Browse all 104 upcoming fixtures, complete with kick-off times, host venues, and our AI-assisted match predictions. Times are displayed in Eastern Time (ET).
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks a historic expansion for the tournament, featuring 48 national teams for the first time in its history. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament schedule has been dramatically restructured to accommodate 104 total matches, ensuring a non-stop festival of international football.
During the initial Group Stage, the 48 qualified nations are drawn into 12 groups of four teams each. Every team will play three fixtures against their group rivals. To progress to the newly introduced Round of 32, a team must finish in the top two of their respective group. Additionally, the eight best third-placed teams across all groups will also advance, meaning that every single fixture, goal, and defensive clearance carries significant weight right up until the final whistle of the group stage.
Once the group stage concludes, the tournament transitions into a rigorous Knockout Phase. Starting with the Round of 32, the format becomes a sudden-death elimination. Should a match end in a draw after 90 minutes of regulation time, the teams will contest 30 minutes of extra time, followed by a penalty shootout if a winner is still not determined. Our fixture list above automatically updates to reflect these knockout brackets as teams qualify.
With matches spread across three countries and multiple time zones, keeping track of kick-off times can be challenging. All fixtures on WorldCupLive are displayed in Eastern Time (ET) by default to provide a standardized viewing schedule. Please note that all match dates, kick-off times, and assigned host stadiums are subject to official changes by the governing bodies. Our AI predictions for each fixture will become available and continuously update as we move closer to matchday and squad lineups are finalized.
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