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What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilDecember 6, 2025 at 08:59 PM
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
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The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will be the largest ever with 48 nations competing in 104 matches. The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, and concludes on July 19, 2026, in New Jersey, USA. The group stage draw has been released, with Mexico, Canada, USA, Argentina, and other nations headlining their respective groups. Argentina will be defending their 2022 title, while Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their World Cup debut. The opening match will be held at the Mexico City Stadium, and the final will take place at MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium.

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France 40% Spain ×240% Brazil ×250% Germany 50% Argentina 60% United States ×370% Mexico ×470% Canada ×370% Lionel Messi ×280% FIFA World Cup 2026 ×10100%

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