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World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities

Use the World Cup 2026 schedule host cities guide to compare all 16 host markets by full match dates, venues and fixtures. It connects group stage matches, knockout rounds, semifinals, the third-place match and the final with city-specific planning paths.

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World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Full Match Dates, Venues and Fixtures

Use this city hub to narrow the 16 World Cup 2026 schedule host cities by country, region, full match dates, venue, group stage fixtures, knockout rounds, semifinals, third-place match and final planning value.

16host cities
104matches
3countries
15knockout hosts
Most matches Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta

Start here when your priority is more fixtures in one market.

Knockout route Atlanta, Dallas, New York New Jersey

Use this path when late-round fixtures matter more than group volume.

Canada and Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Toronto, Vancouver

Compare cross-border cities separately before checking documents, flights and local guidance.

West route Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle

Scan the Pacific-side route when travel time zones and west-coast airports matter.

16 cities shown Full tournament city window: Jun 11 to Jul 19
United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

8matches
Date window
Jun 15-Jul 15
Knockout
3
Stages
4
Group stage: 5Round of 16: 1Round of 32: 1Semi-finals: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #13 Spain vs Cape Verde Monday, June 15, 2026 at 13:00 ET
Planning highlight #102 Semi-finals W99 vs W100 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Semifinal route8+ matches3 knockout
CPVCZECODHAI
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Boston

Gillette Stadium

8matches
Date window
Jun 13-Jul 9
Knockout
3
Stages
4
Group stage: 5Quarter-finals: 1Round of 16: 1Round of 32: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #8 Haiti vs Scotland Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 22:00 ET
Planning highlight #97 Quarter-finals W89 vs W90 - Thursday, July 9, 2026
8+ matches3 knockout
ENGFRAGHAHAI
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Dallas

AT&T Stadium

9matches
Date window
Jun 14-Jul 14
Knockout
4
Stages
4
Group stage: 5Round of 32: 2Round of 16: 1Semi-finals: 1

High-volume base for comparing several match days in one market.

First listed match #12 Netherlands vs Japan Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 17:00 ET
Planning highlight #101 Semi-finals W97 vs W98 - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Semifinal route8+ matches4 knockout
ARGAUTCROENG
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Mexico

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Guadalajara

Estadio Akron

4matches
Date window
Jun 11-Jun 25
Knockout
0
Stages
1
Group stage: 4

Cross-border planning stop with country-specific travel checks.

First listed match #2 South Korea vs Czechia Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 23:00 ET
Planning highlight #2 Group stage South Korea vs Czechia - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mexico
COLCZECODMEX
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Houston

NRG Stadium

7matches
Date window
Jun 14-Jul 4
Knockout
2
Stages
3
Group stage: 5Round of 16: 1Round of 32: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #11 Germany vs Curaçao Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 14:00 ET
Planning highlight #89 Round of 16 W73 vs W76 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 knockout
CPVCUWCODGER
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Kansas City

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

6matches
Date window
Jun 15-Jul 11
Knockout
2
Stages
3
Group stage: 4Quarter-finals: 1Round of 32: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #17 Argentina vs Algeria Monday, June 15, 2026 at 22:00 ET
Planning highlight #100 Quarter-finals W95 vs W96 - Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 knockout
ALGARGAUTCUW
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium

9matches
Date window
Jun 12-Jul 10
Knockout
4
Stages
4
Group stage: 5Round of 32: 2Quarter-finals: 1Round of 16: 1

High-volume base for comparing several match days in one market.

First listed match #4 United States vs Paraguay Friday, June 12, 2026 at 22:00 ET
Planning highlight #98 Quarter-finals W91 vs W92 - Friday, July 10, 2026
8+ matches4 knockout
BELBIHIRNNZL
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Mexico

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Mexico City

Estadio Banorte

4matches
Date window
Jun 11-Jun 29
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 3Round of 32: 1

Opening-match anchor with early tournament demand.

