Hosts 78 of the 104 matches including the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on 19 July 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about the FIFA World Cup
What is the FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is a football tournament. SportScore tracks live scores, fixtures, results and the full standings table for every match in the competition.
When is the next FIFA World Cup match?
The next FIFA World Cup match on SportScore is Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
How many FIFA World Cup matches are tracked on SportScore?
SportScore has 868 FIFA World Cup matches on record, with live scores, events and standings updated in real time as new matches kick off.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Complete Guide
Host Nations
Canada hosts 13 matches, including its first-ever World Cup fixture as a host nation at BMO Field in Toronto.
Mexico becomes the first country to host three men's World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026) and will stage 13 fixtures including the opener at Estadio Azteca on 11 June 2026.
Host Cities & Stadiums
All-Time World Cup Winners
| # | Nation | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 |
| 2 | Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 |
| 3 | Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 |
| 4 | Argentina | 3 | 1978, 1986, 2022 |
| 5 | France | 2 | 1998, 2018 |
| 6 | Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 |
| 7 | England | 1 | 1966 |
| 8 | Spain | 1 | 2010 |
Key Dates
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Thu, 11 June 2026
Opening match Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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Fri, 26 June 2026
Group stage ends Various
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Sat–Tue, 27–30 June 2026
Round of 32 Various
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Wed–Sun, 1–5 July 2026
Round of 16 Various
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Thu–Sat, 9–11 July 2026
Quarter-finals Various
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Tue–Wed, 14–15 July 2026
Semi-finals Various
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Sat, 18 July 2026
Third place play-off TBC
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Sun, 19 July 2026
Final MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
2026 Tournament Format
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first edition with 48 teams and the first with a new 32-team knockout round. Groups of four compete in the group stage, with the top two plus the eight best third-placed sides advancing to the Round of 32.
- Group stage 12 groups of 4 teams. Each team plays 3 matches. Top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed sides advance.
- Round of 32 New knockout round introduced for 2026. 32 teams play single-leg elimination matches.
- Round of 16 16 surviving teams play single-leg knockouts.
- Quarter-finals Eight teams remain. Extra time + penalties if tied.
- Semi-finals Four teams. Winners advance to the World Cup Final.
- Final MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, 19 July 2026. The winner is crowned world champion until 2030.
About FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup is a football tournament . SportScore tracks 868 FIFA World Cup matches on record, with live scores, fixtures, results and full standings updated in real time.
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