World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11 with U.S., Canada and Mexico co-hosting
The tournament begins June 11 across sites in the United States, Canada and Mexico; knockout rounds start June 28 and the final is set for July 19.
The 2026 World Cup arrives this week with the United States, Canada and Mexico co-hosting across a number of sites and bringing the world game to the international stage. The games are scheduled to begin Thursday, June 11 and run through the final, which is scheduled for July 19 to conclude the knockout stage, which begins June 28.