The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to start on June 11, 2026, with the opening match taking place in North America (USA/Canada/Mexico) and the tournament running through July 19, 2026. The opening game is traditionally held in the host nation’s time zone, and the final is set for July 19, 2026.[1][3][4]
Key details:
- Start date: June 11, 2026.[1]
- Opening match: Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) on June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET (opening kickoff time may vary by venue; schedule released by FIFA).[3][1]
- Final date: July 19, 2026.[3][1]
Notes:
- The tournament is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first World Cup with three co-host nations and an expanded 48-team format.[4][1]
- Opening ceremony details had not been officially announced by FIFA as of the latest updates; ceremonies, if held, are typically before the opening matches at a host venue.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official FIFA schedule or overlay local kickoff times for teams you care about, and I can also provide a quick one-page calendar of all group-stage dates.[1]
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