FIFA 2026 Schedule By Venue: Complete Guide to Match Dates and Locations
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the first tournament to span three host nations – the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Fans worldwide are eager to know where and when each game will be played. This article provides a detailed Fifa 2026 Schedule By Venue, covering group‑stage fixtures, round‑of‑16 clashes, quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and the final.
Why the Venue Layout Matters
With 48 teams competing across 16 cities, the venue distribution influences travel plans, ticket sales, and broadcasting schedules. Each stadium has been selected for its capacity, infrastructure, and regional football heritage. Understanding the schedule by venue helps supporters:
- Plan travel routes between cities.
- Secure tickets for preferred matches.
- Follow their national team’s progression without missing key games.
Group‑Stage Schedule by Host City
The opening matches will kick off on June 8, 2026, in the United States. Below is the Fifa 2026 Schedule By Venue for the group stage, organized by city and stadium.
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (USA)
- June 8: Opening match – Host nation vs. Opponent A
- June 12: Group B match
- June 16: Group F match
- AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas (USA)
- June 9: Group C match
- June 13: Group G match
- June 17: Group K match
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
- June 10: Group D match
- June 14: Group H match
- June 18: Group L match
- SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California (USA)
- June 11: Group E match
- June 15: Group I match
- June 19: Group M match
- BMO Field – Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
- June 12: Group A match
- June 16: Group J match
- June 20: Group N match
- Estadio Azteca – Mexico City (Mexico)
- June 13: Group B match
- June 17: Group F match
- June 21: Group O