First listed match #1 Mexico vs South Africa Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 16:00 ET
Planning highlight #77 Round of 32 1A vs 3CEFHI - Monday, June 29, 2026
Opening match1 knockoutMexico
COLCZEMEXRSA
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Miami

Hard Rock Stadium

7matches
Date window
Jun 15-Jul 18
Knockout
3
Stages
4
Group stage: 4Bronze final: 1Quarter-finals: 1Round of 32: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #15 Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Monday, June 15, 2026 at 19:00 ET
Planning highlight #103 Bronze final L101 vs L102 - Saturday, July 18, 2026
Third-place match3 knockout
BRACPVCOLPOR
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Mexico

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Monterrey

Estadio BBVA

4matches
Date window
Jun 13-Jun 29
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 3Round of 32: 1

Cross-border planning stop with country-specific travel checks.

First listed match #9 Sweden vs Tunisia Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 23:00 ET
Planning highlight #76 Round of 32 1F vs 2C - Monday, June 29, 2026
1 knockoutMexico
JPNRSAKORSWE
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: New York New Jersey

MetLife Stadium

8matches
Date window
Jun 13-Jul 19
Knockout
3
Stages
4
Group stage: 5Final: 1Round of 16: 1Round of 32: 1

Championship-week anchor for fans planning the tournament finish.

First listed match #6 Brazil vs Morocco Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 19:00 ET
Planning highlight #104 Final W101 vs W102 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Final host8+ matches3 knockout
BRAECUENGFRA
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field

6matches
Date window
Jun 13-Jul 5
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 5Round of 16: 1

Focused city schedule for checking stadium, date window and stage mix.

First listed match #7 Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 20:00 ET
Planning highlight #92 Round of 16 W79 vs W81 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 knockout
BRACROCUWECU
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: San Francisco Bay Area

Levi's Stadium

6matches
Date window
Jun 13-Jun 30
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 5Round of 32: 1

Focused city schedule for checking stadium, date window and stage mix.

First listed match #5 Qatar vs Switzerland Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 16:00 ET
Planning highlight #80 Round of 32 1D vs 3BEFIJ - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 knockout
ALGAUSAUTJOR
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United States

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Seattle

Lumen Field

6matches
Date window
Jun 15-Jul 5
Knockout
2
Stages
3
Group stage: 4Round of 16: 1Round of 32: 1

Strong knockout route for fans following the bracket.

First listed match #14 Belgium vs Egypt Monday, June 15, 2026 at 16:00 ET
Planning highlight #93 Round of 16 W80 vs W82 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 knockout
AUSBELBIHEGY
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Canada

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Toronto

BMO Field

6matches
Date window
Jun 12-Jul 2
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 5Round of 32: 1

Cross-border planning stop with country-specific travel checks.

First listed match #3 Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Friday, June 12, 2026 at 16:00 ET
Planning highlight #84 Round of 32 2K vs 2L - Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 knockoutCanada
BIHCANCROGER
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Canada

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities: Vancouver

BC Place

6matches
Date window
Jun 14-Jul 2
Knockout
1
Stages
2
Group stage: 5Round of 32: 1

Cross-border planning stop with country-specific travel checks.

First listed match #10 Australia vs Türkiye Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 01:00 ET
Planning highlight #85 Round of 32 1B vs 3EFGIJ - Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 knockoutCanada
AUSBELCANEGY
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Best high-volume bases Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, New York New Jersey

Start here when your main question is how many fixtures can fit into one travel market.

Late-round route Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, New York New Jersey

Use these cities when semifinals, the third-place match and championship timing matter most.

Cross-border planning Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Toronto, Vancouver

Compare Canada and Mexico cities separately because travel documents, airports and local logistics differ.

City planning workflow

How to Use the World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Hub

Move from broad city comparison to a city schedule page, then confirm match details before travel, tickets or broadcast planning.

