Latest News About When Does The World Cup Start

Updated 2026-05-09 18:01

Short answer: The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, and runs through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The opening match is scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, with the final on July 19 in New Jersey.[2][5][7]

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If you’d like, I can pull the official FIFA page or a regional schedule and map out Brazil’s potential group stage dates and broadcast windows for your time zone in São Paulo.[8]

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