World Cup 2026 Schedule: Complete Match Times & Fixture List

Updated 30 May 2026

All 104 matches across 16 North American cities, from Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 to the final in New York on July 19.

The World Cup 2026 schedule kicks off on June 11, 2026, when Mexico faces South Africa in Mexico City at 7:00 PM UTC (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT). This historic tournament—the first with 48 teams—runs for 39 days across 12 groups, with 104 total matches before the final on July 19, 2026, in New York. Here's everything you need to know about match times, the fixture list, and how to never miss a kick-off.

When Does the World Cup 2026 Start?

Opening night delivers the tournament's first match at 7:00 PM UTC on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City. Korea Republic and Czech Republic follow later that evening in Guadalajara (2:00 AM UTC on June 12), while Canada opens against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12 at 7:00 PM UTC. The United States enters the competition on June 13 at 1:00 AM UTC against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

Complete Opening Round Schedule

The group stage spans all 12 groups, with matches hosted in cities including Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Vancouver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Key early fixtures include Brazil vs. Morocco in New York (June 13 at 10:00 PM UTC), Germany vs. Curaçao in Houston (June 14 at 5:00 PM UTC), and Netherlands vs. Japan in Dallas (June 14 at 8:00 PM UTC). Scotland meets Haiti in Boston on June 14 at 1:00 AM UTC, while Australia takes on Turkey in Vancouver on June 13 at 4:00 AM UTC.

Because match times shift dramatically depending on your time zone—a 7:00 PM UTC kick-off in Mexico City is 2:00 PM in New York but 11:00 AM in Los Angeles—the easiest way to track every game is the free Bola 2026 app. It shows all 104 matches in your local time, sends live scores, and lets you set reminders so you never miss a kick-off. No login required, just instant access to the full schedule.

How the 48-Team Format Works

For the first time, 48 nations compete in 12 groups of four teams each. Every group plays a round-robin, with the top two teams advancing to a 32-team knockout stage. The expanded format means more matches—104 in total—and a longer tournament window than previous editions. Fans have already built over 1,800 brackets and created more than 900 prediction groups using the Bola 2026 platform, reflecting global excitement for the new structure.

The Road to the Final

After the group stage wraps, the knockout rounds begin, culminating in the final on July 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC in New York. The 39-day competition is the longest World Cup to date, giving fans nearly six weeks of football across three host nations. Whether you're tracking your national team or following multiple groups, the Bola 2026 app keeps the entire fixture list—and live scores—at your fingertips, free and without any sign-up hassle.

How to Follow Every Match

With games kicking off at all hours across North America, staying current means having match times converted to your zone automatically. The free Bola 2026 app does exactly that: every fixture appears in your local time, with push notifications for goals and full-time whistles. You can also build your bracket and join prediction groups—all without creating an account. Download it now and never miss a moment of the 2026 World Cup.

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