World Cup 2026: Key Dates From Kickoff to Final in North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 39 days across the United States, Canada and Mexico, kicking off on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa in Mexico City and concluding with the final on July 19. The tournament also features opening matches on June 12 for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina and USA vs Paraguay, with group play ending June 27. The knockout rounds run June 28–July 19: Round of 32 (June 28–July 3), Round of 16 (July 4–7), quarterfinals (July 9–11), semifinals (July 14–15), bronze match (July 18), and the final (July 19). The event showcases stars like Messi and Ronaldo and includes debutants such as Cape Verde and Uzbekistan.