The wait is almost over for football fans worldwide as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws near. The schedule for the highly anticipated tournament has been released, showcasing a packed 39-day calendar with an impressive 104 matches across 16 venues in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The big guns of football will be vying for the coveted trophy as 48 teams take part in what promises to be the biggest World Cup ever. Lionel Messi's Argentina is among the favorites to lift the title once again, while Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their debut at the finals. The tournament begins on June 11th at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico and concludes with the final on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The group stage consists of six groups of eight teams each, with Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, France, and England among those competing for a spot in the knockout stages. The format is a bit different this time around, with knockouts starting from the round of 32 instead of the traditional round of 16.
The full match schedule has been released, showcasing an impressive lineup of matches across all three host nations. Fans can look forward to exciting encounters between top-notch teams, including high-profile clashes between old rivals and new opponents alike.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the opening matches:
* Mexico vs South Africa (June 11th)
* Canada vs TBD (June 12th)
* USA vs Paraguay (June 13th)
* Brazil vs Morocco (June 13th)
As the tournament unfolds, the stakes will rise, and only the best teams will make it to the knockout stages. With a packed schedule that promises non-stop action for nearly four weeks, football fans worldwide are in for an unforgettable ride.
Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated event as we count down the days until kickoff!
The big guns of football will be vying for the coveted trophy as 48 teams take part in what promises to be the biggest World Cup ever. Lionel Messi's Argentina is among the favorites to lift the title once again, while Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their debut at the finals. The tournament begins on June 11th at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico and concludes with the final on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The group stage consists of six groups of eight teams each, with Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, France, and England among those competing for a spot in the knockout stages. The format is a bit different this time around, with knockouts starting from the round of 32 instead of the traditional round of 16.
The full match schedule has been released, showcasing an impressive lineup of matches across all three host nations. Fans can look forward to exciting encounters between top-notch teams, including high-profile clashes between old rivals and new opponents alike.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the opening matches:
* Mexico vs South Africa (June 11th)
* Canada vs TBD (June 12th)
* USA vs Paraguay (June 13th)
* Brazil vs Morocco (June 13th)
As the tournament unfolds, the stakes will rise, and only the best teams will make it to the knockout stages. With a packed schedule that promises non-stop action for nearly four weeks, football fans worldwide are in for an unforgettable ride.
Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated event as we count down the days until kickoff!
I've got my squad and we're planning a road trip to watch all the matches in person lol our bus is gonna be LIT with football gear and snacks for days 
I mean can't wait to see Messi in action again he's still got that magic 
and Canada vs TBD is like who is that tho lol just kidding kinda but seriously though I'm low-key excited for the underdog teams coming through 
Cape Verde is making their debut and I wanna cheer for them so bad 
canada, mexico, and usa coming together is gonna be epic!!! 
i love that 48 teams are participating this time around, it's gonna be a real nail-biter! 
argentina's got my money on them 
but brazil, germany, and france are always a close second 
cant wait for the knockout stages to kick in, the stakes are gonna be SO high!! 
Canada, Mexico, and the US hosting it together is gonna be EPIC!!! 
The expanded format with knockouts from Round of 32 is a great change of pace. Can't wait to see Messi's Argentina go head-to-head against Brazil! 
. And btw, have you seen the Mexico vs South Africa match? 
Exciting matchups all around! 
Lionel Messi is literally unstoppable at his age 
And Canada and Mexico are hosting? Like what a dream come true for us North Americans!!! 
I'm lowkey hyped for Brazil vs Morocco already tho, that's gotta be one of the most intense matches of the tournament 
, and I'm so hyped about it 
️! And I love how diverse the teams are, with some newbies like Cape Verde and Curacao making their debut 
. It's gonna be a tough competition for all the favorites, especially Messi's Argentina 
. Knockouts starting from the round of 32 instead of the traditional round of 16? That's a new twist 
. Can't wait to see all the highlights and analysis after the tournament 
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Can't wait to see all my fave teams go head-to-head. The format change is interesting, and it'll be cool to see some new teams like Cape Verde and Uzbekistan on the big stage 
We're in for some serious football action over the next few weeks! 
and I'm getting excited! 48 teams competing, that's a lot of football 
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