Question 1

When does the 2026 tournament start?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How many matches are in the 2026 tournament?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Where is the 2026 final being played?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What countries are hosting the 2026 tournament?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What time zone are match times displayed in?

Accepted Answer

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, Mexico, and Canada.

South Africa World Cup 2026

South Africa Schedule

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