The Wait is Over: Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet for the 2026 World Cup Group Stage.

Soccer fans, you can finally start making your travel plans and clearing your summer schedules. With the last playoff results now in the books, FIFA has released the full schedule for the 2026 World Cup group stage, and it’s time to see exactly when, where, and who your team is up against.

We’ve broken down every single match below. Just remember, all kickoff times are listed in Eastern Time, and the official stadium names have been simplified to their host cities for easier reading.

Let’s start with the home teams.

The United States (Group D) will kick things off with a primetime game under the LA lights against Paraguay on June 12th at 9 p.m., then head north to face Australia in Seattle on June 19th, before wrapping up back in Los Angeles against Turkey on June 25th.

Mexico (Group A) gets the party started early, hosting South Africa in Mexico City on June 11th. They’ll then take on South Korea in Guadalajara and finish against the Czech Republic back in the capital.

Canada (Group B) has a tough road, starting with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, followed by Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver.

Other heavyweight highlights include a massive Group C showdown between Brazil and Morocco in New York/New Jersey, a Group E clash with Germany taking on Ecuador, and the always-electric Argentina (Group J) led by (potentially) a 38-year-old Lionel Messi, opening against Algeria in Kansas City.

For the legends, this might be the last dance. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this is his final World Cup, and France’s Kylian Mbappé will look to add another star to his resume when Les Bleus face Senegal to open Group I.

Once the group stage wraps on June 27th, the chaos of the knockout rounds begins immediately. The Round of 32 runs from June 28th to July 3rd, followed by the Round of 16 (July 4-7). The quarterfinals will be held in Foxborough, Inglewood, Miami Gardens, and Kansas City, while the semifinals are set for Arlington and Atlanta.

Finally, mark your calendars: the Third-place match is July 18th in Miami, and the World Cup Final will take place on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.