What Nobody Tells You About the 2026 World Cup Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 104 matches among 48 national teams — the largest World Cup in FIFA history. Tactical Review has tracked every confirmed fixture released by FIFA and Concacaf, mapping kickoff times in Eastern, Central, and Pacific zones to help fans and bettors plan viewing and wagering windows. The tournament opens at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and culminates in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Group-stage matches split across 12 groups of four teams run through late June, followed by a 32-team knockout bracket. For practical use, bookmark the official FIFA match center and set timezone alerts — kickoff windows vary between noon ET and midnight ET depending on the host venue. Track the schedule weekly as FIFA finalizes dates for the round of