- The World Cup 2026 will run from June 11 to July 19.
- The July 19 World Cup final takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
- The semifinals take place on July 14 and 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
You’re not alone if you’re wondering when the team you support will be playing at World Cup 2026.
As anticipation increases, so does the interest in the detailed World Cup match schedule. So, when does your team play and what are the key dates for World Cup 2026?
2026 World Cup Match Schedule: When Do World Cup Teams Play?
While the dates of each round have been confirmed, we will have to wait to find out when each team will play until after the World Cup Draw, which will take place on Dec. 5.
The opening game of the World Cup on June 11 will feature Mexico from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, coinciding with the first opportunity to see World Cup live betting soccer odds.
Teams that are most likely to win the World Cup, those with the shortest World Cup odds at the BetMGM sportsbook, are, for the most part, separated in the group stage.
When Is the World Cup Group Stage?
The World Cup group stage takes place from June 11 to June 27. Each of the 48 teams participates in the group stage and is guaranteed three matches in the round robin format.
When Is the World Cup Round of 32?
It will be the first World Cup with a Round of 32. The first stage of the knockout rounds will consist of 16 matches, taking place from June 28 to July 3.
When Is the World Cup Round of 16?
The Round of 16 takes place from July 4 to July 7.
When Are the World Cup Quarterfinals?
The quarterfinals will take place on July 9, 10, and 11.
When Are the World Cup Semifinals?
The semifinals will take place on July 14 and 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
When Is the World Cup Final?
The World Cup final occurs on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.
