The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the first 48-team edition, will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.The tournament kicks off on June 10 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.The group stage features 16 groups with matches spread across major cities like Toronto, Los Angeles, and Houston.Key matches include Brazil vs Morocco in New Jersey, Germany vs Curacao in Philadelphia, and Netherlands vs Japan in Dallas.

The knockout stages begin on June 28 with 16 Round of 32 matches, followed by 8 Round of 16 games, 4 quarterfinals, 2 semifinals, and the final on July 19 in New Jersey.The schedule includes early morning matches in South Africa time, with some games starting as early as 4am.The article provides a comprehensive list of venues, times, and opponents for each match, highlighting the global scale of the event.Host nations Mexico, Canada, and the US will have home advantage, while teams like Belgium, France, and Spain are favored in their groups.The tournament promises intense competition with a mix of established powers and emerging teams vying for the title.