Tournament Calendar

Schedule

The full 2026 World Cup calendar: from the opening match at MetLife Stadium on June 11 to the final on July 19. For the first time, 48 teams compete across 12 groups in three host nations — USA, Canada and Mexico.

Tournament Calendar

Group Stage · Jun 11–26

48 teams across 12 groups. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams (32 total) advance to the knockout stage.

Tournament Calendar

Knockouts · Jun 27–Jul 15

R32 (Jun 27–Jul 2) → R16 (Jul 3–7) → Quarter-finals (Jul 9–10) → Semi-finals (Jul 14–15). Each round narrows the field and raises the stakes.

Tournament Calendar

Final Weekend · Jul 18–19

Third-place match on July 18, then the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Premier League

Arsenal limp to semis but Arteta wanted fire - does style matter?

16 Apr 2026 00:07 UTC · WTK Matchday Desk

General

Play-off pending? How a draw at the Etihad could set up thrilling finale

16 Apr 2026 06:20 UTC · WTK World Cup Desk

Premier League

£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution

16 Apr 2026 05:41 UTC · WTK Matchday Desk

Premier League

Liverpool lead Senesi race - Thursday's gossip

15 Apr 2026 20:39 UTC · WTK Matchday Desk

UCL

How qualifying for Champions League could affect Man Utd's loanees

16 Apr 2026 08:42 UTC · WTK Analysis Desk

La Liga

Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price?

15 Apr 2026 23:21 UTC · WTK Tournament Desk

Schedule-linked Stories

Shelvey to quit playing and manage UAE minnows

14 Apr 2026 23:01 UTC · General

McArdle praises NI's 'intent' in big win over Malta

14 Apr 2026 21:12 UTC · General

Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?

14 Apr 2026 13:05 UTC · General

Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson

14 Apr 2026 21:55 UTC · General

Man Utd watch Cherries pair - Wednesday's gossip

14 Apr 2026 20:47 UTC · General