World Cup 2026 viewing guide
Start with schedule and time zones, then expand into cities, teams, broadcasters, tickets and match pages.
Import the match calendar in one click
Download the ICS calendar file with all 104 fixtures. Import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook — kick-off times show in your time zone automatically.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start and end?
The tournament kicks off on 2026-06-11 and concludes with the final on 2026-07-19 at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey. The opening match is held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
How many matches are played?
The 2026 edition expands to 48 teams across 12 groups for a total of 104 matches. Each team plays three group-stage matches; the top two from every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout round.
Where are the matches held?
The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 host cities: New York / New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Kansas City, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
How do I view the schedule in my time zone?
GoalTime Guide ships dedicated schedule pages for Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Eastern and Pacific time, and the schedule table converts kick-off times to any IANA time zone live in the browser.
Can I download a calendar file?
Yes — locale-specific ICS calendar files are available for the full schedule, plus per-team and per-city ICS variants. Import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook and kick-off times display in your calendar's time zone.