches
USA + Canada$220–$980
QUARTER-FINALSJul 9–10
8 teams · USA only
USA$535–$1,775
SEMI-FINALSJul 14–15
Dallas + Atlanta
Dallas · Atlanta$905–$3,295
🏆 FINALJul 19, 2026
MetLife Stadium NJ · 3:00 PM ET · 🦘 5:00 AM AEST (+1)
New York/New Jersey$4,185–$8,680
Group Stage
June 11–27, 2026 · Click groups to expand matches · City names link to Google Maps
Knockout Stage
ET + 🦘 AEST times shown. (+1) = next day Sydney.
⭐ Grand Finale ⭐
THE WORLD CUP FINAL
Sunday, July 19, 2026
MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, New Jersey
🕒 3:00 PM ET
🦘 5:00 AM AEST (+1 Mon Jul 20)
🎟 $4,185 – $8,680 (official face value)
Stadiums & Venues
16 venues · Click to expand all scheduled matches · City names link to Google Maps
World Cup Playoffs
March 26–31, 2026 · 6 spots up for grabs · UEFA (4 spots) + Intercontinental (2 spots)
🎯 Finals Happening Right Now
Semifinals: March 26 · Finals: March 31 · Results update this tab once available. Winners join the World Cup in June.
🇪🇺 UEFA Playoffs — 4 Spots
16 teams · 4 paths · Single-leg knockout · Each path winner qualifies for World Cup
🌍 Intercontinental Playoffs — 2 Spots
6 teams from 5 confederations · Hosted in Mexico · Tournament format
Group Stage Tables
Live standings — update scores below to track. Sorted by Pts → GD → GF.
HOW TO USETables update automatically as the tournament progresses. Positions shown reflect current data (pre-tournament = all zeros). Green = qualified, Blue = 3rd place contender, Red = eliminated.
Dash's Predictions
Our analysis of all group stage matches · Predicted scores, standings & qualifiers
Teams & Countries
All 48 teams · Click any team to expand their group stage fixtures
Venue Map
All 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums · Hover any pin for details
👥 Capacity: ⚽ Matches:
🏅 Highest round:
🇺🇸 United States (11 venues)
🇲🇽 Mexico (3 venues)
🇨🇦 Canada (2 venues)
★ = Final/SF venue · Hover pins for details
📏 Venue Distance Calculator
Select two venues to see the straight-line (air) and driving distance between them.
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Match Details