How many matches are in the World Cup 2026?

The Football World Cup 2026 has 104 matches in total across seven rounds: 72 in the group stage, 16 in the round of 32, 8 in the round of 16, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final. The expanded 48-team format is the reason for the increase from 64 matches at previous tournaments.

What are the knockout rounds in the World Cup 2026?

The World Cup 2026 knockout stage runs through five rounds. After the group stage, 32 teams enter the round of 32 (28 Jun–4 Jul), then the round of 16 (4 Jul–7 Jul), quarter-finals (9 Jul–12 Jul), semi-finals (14 Jul–15 Jul), and the final on 19 July 2026.

What is the round of 32 in the World Cup 2026?

The round of 32 is a new knockout round introduced for the 2026 tournament because 48 teams now compete. The top two finishers from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, qualify — giving 32 teams a place in this round. The 16 matches are played between 28 June and 4 July 2026.

How many group stage matches are there in the World Cup 2026?

There are 72 group stage matches at the World Cup 2026. The tournament uses 12 groups of four teams each, with every team playing three matches in the group phase. The group stage runs from 11 June to 28 June 2026. Each team's three fixtures appear on its individual match pages, linked from this directory.

How do I find a specific team's matches at the World Cup 2026?

Each team has its own page on WC Matches listing every fixture for the World Cup 2026 with kickoff times, venues, and where to watch. You can also browse by round below: the group stage section lists all 72 matches grouped by group letter, so you can locate any team's games quickly. Use the schedule page for a chronological view of all 104 matches.

How does the World Cup 2026 bracket work?

After the group stage, the 32 qualified teams enter a single-elimination bracket starting with the round of 32. Win and you advance; lose and you are eliminated. The bracket progresses through the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, before culminating in the third-place play-off and the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Matches

Football World Cup 2026 Matches: Fixtures, TV & Stream

Browse all 104 Football World Cup 2026 matches by round — group stage through the final. Jump to any match for kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming.

All matches by round

How is the World Cup 2026 matches list organized?

The Football World Cup 2026 has 104 matches across seven rounds, from the opening group stage fixture on 11 June to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026. This directory groups every match by round so you can jump directly to the section you need — whether that is the group stage, a specific knockout round, or the final. For a chronological view of all 104 matches, see the full schedule. For broadcaster guides by country, visit where to watch, or return to the tournament homepage for an overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many matches are in the World Cup 2026?: The Football World Cup 2026 has 104 matches in total across seven rounds: 72 in the group stage, 16 in the round of 32, 8 in the round of 16, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final. The expanded 48-team format is the reason for the increase from 64 matches at previous tournaments.
What are the knockout rounds in the World Cup 2026?: The World Cup 2026 knockout stage runs through five rounds. After the group stage, 32 teams enter the round of 32 (28 Jun–4 Jul), then the round of 16 (4 Jul–7 Jul), quarter-finals (9 Jul–12 Jul), semi-finals (14 Jul–15 Jul), and the final on 19 July 2026.
What is the round of 32 in the World Cup 2026?: The round of 32 is a new knockout round introduced for the 2026 tournament because 48 teams now compete. The top two finishers from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, qualify — giving 32 teams a place in this round. The 16 matches are played between 28 June and 4 July 2026.
How many group stage matches are there in the World Cup 2026?: There are 72 group stage matches at the World Cup 2026. The tournament uses 12 groups of four teams each, with every team playing three matches in the group phase. The group stage runs from 11 June to 28 June 2026. Each team's three fixtures appear on its individual match pages, linked from this directory.
How do I find a specific team's matches at the World Cup 2026?: Each team has its own page on WC Matches listing every fixture for the World Cup 2026 with kickoff times, venues, and where to watch. You can also browse by round below: the group stage section lists all 72 matches grouped by group letter, so you can locate any team's games quickly. Use the schedule page for a chronological view of all 104 matches.
How does the World Cup 2026 bracket work?: After the group stage, the 32 qualified teams enter a single-elimination bracket starting with the round of 32. Win and you advance; lose and you are eliminated. The bracket progresses through the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, before culminating in the third-place play-off and the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Reviewed by Jakob Dahl Strand · Last updated Jun 29, 2026

All matches by round

Group Stage

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Third-place play-off

Final

How is the World Cup 2026 matches list organized?

Frequently Asked Questions