.svg)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ran from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States. FIFA's published schedule covered 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities.
How the expanded tournament differed
The larger field added a round of 32 to the knockout phase. Readers following a team's path should distinguish the group stage from each knockout round rather than assume the format was unchanged from earlier editions.
FIFA's official match page brings fixtures, venues and results together. It is the appropriate reference for a specific game's date, score and location.
Watching after the tournament
This page is no longer a guide to an upcoming live event. For highlights or replays, start with FIFA's official match coverage or the authorized broadcaster serving your territory. Availability can differ by country and platform, and a former live-broadcast listing does not guarantee continued replay access.
Check the clock and the source
Match times can be shown in a viewer's local time rather than the host city's time. That can change the displayed calendar date for late games. Use one time-zone convention when comparing schedules.
Avoid pages claiming the fixture list is still awaiting release: the tournament has concluded, and the official record is available.
Build a team’s tournament timeline
Start with the official fixtures and list each completed match in order, preserving the round and venue. This makes it easier to follow progression through the expanded format and to distinguish an old preview from a result or a retrospective account.
Sources and further reading
- FIFA: Match schedule, fixtures and results
Primary source - FIFA: Tournament dates and host information
Primary source
A JournoPulse blog post, prepared with AI assistance from the linked sources. Our methodology · Suggest a correction.