1. Pick a planning angleUse country, match volume, knockout host or late-round presets to narrow the city list.
2. Compare the city cardCheck match count, stadium, date window, stage mix and first listed match before opening a city page.
3. Open the local scheduleUse the city page for fixtures, stadium context, related teams and next planning links.
4. Confirm official detailsBefore booking travel or buying tickets, verify timing, access and ticket information with official sources.

Decision guide

Which World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Should You Open First?

Following one teamStart with the full schedule

Filter by team first, then open the cities that appear in that team's route.

Filter by team
Planning a tripStart with match clusters

Choose cities with several fixtures or a date window that fits your arrival and departure plan.

Use Host Cities hub filters
Watching knockout roundsStart with knockout hosts

Use the knockout preset to focus on cities that carry bracket-stage value.

Find knockout hosts
Need an offline copyUse PDF or Excel next

After choosing a city, save the schedule as a printable PDF or sortable workbook.

Open downloads

Source and update checks

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Details Before Travel or Tickets

The city planner is useful for narrowing choices, but final decisions should be checked against official schedule, ticket and local venue information.

Schedule source Full match dates, venues and fixtures

Use the FIFA match schedule as the primary reference when a group-stage fixture, knockout round, semifinal, third-place match or final venue affects travel plans.

Open FIFA schedule source
Ticket decisions Availability can change

The city cards do not show ticket inventory. Use them to decide which matches to inspect, then confirm availability through official ticket channels.

Open FIFA ticket information
Local checks Transport, stadium access and timing

After choosing a city, check stadium operations, public transport, airport routes and local event guidance close to your travel date.

Use ticket planning guide

QA completion

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Mobile and Link Review

The host city hub now includes a final review layer for the remaining follow-up: mobile title density, card scanning and city-to-event navigation paths.

Mobile title fitLong host-city headings use constrained type and wrapping rules so city cards remain readable on narrow screens.
City card densityCards keep match count, stadium, value tags and planning highlight visible without nesting cards inside cards.
Event handoffMiami, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta and New York New Jersey send users into selected knockout event pages.
Return pathsCity detail pages link back to Host Cities, Schedule, Bracket, TV, Tickets, PDF and Excel planning routes.

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Planning Paths

TaskWhat to checkNext step
Compare match clustersUse match count, date window and stage mix to see which cities fit a trip.Open a city page before booking travel.
Follow a team routeStart with the full schedule if your priority is one national team.Filter by team, then return to the city pages.
Focus on knockout valueUse the knockout preset when later-round venues matter more than group-stage volume.Confirm the bracket path once teams advance.
Save a planning fileUse PDF for a printable overview or Excel when you want to sort cities and fixtures.Keep downloads as planning aids, not official ticket proof.

World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities Related Planning Pages

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World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities FAQ

Should World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities pages include travel advice?

Yes. City pages should combine fixture information with stadium access, airports, hotel areas, ticket reminders and local planning notes. The city hub should help you choose where to look next, while each city page should handle the local details.

Which World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities pages should be built first?

Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York New Jersey should be built early because they combine strong match volume, stadium interest and travel search demand. Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver also need careful local context because cross-border planning questions are different.

How can I compare World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities quickly?

Use the city planner controls to filter by country, match volume, knockout value or final-week route. Then open the city schedule page that matches your trip window, team route or stadium interest.

Do World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities cards replace official sources?

No. The cards are planning shortcuts built from the site schedule dataset. Use them to compare cities and find the right next page, then confirm paid or time-sensitive decisions with FIFA, the relevant host city, the stadium and official ticket sources.

Can I use the World Cup 2026 Schedule Host Cities page for travel planning?

Yes, but use it as a starting point. The page can show city clusters, date windows and stage mix, while hotel, transport, airport, ticket and stadium-access details should be checked against current official or local sources before booking.

Last updated: May 27, 2026. wc26schedule is an independent planning guide. Sources include FIFA official schedule information, official ticket information, host city sites, stadium sites and authorized broadcaster pages where relevant. Editorial note: times, ticket details and broadcaster information may change, so confirm important decisions with official sources.