Complete Schedule for FIFA 2026 World Cup: Match Dates and Venues for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil, and More
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule has been officially revealed, detailing when and where the matches will take place, including key matchups like the USMNT's opening match against Paraguay.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw occurred recently, and on Saturday, the match schedule was disclosed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accompanied by legendary former players like Ronaldo Nazario, Francesco Totti, and Hristo Stoichkov, announced details for the 104 matches slated to happen in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer. While venues and kickoff times have been confirmed for the 48 teams competing in the tournament, the final match schedule will not be finalized until March, after the FIFA and European playoff tournaments conclude, completing all team slots.
Detailed Groups
- Group A: Mexico, Korea Republic, South Africa, UEFA Playoff D (Denmark/North Macedonia/Czechia/Republic of Ireland)
- Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A (Italy/Northern Ireland/Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
- Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay, UEFA Playoff D (Turkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo)
- Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA Playoff B (Sweden/Ukraine/Poland/Albania)
- Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Intercontinental Playoff 2 (Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname)
- Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Intercontinental Playoff 1 (DR Congo/Jamaica/New Caledonia)
- Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
USMNT Schedule
The United States will kick off their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. Their schedule includes a match against Australia on June 19, followed by a game against the winner of the UEFA playoff on June 25.
Notable Matchups
- Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: The 2026 World Cup could be the last for both icons. If Portugal and Argentina progress, they may face off in the quarterfinals.
- Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland: France and Norway, both in Group I, will meet on June 26.
- Lamine Yamal vs. Lionel Messi: There is anticipation for a potential matchup between these two players, possibly in the finals, should both teams perform well.
Full Schedule Overview
- Group Stage begins on June 11, 2026, culminating in the Final on July 19, 2026.
