The 2026 World Cup, Live Through July 19
The 2026 World Cup — the first with 48 teams and 104 matches, and the first shared by the United States, Canada and Mexico — is in its knockout stage. It began on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and ends on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Use this page as the hub: the remaining dates, the stadiums still hosting, and travel links for each city left on the calendar.
Quick facts
- 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities — the biggest World Cup played.
- Hosts: United States (11 cities), Mexico (3), Canada (2).
- Knockout rounds: round of 16 July 4–7, quarter-finals July 9–11, semi-finals July 14–15.
- Final: Sunday, July 19, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage is the World Cup at now?
- The knockout rounds. The round of 16 runs July 4–7, followed by quarter-finals on July 9–11, semi-finals on July 14–15, and the final on Sunday, July 19.
- Where are the semi-finals?
- AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 14 and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15 — both stadiums with retractable roofs.
- How is the 48-team format different?
- After the group stage, a round of 32 was added before the traditional round of 16. That extra round is why this edition has 104 matches instead of the 64 played in 2022.
- Can I still attend a match?
- Check FIFA's official resale platform for today's availability. Venues for every remaining round are fixed, so flights and hotels can be booked before a seat is secured.
- Is it too late to plan a trip for the final week?
- No. The semi-final cities — Arlington and Atlanta — and the New York/New Jersey area for the final are all served by major hub airports, and midweek arrivals beat the weekend crowds.