2026 World Cup: Get to know the full schedule of matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada

FIFA has confirmed the full schedule of the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in North America. Discover when the tournament starts, the innovative format, and the schedules of Argentina's matches.

World Cup 2026: The biggest tournament in history

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, with the participation of 48 teams and 104 matches spread across 16 venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The fixture presented in Washington reveals a unique format, with the final scheduled for July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.

The innovative format of the 2026 World Cup

For the first time, the tournament will feature 12 groups of 4 teams each. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams will advance to the round of 16. This system, established by FIFA, extends the duration of the tournament and increases the number of matches compared to previous editions like Qatar 2022. Argentina's National Team will debut on June 16 against Algeria in Kansas City.

Schedule of matches for the 2026 World Cup

The tournament will kick off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 at the Mexico City Stadium. Exciting matches will be played in various venues over the following days, with standout matchups including Brazil vs Morocco, Germany vs Curacao, and Spain vs Cape Verde, among others.

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