FIFA World Cup 2026 — Live Scores, Schedule, Fixtures & Standings
WorldCupTracker.us is your free, real-time FIFA World Cup 2026 tracker. Get live scores, the complete World Cup 2026 schedule & fixtures, group stage standings, knockout bracket results, match highlights, and full squad information for all 48 teams — no registration required, no paywall.
Open Live Tracker →About the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious international football tournament on Earth. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup marks the first time three nations have co-hosted the event and the first return of the World Cup to North America since 1994.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the World Cup Final taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The tournament features a record 48 national teams competing in 104 total matches across 16 host stadiums — the largest World Cup in history.
All 48 qualified nations compete in 12 groups of four during the group stage (June 11–June 26), followed by a knockout stage opening with the newly introduced Round of 32 beginning June 29. The champion is crowned on July 19, 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule features 104 matches across six rounds of competition. WorldCupTracker.us displays all World Cup fixtures with real-time status, live scores, and results.
Group Stage Fixtures (June 11 – June 26, 2026)
The World Cup group stage schedule opens on June 11, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with Mexico vs South Africa. Over 16 days, 48 teams each play three fixtures across Groups A through L. All 12 groups play their final matchday simultaneously to preserve fairness. Notable group-stage fixtures include Brazil vs Morocco, Spain vs Cape Verde, Argentina vs Algeria, France vs Senegal, Germany vs Ivory Coast, England vs Panama, USA vs Paraguay, Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, and many more.
Round of 32 (June 29 – July 1, 2026)
The World Cup Round of 32 is a new knockout round introduced for 2026. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance, creating 32 survivors who play 16 single-elimination matches.
Round of 16 (July 4–7, 2026)
The 16 surviving teams contest the World Cup Round of 16 fixtures to reach the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals (July 9–10, 2026)
The eight remaining teams play the World Cup quarterfinal matches at MetLife Stadium, AT&T Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Hard Rock Stadium.
Semifinals (July 14–15, 2026)
The final four nations compete in the World Cup semifinals for a place in the Final.
World Cup 2026 Final (July 19, 2026)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is held at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, on July 19, 2026 — the climax of the largest World Cup ever staged.
World Cup 2026 Matches Today
WorldCupTracker.us highlights today's World Cup matches at the top of the Match Day view, with live scores, kickoff countdowns, and results updated in real time. The tracker automatically shows all fixtures for the current day in your local timezone, so you always know who plays today in the World Cup.
Each match listing shows the teams, kickoff time (in your timezone), live score, match minute, goal scorers, card events, venue, and group/round information.
World Cup 2026 Live Scores
FIFA World Cup 2026 live scores are updated in real time from ESPN's official data feed. During live matches, WorldCupTracker.us displays the current score, live match time (minute), goal scorer names, yellow and red card events, and halftime/full-time status. Live matches are highlighted with a red pulsing indicator. Auto-refresh updates every 5 minutes automatically, or click the refresh button for instant updates — no account or subscription needed.
After each match, full-time results are recorded with the complete World Cup match event report showing all goals, assists, yellow cards, and red cards with the minute they occurred.
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Standings
The World Cup 2026 group standings (points table) update automatically after every match result. All 48 teams are sorted by points, goal difference, goals scored, and FIFA ranking within each group.
Group A- Mexico
- South Korea
- South Africa
- Czechia
Group B- Canada
- Switzerland
- Qatar
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group C- Brazil
- Morocco
- Scotland
- Haiti
Group D- United States
- Australia
- Paraguay
- Turkey
Group E- Germany
- Ecuador
- Ivory Coast
- Curaçao
Group F- Netherlands
- Japan
- Tunisia
- Sweden
Group G- Belgium
- Egypt
- Iran
- New Zealand
Group H- Spain
- Uruguay
- Saudi Arabia
- Cape Verde
Group J- Argentina
- Algeria
- Austria
- Jordan
Group K- Portugal
- DR Congo
- Colombia
- Uzbekistan
Group L- England
- Croatia
- Ghana
- Panama
The top two teams from each group advance automatically to the Round of 32. The 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups also advance, for 32 total knockout stage participants.
