2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Tickets & How to Watch
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 – July 19, 2026, co-hosted by United States, Canada & Mexico — 48 teams across 104 matches. It opens June 11 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, and the final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.
Following the USMNT
As co-hosts, the United States qualified automatically and headline Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. Mauricio Pochettino's side — led by Christian Pulisic and the group's highest-ranked team at No. 16 in the world — opens on home soil June 12, aiming to better its Round-of-16 exit from 2022 in the first 48-team World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | USA vs. Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 9:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Jun 19 | USA vs. Australia | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Jun 25 | USA vs. Turkey | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 10:00 PM ET |
Knockout path: finish first in Group D and the U.S. plays its Round of 32 match on July 1; finish second and it's July 3 at Dallas Stadium against the Group G runner-up.
Where to watch: every U.S. match airs in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo, and streams via the FOX Sports app and live-TV services (more options below).
How to Watch
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. FOX carries the marquee fixtures including the final, while group-stage matches are split across FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo. Most are also streamable through those networks' apps and live-TV services.
Tickets
Official tickets are sold through FIFA.com/tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the USA playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. As co-hosts, the United States qualified automatically and are in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. The USMNT opens on June 12, 2026.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup?
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo, and the games stream through those networks' live-TV and app services.
When is the 2026 World Cup?
The tournament runs June 11 – July 19, 2026. It opens June 11 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, and the final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.
How do I get 2026 World Cup tickets?
Official tickets are sold through FIFA at FIFA.com/tickets. For sold-out matches, verified resale inventory is available on the secondary market.