Fifa 2026 Schedule By Location: What Fans Need to Know
The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the first tournament to be co‑hosted by three nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 teams competing across 16 stadiums, the schedule is the most expansive in World Cup history. Understanding the Fifa 2026 Schedule By Location helps supporters plan travel, book accommodations, and catch every match in the host cities.
How the Schedule Is Structured
FIFA has divided the competition into three phases: the Group Stage, the Round of 32, and the knockout rounds through the final. Each phase follows a clear timeline that repeats across the three host countries. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule was released in early 2024, and the official calendar can be accessed on the FIFA website.
- Group Stage: June 21 – July 5, 2026 (48 matches)
- Round of 32: July 6 – July 12, 2026 (16 matches)
- Round of 16: July 13 – July 18, 2026 (8 matches)
- Quarter‑finals: July 20 – July 21, 2026 (4 matches)
- Semi‑finals: July 24, 2026 (2 matches)
- Third‑place play‑off & Final: July 27 – July 28, 2026
Discover All 16 Stadiums of the Tournament
Each venue is assigned a set of match days, ensuring that fans can follow the tournament without excessive travel. Below is a quick reference of the stadiums grouped by country.
United States – 10 Venues
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, California
- NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas
- Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, Nevada
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Duluth Arena – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- State Farm Stadium – Glendale, Arizona
Canada – 2 Venues
- BC Place –
