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

Round of 32 · Wednesday, July 1, 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: Round of 32 (Match 8)
Enfrentamiento: 1L vs 3EHIJK
Fecha: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026
Inicio: 12:00 PM (Atlanta local time)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacidad: 71,000)
Ciudad: Atlanta, Estados Unidos

Round of 32 · Match 8

Round of 32

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Date Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Kickoff 12:00 PM Atlanta

Your Time

Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Stage Round of 32

Matchup 1L vs 3EHIJK

About This Match

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

The Round of 32 Match 8 will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

This match features: 1L vs 3EHIJK.

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: Croacia, Inglaterra, Ghana, Panamá, Argelia, Argentina, Austria, Costa de Marfil, Colombia, Cabo Verde, Curazao, Ecuador, and more

Knockout Bracket

This Round of 32 match features:

1L vs 3EHIJK

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Round of 32 match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

This Round of 32 match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM local time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Who will play in this Round of 32 match?

The teams for this match will be determined by earlier rounds. This matchup features: 1L vs 3EHIJK.

What is the capacity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta has a capacity of 71,000 spectators and is one of the host venues for the 2026 tournament.

When will we know the teams for this Round of 32 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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