The world is approaching the biggest edition in World Cup history, as Canada, Mexico and the United States co-host the 2026 tournament with 48 teams for the first time, playing 104 matches across 16 stadiums over 39 days.
Key tournament dates
The action kicks off on June 11 and ends with the final on July 19, 2026. Here is the round breakdown:
- Group stage: June 11 – 27 (72 matches)
- Round of 32: June 28 – July 3
- Round of 16: July 4 – 7
- Quarter-finals: July 9 – 11
- Semi-finals: July 14 – 15
- Third place & final: July 18 – 19
Arab teams in attendance
Arab fans expect a strong presence from teams such as Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Tunisia and Algeria, especially after Morocco's historic run to the 2022 semi-finals.
Quick fan guide
With matches spread across four time zones, follow kickoff times in your local time on Malaab Al-An, where you'll find live scores, group tables and standings in real time.