When does the 2026 tournament start?

The 2026 tournament begins on June 11, 2026 with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in México City. The group stage runs from June 11-26, featuring 72 matches across all 12 groups.

How many matches are in the 2026 tournament?

There are 104 total matches in the expanded 48-team format: 72 group stage matches (June 11-26), 16 Round of 32 matches (June 28-July 1), 8 Round of 16 matches (July 4-6), 4 Quarterfinals (July 9-10), 2 Semifinals (July 14-15), and the Final on July 19.

Where is the 2026 final being played?

The 2026 Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026. The stadium has a capacity of over 82,500 seats, making it one of the largest venues in the tournament.

What countries are hosting the 2026 tournament?

The 2026 tournament is co-hosted by three North American countries: the Estados Unidos (11 venues), México (3 venues), and Canadá (2 venues). This marks the first time three nations have co-hosted, and the first 48-team tournament with 16 host cities.

What time zone are match times displayed in?

Match times are shown in the venue's local time zone (ET, CT, or PT depending on the city), with your local time displayed below for convenience. The tournament spans multiple time zones across the US, México, and Canadá.

Full Schedule

Quarterfinal · Thursday, July 9, 2026

World Cup 2026 Schedule

Teams To Be Determined

Overview Lineup Result

Datos del partido

🏆 Teams to be determined – This knockout match awaits the results of earlier rounds.

Fase: Quarterfinal (Match 1)
Enfrentamiento: Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90
Fecha: Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
Inicio: 4:00 PM (Boston local time)
Venue: Gillette Stadium (capacidad: 65,878)
Ciudad: Boston, Estados Unidos

Quarterfinal · Match 1

Quarterfinal

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Date Thursday, July 9, 2026

Kickoff 4:00 PM Boston

Your Time

Venue Gillette Stadium

Stage Quarterfinal

Matchup Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90

About This Match

🏆 Teams to be determined – This knockout match will feature the teams that advance through the bracket.

The Quarterfinal Match 1 will take place at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

This match features: Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90.

Teams will be determined after the group stage concludes. Follow the Soccer 2026 app for live updates and notifications when the matchup is confirmed.

Possible teams: Australia, Bélgica, Brasil, Canadá, Costa de Marfil, Cabo Verde, Curazao, Ecuador, Haití, Japón, Corea del Sur, Marruecos, and more

Knockout Bracket

This Quarterfinal match features:

Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90

Gillette Stadium, Boston

🏆 View Full Bracket

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Quarterfinal match at Gillette Stadium?

This Quarterfinal match is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

Who will play in this Quarterfinal match?

The teams for this match will be determined by earlier rounds. This matchup features: Winner of Match 89 vs Winner of Match 90.

What is the capacity of Gillette Stadium?

Gillette Stadium in Boston has a capacity of 65,878 spectators and is one of the host venues for the 2026 tournament.

When will we know the teams for this Quarterfinal match?

The teams will be confirmed after the preceding rounds are completed. Follow the Soccer 2026 app to get notified when the matchup is official.

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