Following the completion of the FIFA playoff matches, the stage is set for the 2026 World Cup, and fans can now view the complete schedule. FIFA has officially released the list of games, detailing the locations and times for each national team’s participation.

Understanding the 2026 World Cup Schedule

The schedule outlines where and when each country will play during the initial group stages of the tournament. All listed times are in Eastern Time (ET). Please note that venue names will be updated to reflect the official host city names as the tournament approaches.

Confirmed Participating Nations

A diverse range of nations will compete in the 2026 World Cup, including:

  • United States
  • Mexico
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Czech Republic
  • Canada
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Qatar
  • Switzerland
  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Haiti
  • Scotland
  • Paraguay
  • Australia
  • Turkey
  • Germany
  • Curaçao
  • Ivory Coast
  • Ecuador
  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Sweden
  • Tunisia
  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • New Zealand
  • Spain
  • Cape Verde
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Uruguay
  • France
  • Senegal
  • Iraq
  • Norway
  • Argentina
  • Algeria
  • Austria
  • Jordan
  • Portugal
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Uzbekistan
  • Colombia
  • England
  • Croatia
  • Ghana
  • Panama

The tournament will progress to the Knockout Rounds following the conclusion of the group stage. Further details regarding these matches will be released by FIFA closer to the event.