World Cup 2026 is the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 nations competing across 104 matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Use the live match centre above to follow every game in real time — lineups are confirmed 60 minutes before kick-off, and goals, yellow cards, red cards, substitutions and VAR decisions appear the moment they happen on the pitch.
About World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026. For the first time, 48 teams take part instead of the traditional 32, organised into 12 groups of four in the group stage. The top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, advance to a 32-team knockout round. Matches are split across 16 venues in 16 host cities, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The group stage runs from 11 to 27 June, with up to four matches per day spread across North American time zones. The round of 32 begins on 29 June, followed by the round of 16 (4–7 July), quarter-finals (10–11 July), semi-finals (14–15 July), and the third-place play-off and final on 18–19 July.
How to Read the Live Match Centre
The match centre above has three tabs — Line-ups, Events, and Stats. The Line-ups tab shows the confirmed starting XI and substitutes for both teams, with shirt numbers and positions. The Events tab lists every key moment in chronological order: goals (including the scorer and assist provider), yellow and red cards, substitutions, and any VAR reviews. The Stats tab updates continuously with possession percentage, shots on and off target, corners, offsides, and fouls.
World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Venues
Matches are played across three countries and 16 cities. In the United States: New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Dallas (AT&T Stadium), San Francisco (Levi’s Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), Seattle (Lumen Field), Boston (Gillette Stadium), Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Houston (NRG Stadium), Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium), and Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field). In Canada: Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place). In Mexico: Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), and Monterrey (Estadio BBVA).
More World Cup 2026 Coverage
Alongside live commentary, you can follow the full World Cup 2026 fixtures and schedule including kick-off times and dates for every match, check live scores for matches in progress, and track how every team is progressing through the group tables.