World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket
The World Cup 2026 bracket tracks the full knockout stage from the Round of 32 through the Final. WorldCupTracker.us displays a live-updating bracket showing all results and upcoming matches. The bracket begins with 32 teams on June 29 and narrows to the champion by July 19, 2026.
2026 World Cup Host Cities & Stadiums
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is staged across 16 stadiums in three countries. Here are all the World Cup host cities and stadiums:
United States Host Venues (13)
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ (New York) | 82,500 |
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX (Dallas) | 80,000 |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO | 76,416 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston, TX | 72,220 |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles) | 70,240 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA | 69,796 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, WA | 68,740 |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, CA (San Francisco) | 68,500 |
| Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA (Boston) | 65,878 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL | 64,767 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | 71,000 |
Canada Host Venues (2)
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|
| BC Place | Vancouver, BC | 54,500 |
| BMO Field | Toronto, ON | 45,736 |
Mexico Host Venues (3)
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | 83,000 |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 49,850 |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | 53,500 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Format
The 2026 World Cup introduces the largest format in tournament history. Here's how the World Cup format works:
- Group Stage: 48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Each team plays 3 matches. Top 2 from each group (24 teams) plus 8 best third-placed teams = 32 advance.
- Round of 32 (NEW): 32 teams play 16 single-elimination matches. Winners advance to Round of 16.
- Round of 16: 16 teams, 8 matches.
- Quarterfinals: 8 teams, 4 matches.
- Semifinals: 4 teams, 2 matches.
- Third-Place Match: Semi-final losers compete for bronze.
- Final: July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium.
Total: 104 matches (up from 64 in 2022). Total teams: 48 (up from 32).
All 48 World Cup 2026 Teams
CONMEBOL (6 teams)
Argentina (FIFA #1), Brazil (#6), Uruguay (#16), Colombia (#13), Ecuador (#23), Paraguay (#41)
UEFA (16 teams)
Spain (#2), France (#3), England (#4), Portugal (#5), Netherlands (#8), Belgium (#9), Germany (#10), Croatia (#11), Switzerland (#19), Turkey (#22), Austria (#24), Norway (#31), Sweden (#38), Czechia (#40), Scotland (#42), Bosnia and Herzegovina (#64)
CAF (10 teams)
Morocco (#7), Senegal (#15), Algeria (#28), Egypt (#29), Ivory Coast (#33), Tunisia (#45), DR Congo (#46), South Africa (#60), Cape Verde (#67), Ghana (#73)
AFC (9 teams)
Japan (#18), Iran (#20), South Korea (#25), Australia (#27), Uzbekistan (#50), Qatar (#56), Iraq (#57), Saudi Arabia (#61), Jordan (#63)
CONCACAF (6 teams)
Mexico (#14), United States (#17), Canada (#30), Panama (#34), Curaçao (#82), Haiti (#83)
OFC (1 team)
New Zealand (#85)
Team World Cup Schedule Pages
Frequently Asked Questions — FIFA World Cup 2026
When is the next World Cup match?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs June 11 – July 19, 2026. Visit worldcuptracker.us to see upcoming match times in your local timezone with live countdown timers.
Who plays today in the World Cup?
Today's World Cup matches appear at the top of worldcuptracker.us with live scores, kickoff times, and match events updated in real time.
How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?
A record 48 national teams compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — up from 32 in previous editions. They play 104 matches total across 16 host stadiums.
Where is the World Cup 2026 Final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro) on July 19, 2026, with a capacity of 82,500.
How does the World Cup 2026 format work?
48 teams in 12 groups play the group stage. The top 24 plus 8 best third-placed teams advance to the new Round of 32, then Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final.
Where is the World Cup 2026 hosted?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States (13 venues), Canada (2 venues), and Mexico (3 venues) — the first three-country World Cup ever.