World Cup 2026 begins on 11 June 2026, opening match kicks off the tournament, and the final scheduled for the nineteenth of July 2026. Sixteen host cities feature a 48-team field, group-stage games take place June 11 through June 27, followed by knockout rounds beginning the 28th of June. In Italy, matches local times apply, television coverage DAZN carries all games and Rai for selected matches. It features 48 teams across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Group-stage dates June 11-27. Knockout rounds start the 28th of June.