FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Guide — Schedule, Groups, Scores & How to Watch

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 stadiums in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It is the first ever 48-team World Cup with 104 total matches. In the USA, all games air on Fox and FS1 (English) with free streaming on Tubi for select matches.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history — 48 nations competing across North America in a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. It marks the first time the US has hosted the World Cup since 1994, and the first edition to feature 48 teams instead of 32.

The group stage runs from June 11 through June 27, with 12 groups of four teams. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed finishers, advance to the Round of 32 — a new knockout format introduced for 2026. The final takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

48
Teams
104
Matches
16
Stadiums
39
Days

Today's World Cup Results — June 11, 2026

MatchGroupScoreStadium
🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Africa 🇿🇦 A 2 – 0 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
🇰🇷 South Korea vs Czechia 🇨🇿 A 2 – 1 Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

World Cup 2026 — Group A Standings

Group A
TeamPWDLGDPts
🇲🇽 Mexico1100+23
🇰🇷 South Korea1100+13
🇿🇦 South Africa1001-20
🇨🇿 Czechia1001-10

See all 12 group standings →

Tomorrow's Matches — June 12, 2026

Time (ET)MatchGroupChannel
3:00 PM🇨🇦 Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaBFOX
9:00 PM🇺🇸 USA vs Paraguay 🇵🇾DFOX

Full schedule with all 104 matches →

How to Watch World Cup 2026 in the USA

FREE
FOX / FS1
All 104 games in English on cable/satellite
FREE (select)
Tubi
Mexico opener & USA vs Paraguay free
7-Day Trial
FOX One
$19.99/mo — all games via app
21-Day Trial
YouTube TV
Includes FOX, FS1, Telemundo

Full guide: How to watch World Cup 2026 free in the USA →

World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums (USA)

CityStadiumCapacity
New York / New JerseyMetLife Stadium82,500
Los AngelesSoFi Stadium70,240
DallasAT&T Stadium80,000
San Francisco Bay AreaLevi's Stadium68,500
MiamiHard Rock Stadium64,767
SeattleLumen Field69,000
BostonGillette Stadium65,878
Kansas CityArrowhead Stadium76,416
AtlantaMercedes-Benz Stadium71,000
HoustonNRG Stadium72,220
PhiladelphiaLincoln Financial Field69,176

Frequently Asked Questions — World Cup 2026

When does the World Cup 2026 start and end?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup started on June 11, 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa and runs through the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How many teams are in World Cup 2026?
For the first time in history, 48 national teams are competing at the World Cup. They are divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two finishers per group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final?
The World Cup 2026 final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (New York / New Jersey area) on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
What channel is World Cup 2026 on in the USA?
All 104 World Cup 2026 games air on FOX and FS1 in English. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo. For streaming, FOX One has all games with a 7-day free trial, and YouTube TV carries FOX and FS1 with a 21-day free trial.
Who is the defending champion?
Argentina are the defending champions, having won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by defeating France on penalties in the final.

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