π Source-based structure (FIFA official fixture system)
| Stage | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| π’ Group Stage | 11 June β 27 June 2026 | 48 teams, 12 groups, 72 matches |
| π‘ Round of 32 | 28 June β 3 July 2026 | First ever knockout expansion |
| π Round of 16 | 4 July β 7 July 2026 | 16 teams battle |
| π΄ Quarter Finals | 9 July β 11 July 2026 | 8 teams remain |
| π£ Semi Finals | 14 July β 15 July 2026 | 4 teams fight for final |
| π₯ Third Place Match | 18 July 2026 | Bronze medal match |
| π Final | 19 July 2026 | World Champion decided |
π 11 June β 27 June 2026
π 28 June β 3 July 2026
β First time in World Cup history
β 32 teams compete in knockout format
β Single elimination matches
π 4 β 7 July 2026
π 9 β 11 July 2026
π 14 β 15 July 2026
π 18 July 2026
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19 July 2026
π New York / New Jersey Stadium (USA)
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π’ Group Stage (11β27 June)
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π‘ Round of 32 (28 Jun β 3 Jul)
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π Round of 16 (4β7 Jul)
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π΄ Quarter Finals (9β11 Jul)
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π£ Semi Finals (14β15 Jul)
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π₯ Third Place (18 Jul)
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π Final (19 Jul)
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π₯ First ever 48-team format
π₯ First ever Round of 32
π₯ 104 total matches
π₯ Longest World Cup in history
π₯ Most global participation ever
π 11 June 2026 to 19 July 2026
β½ 48 national teams
π New York / New Jersey Stadium (USA)
π United States πΊπΈ
π Canada π¨π¦
π Mexico π²π½
π₯ 104 matches in total
β 48 teams format
β Round of 32 introduced
β More host cities
β More global matches
π Knockout stages (Round of 32 onwards)
π Around 39 days (11 June β 19 July)