The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, featuring 104 matches across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is set to begin on June 11, 2026, with co-host Mexico facing South Africa. The U.S. will host 78 games, including the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Team USA’s group matches are scheduled against Paraguay, Australia, and a UEFA playoff winner. FIFA announced the schedule after considering travel and broadcast factors, and the group stage runs until June 27.

