FIFA 2026 World Cup game schedule: Times, groups, bracket
The full schedule of the 2026 World Cup is locked in as the world prepares for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the tournament
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest credible updates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
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The tournament schedule for all 104 matches, including dates, kickoff times, and venues, has been published as part of the official rollout for the USA, Canada, and Mexico hosting. The schedule confirms group-stage matches across 16 host cities, with the knockout rounds culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. This information is reflected in major outlets aggregating the official calendar and venue list. [sources: NBC Sports schedule detail and stadiums list; CBS Sports game schedule by date and venue; Sporting News tournament overview]
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Key early fixtures include opening matches in Mexico, the USA, and Canada, followed by a spread of group-stage games across cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Houston, among others. The schedule also notes the expansion to 48 teams and the move to 104 matches, which influences how the group stage unfolds and where teams will play.
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For fans planning travel or viewing, several outlets provide city-by-city and stadium-by-stadium breakdowns, including match-by-match previews, local kickoff times, and transportation considerations in the host markets. If you’re prioritizing viewing windows in a specific time zone (e.g., Eastern Time vs. local time), most schedules include both EST and local times.
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If you need, I can pull a compact, city-by-city table of all group-stage fixtures and knockout-round matchups with dates, times, and venues, or filter by your preferred team, time zone, or travel plans.
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