Tournament Calendar

Schedule

The full 2026 World Cup calendar: from the opening match at MetLife Stadium on June 11 to the final on July 19. For the first time, 48 teams compete across 12 groups in three host nations — USA, Canada and Mexico.

Tournament Calendar

Group Stage · Jun 11–26

48 teams across 12 groups. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams (32 total) advance to the knockout stage.

Tournament Calendar

Knockouts · Jun 27–Jul 15

R32 (Jun 27–Jul 2) → R16 (Jul 3–7) → Quarter-finals (Jul 9–10) → Semi-finals (Jul 14–15). Each round narrows the field and raises the stakes.

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Final Weekend · Jul 18–19

Third-place match on July 18, then the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

General

Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'

14 Apr 2026 22:09 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

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Shelvey to quit playing and manage UAE minnows

14 Apr 2026 23:01 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

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McArdle praises NI's 'intent' in big win over Malta

14 Apr 2026 21:12 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

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Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?

14 Apr 2026 13:05 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

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Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson

14 Apr 2026 21:55 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

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Man Utd watch Cherries pair - Wednesday's gossip

14 Apr 2026 20:47 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

Schedule-linked Stories

Shelvey to quit playing and manage UAE minnows

14 Apr 2026 23:01 UTC · General

McArdle praises NI's 'intent' in big win over Malta

14 Apr 2026 21:12 UTC · General

Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?

14 Apr 2026 13:05 UTC · General

Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson

14 Apr 2026 21:55 UTC · General

Man Utd watch Cherries pair - Wednesday's gossip

14 Apr 2026 20:47 UTC · General