2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Bracket, matches, dates, locations, groups, results, how to watch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada—the first tournament staged across three nations. The 48-team format expands from the traditional 32-team field, with matches scheduled across venues in all three host countries from June through July 2026. The expanded bracket includes 12 groups of four teams, with 80 total matches—up from 64 in previous tournaments—determining which nations advance to the knockout rounds.